Porsche's e-Race Car Redefines Racing

 Electric Future of Racing

Based on 911 Carrera Cup Car

Porsche has unveiled a spectacular new electric race car concept that is modeled on an historic Porsche racing car, the 911 Carrera Cup Car.  Porsche says the car is "pure racing" and that it will go into production for purchase.  Experts says it may be the future of electric racing.  Porsche Chairman Oliver Blume says it is Porsche vision of all electric customer motorsports and embodies the best in Porsche performance, design and sustainability.  Importantly, this new electric concept could be the precursor to an electric road car for consumers.  In fact, it is very likely that it will be.

Tech Specs - Fast and Powerful

There are front and rear mounted electric motors that generate 680 hp in race mode and can produce a maximum of 1,088 hp.  The EV goes from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds.  It has a sleek aerodynamic design and can hit top speeds of 186 mph.  The rear of the car has a wing with a hydraulically activated flap.  The high efficiency of the flap design enables the EV to perform 30 minutes of competitive racing.

More Advanced Electric Technology

The EV has a 900 volt electric architecture and a double plug charging system.  It can do an 80% recharge in 15 minutes. It is capable of pumping 340 kw of power into the car.. Porsche's Mission R is a look at the future of zero emissions electric racing.  This EV could be translated into a new Porsche 718 road car.  The two previous Mission concepts became the Taycam and the Taycam Cross Turismo.  The Mission R track car should be in the races in 2025.