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Porsche teases new mid-engined supercar called Mission S – possibly hybrid View gallery (3)

Porsche teases new mid-engined supercar called Mission S – possibly hybrid

Porsche is going through a massive change as we’ve already described in detail in our story here, but the company has also just teased its new supercar project called Mission S on Instagram. Little is known as yet, but it is expected that Mission S will introduce a new model line that will be positioned above the Porsche 911 and could be powered by an electrified flat-eight petrol engine. More will be revealed on 15 October.  

Hedley Studios shrinks Porsche 550 Spyder to 80 per cent View gallery (20)

Hedley Studios shrinks Porsche 550 Spyder to 80 per cent

Hedley Studios in the UK has teamed up with Porsche to create the 550 J, an 80 per cent-scale electric reinterpretation of the 550 Spyder. Hand-built in England, it measures 2.9 metres long, weighs about 330kg and uses an 8kW motor (11hp) for a 64km/h top speed and 48km range. An ‘RS Pack’ raises power output to 16kW and max speed to 80km/h, while adding drilled brakes and adjustable dampers. Just 250 will be made, but the 550 J is not road legal. Costs over €80,000.

Porsche creates one-off 'Flatnose' 911 View gallery (10)

Porsche creates one-off 'Flatnose' 911

Porsche has revealed a one-off creation made by its Sonderwunsch division in conjunction with Manthey Racing for a well-heeled customer. Based on his own 911 GT2 RS, the 'Flachbau RS' is a modern-day take on the famous Moby Dick racer of the 1970s, including a flattened nose with bespoke LED lights. This one is road legal, however, and the story of its development is worth a read.