The Porsche Mission R previews the future of electric racing

Car racing competitions are turning towards electric mobility. There are more and more categories that have electric cars, designed to obtain the best result with the technology applied to competition. Porsche is aware of this and that is why it has just presented the Mission R, a car designed for customer racing.

The concept model has several elements that make it a great racing car and we are not just talking about the electric drive train that moves it. Aesthetically it has a very sporty and dynamic image. But it is also made from linen fibre, a renewable material whose manufacture uses 85% less CO2 than carbon fibre. It offers the same resistance, but It is less harmful to the environment.

Security and functionality

Pilot safety is important and the car safety cage is part of those protective elements. In the case of Porsche mission r This is not made of steel welded to the body, but is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic and is integrated directly into the ceiling.

This item has been designed for provide security to the pilot and also provide a feeling of space inside, making driving more pleasant. aerodynamics It is enhanced by various elements that improve the flow of air around the car. The rims help with this, as they are 18 inches in size and are designed to improve aerodynamics.

El chassis It has also been designed to obtain maximum performance from the car. In front it uses a double wishbone suspension, while the rear axle has a McPherson type. This suspension allows for an independent system that improves its performance on the track.

El braking system combines electrical and mechanical, allowing for efficient and fast braking. The steering is also electric and works by making Each motor receives information about the rotation and transmits power to the appropriate wheel to complete the turn.

Electric motors

The Porsche Mission R features two engines which have been designed to obtain good results in the race. The maximum power they offer is at 800 kW, which is equivalent to 1 hp. This is offered in qualifying mode, so it allows for more than adequate results to move the car from 1 500 kg along the track very efficiently.

Power remains constant at 320 kW, equivalent to 435 hp thanks to the front axle motor, in race mode. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is 2,5 seconds. The design of the motors, pulse-controlled inverters (PCI) and transmission are identical on the front and rear axles, which is important for reduce customer costs.

The batteries offer a capacity of 82 kWh and has been designed to offer autonomy in a 25 to 40 minute sprint race. With a charging system of 900 volts, higher than the 800 volts used by the Porsche Taycan, can recover the charge in just 15 minutes. The maximum charging power is 350 kW, so there is a good capacity to be ready in a short time.

Being a vehicle designed for competition, the pit crew Access information quickly, with a wireless connection. This way they can monitor the behaviour of all electrified elements and quickly solve any problems. In addition, A system of LED lights on the windshield shows the status of the car and advises whether any technician can come or only those specialized in high voltage.