The Porsche 918 S concept gets its roots from two very real and very different cars. That would be the 918 Spyder hybrid hypercar and the Mission E electric sports sedan. Designer Aksyonov Nikita's concept car is an attempt to marry these two vehicles to create a successor for the 918. Porsche only made 918 examples of its soon-to-be-iconic hypercar, but that hasn't stopped Nikita from dreaming what a successor would look like and where it would take inspiration from.
The front end of the Porsche 918 S concept looks very similar to the Mission E, with the headlights and powerful flared fenders pulled directly from the concept EV. Around back the design is more similar to the current 918's look, which isn't necessarily a bad thing as the Mission E isn't built primarily for performance. While the Porsche 918 S concept will never see production it could serve as an inspiration for the brand's future eco-friendly supercars.
Hybrid Hypercar Successor Concepts
The Porsche 918 S Concept is Inspired by the Mission E Sedan
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Hypercars - The marriage of hybrid and electric technology in high-performance vehicles presents the opportunity for new, eco-friendly supercars.
2. Mission E-inspired Designs - The Mission E electric sports sedan's innovative design can serve as inspiration for future models, as seen with the Porsche 918 S concept.
3. Limited Editions - Limited edition hypercars like the Porsche 918 can inspire designers to create successors that push the boundaries of innovative automotive design and technology.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Manufacturing - Automotive manufacturers can explore the potential of eco-friendly supercars, Mission E-inspired designs, and limited editions to drive innovation in high-end performance vehicles.
2. Electric Vehicle Technology - Incorporating Mission E technology into hypercar designs can drive innovation and adoption of electric vehicle technology.
3. Sustainable Luxury Goods - The demand for sustainable luxury goods like eco-friendly supercars presents an opportunity for manufacturers to develop new and innovative products that cater to a growing market segment.