Porsche's Concept Study Mission E is Crazy
With this concept Porsche may just be exploring what taking their brand to the next level would look like. If Mission E comes to life, we could very well have an all-electric Porsche supercar by 2020.
1. The Mission E Concept
At the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Porsche announced their plans for an all-electric supercar. The Mission E Concept was on display to shine some light on their latest electric propulsion technology that is projected to give the concept a range of 310 miles, while maintaining their legendary performance.
2. The Heart
Porsche announced that the entire underbody of the concept will contain the battery, which will extend the complete length of the car. The technology will feature the latest lithium-ion battery, spread from the front to the rear to distribute the weight evenly, and keep the center of gravity low.
3. Advanced Charging Technology
With numerous electric cars already on the market, Porsche is planning on introducing exclusive charging technology to differentiate themselves. The concept features a wireless inductive charging system that installs on the customer's garage's floor; once the car is parked on top of it, it will automatically begin charging the battery. For convenience purposes, the battery can also be charged in the traditional way with a cable.
4. Unique Construction
The Porsche Mission E concept features four doors, with the front doors open normally, and the rear ones open toward the rear. Only time will tell if suicide doors and no center pillar will pass international crash test standards. The exterior looks sleek and nontraditional, due to the lack of sideview mirrors, but features cameras and a display in the corner of the windshield to replace them.
5. Futuristic Features
If Porsche can pull off all the features they've talked about, then Mission E could be the most advanced vehicle in the world. Among numerous futuristic features, the eye-tracking technology is the most unique. This feature allows a camera to identify where the driver is looking, to control scrolling and menus, which the driver can confirm by pressing one button on the steering wheel. Could they combined this tracking with a heads up display so you could control secondary functions without looking away from the road? Only time will tell.
6. Power and Performance
Batteries and computers are fine, but will this car perform like a Porsche? The Mission E concept features two motors, powering all-four wheels, and developing the equivalent of 600-horsepower. All-wheel drive and instant torque should allow a Porsche with this system to go from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 150 mph. This concept can reach an 80% charge in 15 minutes, allowing for a range of 250 miles, and with a full battery, Mission E can go for 310 miles.
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