Porsche wants to redefine electric motorsports with the Mission R

Porsche is to providing a peek into the future of customer racing with the Mission R. And we like what we see.

To start, the gorgeous low-slung body you're looking at has been made from flax fibres. Visible on the Mission R's front splitter, the side skirts and the diffuser, the material produces 85% less CO₂ compared to carbon fibre.

And low-slung it is. At 1,190mm tall, 1,990mm wide, and 4,326mm long, the Mission R is significantly lower than the 718 Cayman, and noticeably wider and longer.

More relevant for motorsports is the fact that the flax fibre is roughly as light as carbon fibre, but is able to deliver the stiffness required for semi-structural components, and has only a low additional weight of less than 10%.

Other visual highlights of the Porsche Mission R include the adjustable aerodynamic features, which include the three louvres in the air intakes on each side of the nose section, as well as the adjustable, two-section spoiler.

And from the flank, you'll sport the fact that the Porsche Mission R rolls on 18-inch magnesium Cup centre lock wheels. Here, smooth-surfaced carbon aeroblades ensure that the wheels are aerodynamically-optimised.

And those wheels will be cutting through a lot of air indeed, thanks to the Mission R's electric drivetrain.

Producing 1,037bhp, the system is fed via an 80kWh battery. Porsche states that an innovative recuperation system makes sprint racing in the Mission R possible with no loss of output.

All-wheel drive and all that power will allow the car to sprint to 100km/h from a standstill in just 2.5 seconds.

Top speed meanwhile, is over 300km/h. And while we are on the topic of speed, a 340kW maximum charging speed also means the Porsche Mission R only needs a quick 15-minute coffee break to charge its batteries from a 5% to 80% state-of-charge.

A double wishbone axle at the front and McPherson struts at the rear is connected to the chassis via ball joints on all control arms, eliminating any play in the suspension.

And the interior of the Mission R holds one final surprise: Its monocoque driver's module also doubles as an esports simulator, bringing the world of virtual racing and the real closer together.

The car's safety structure is made of a carbon fibre composite material that combines high protection potential for the driver with low weight. Named by Porsche as the 'exoskeleton' it aids in bringing the overall height of the vehicle down.