July Velocity Magazine - Issue 23-07

2023 Midyear Highlights

Note from the Editor:

How’s everyone handling the heat? During these next couple of months, would we rather be at home with air conditioning or at the track with a cool shirt? Yeah, most likely at the track with a cool shirt! But, since that’s not in the cards, we await September when Willow Springs beckons us back to that which we all love, racing Porsches!

In our July and August editions, Velocity will focus on 2023 Midyear Highlights, Member Profiles, Sponsor Articles and POC History along with various other topics.

In the meantime, stay cool!

VELOCITY Staff

Editor / Art Director

Don Matz

Contributing Writers

Andrew Weyman

Steve Eisler

Luis Vivar

Steve Town

Contributing Photographers

Luis Vivar

Océane Monje

Andrew Weyman

Karen Robinson

Steve Eisler

Don Matz

POC Board of Directors

John Momeyer President

Scott Craig Treasurer

Nathan Johnson Secretary

Joe Wiederholt VP Motorsports

Dwain Dement Chief Driving Instructor

Eben Benabe Time Trial Director

Steve Town Sponsorship

Jim Salzer PDS Director

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Cover photo: Luis Vivar

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The Porsche Owners Club Recognizes Racers Safety Source as aValued Sponsor

Steve Town

For many years the POC has received much needed support from a wide variety of sponsors, and there is no shortage of appreciation from the POC Board and Membership to those sponsors. To that end, this is the first in a series of articles that highlights our sponsors and gives you, our members, more information about the companies and individual owners or management that play a key role in helping the club offer our events.

Racers Safety Source (RSS) is one such sponsor. Chris Emery is the founder and owner of RSS and he kindly sat down with me for a short while and discussed a number of topics regarding his business, motorsports passion, and life outside of motorsports (Is there one…? Just kidding.)

The company RSS is a recent entry into the retail and wholesale motorsports market. Chris having founded it in 2020, began the company from his home and the next year moved the location to Irvine, not far from John Wayne Airport. As with most motorsports related companies, RSS has a second office location at tracks all over the west. Chris’ weekends are often on the road and at the track, setting up for both retail and wholesale offerings at all levels of race events, amateur to professional... both on track and offroad. As the company name implies, Chris has focused his business and product effort at the safety aspect of our sport. Chris has a passion for working with all levels of drivers (new to pro) on their safety and racing needs. His desire is to provide as much customizing as possible for customers, from helmets, suits, hydration, FHR devices, to seat fitting.

I asked Chris what attracted him to motorsports. “My Grandfather had a tire shop in Santa Monica that I grew up in until my parents moved us to Oregon. Prior to that one of the customers was a driver named Chris Cord who drove for AAR in IMSA.

My Dad and Uncle would take me to watch them race where I got to go into the paddock and was able to sit in the Toyotas that they were racing. I got to meet legends like Chris, Dennis Aase, and Willy T Ribbs.” This was such a highlight of his early years. It was a family affair, with grandfather, dad, and uncle all sharing a passion for the track and working in and around motorsports. “Growing up being able to go watch the IMSA GTP cars and Indy cars at a young age really left a huge impression on me. When I moved back to Los Angeles in the early 2000’s my Uncle had us out at the track racing which opened the door to allow me to race with other teams and individuals.” In addition to the CA races and legends Chris is so passionate about, he said another experience cemented his desire to someday make a living in the industry. “There are so many great moments and memories from the track. A moment that stands out as having a big impact on me was having a special paddock pass for the 2004 USGP in Indianapolis. That allowed me to meet drivers like Michael Schumacher, Rubens Barrichello, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen, and Jenson Button.” I can imagine that had a lasting impact.

Like so many POC members, the impact on Chris of family members introducing the sport plays a significant role in the sport building for the future. It’s often apparent, with under 21 year-olds at the track, that after they learn to race they wind up doing it better than Dad or Mom or anyone else in the family.

I asked Chris what immediately comes to mind when he thinks of the track and owning a business in the same industry. “Passion! Everyone at the track has found that thrill and passion. There isn’t another sport out there where one competitor will work so much with another to make sure they are

on-track to compete. Then after a great battle, they hang out together and share their war stories from the day.” But then he had another more personal thought. “Being able to share my passion with my dad and son. It can’t get any more special than that for me” I think that really says it all.

Being in a hotbed of motorsports, Orange County/ SoCal, what’s a brief view of the future of RSS?

“My main goal for the business is to allow me to continue my passion around the track and racing, as well as working with drivers to help educate them on the importance of driver’s safety. Hopefully also having the freedom to be with the family and share my passion with my son at the track.” Chris’s work and life is shared with his wife of 9 years, Cindy, their 9 year old son Owen, and 21 year old stepson Max.

Many thanks to Chris for sharing some of his work and passion with us, and thank you, Chris, for your donations this past May at our Spring Mountain event. RSS kindly offered the club racing gear (Alpinestars and Chicane) as part of our raffle to support the Shine A Light Foundation in Las Vegas. Chris’ generous support was an important part of raising over $3000 that Saturday night for this organization. Chris, we wish you nothing but the best for years to come!

As you need track safety related gear or input, keep RSS in mind as well as all our sponsors.

Mr President

ANDREW WEYMAN

We were at The Streets. I grabbed him, pinned him down and peppered him with questions. I knew that at some point, someone was going to bang on his RV door with a pressing issue that needed his attention. It comes with the job. Or, should I say jobs, since not only does John Momeyer serve the club as President, he also heads-up the Competition Committee.

Photo: Don Matz

President

The ubiquitous Mr. Momeyer can be seen at event registration, our morning drivers meeting, in the paddock, and on the track. Oh, and then there was the time I saw him sitting in his Spec Boxster, off the tarmac at Buttonwillow, in a mudhole the size of a dozen 1960 Lincoln Continentals.

I’ve told John many times how much I admire him and how he functions in his roles. He appeared to be a bit uncomfortable with the compliments, but they are well-deserved. The guy is honest, straight-forward, considerate and respectful. He was introduced to the POC by long-term member Dan Davis in 2003 and put his daily driver on the asphalt of The Streets of Willow. He attended the Racers Clinic in his ’88 944 Spec and earned his race license in 2006. He’s been driving BSR for the past 7 years, currently sporting number six. John enjoys SIM Racing and believes it has helped him pick up the pace. I can tell you that it has. He exhibits great race craft. He’s someone you can trust to go four-wide with through T1 at Willow. You’ll often find him on the podium, or podium adjacent. John considers himself to be an introvert but he can be a predator on the track.

When John isn’t busy doing consulting work for banks, he enjoys spending time on his boat, fishing Lake Pleasant, which is 30 minutes from his home in Phoenix, AZ. He shared that he always seems to have lots of projects that never get done. His biggest projects are his three kids who are all musical theater nuts and performers. His favorite musicals are the ones his kids are in. The family recently returned from a European vacation that included lots of afternoons and evenings at London theaters. He’s a music lover and has played the guitar, saxophone, clarinet and piano. Who knew?

As far as serving as President, John feels he got lucky when he took over from Ron Palmer. Under Ron’s leadership, the Board eliminated some paid positions and the club has been comfortably solvent since. He expects there to be some Board Member changes in the next cycle and is hoping that some good candidates step up. His role as Competition Director has kept him busy with GCR changes and enforcement. If you deserve a 13/13, John will deliver the news in the best possible way.

Photos: Luis Vivar

I asked John what he has learned about himself through his involvement with the POC. “First, I would say I am a very patient person but my kids and the POC have found the end of my patience more than a few times. Second, I didn’t realize how much joy I can get out of seeing other people’s enjoyment. I always look to have fun at the track. Why be there if you’re not having fun?  Seeing everyone’s smiling faces at the end of the weekend brings a big smile to mine.”

Sure enough, someone began urgently knocking at the RV door. Joe Wiederholt needed to speak with John about a schedule change. I wrapped up our chat by asking John if there was anything he wanted to add before I left. He smiled. “When the times comes, spread my ashes at Willow Springs.”

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Photos: Luis Vivar

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2023Midyear Highlights

In this and next month’s issues of Velocity there will be no articles covering events, in that there ARE no events scheduled for July and August. So, per request, we decided to include a few photos that captured our January through June events.

Photo: Luis Vivar

Photos: Luis Vivar

Photos: Luis Vivar

Photos: Luis Vivar

Photos: Luis Vivar and Océane Monje

Photos: Luis Vivar

Photos: Luis Vivar/Don Matz

Photo: Karen Robinson

Through my lens

LUIS VIVAR

Experiencing the Thrill of Motorsports: Capturing Moments with the Porsche Owners Club

In the heart of every motorsport enthusiast lies an unquenchable passion for speed, adrenaline, and the symphony of roaring engines. As an avid lover of all things motorsports, I found my niche in the exhilarating world of photography, where I get to live vicariously through the talented members of the Porsche Owners Club. Behind the lens, I capture the essence of their racing experiences, immersing myself in a realm where passion and adrenaline meet.

For years, my love for motorsports has grown, and my connection with the POC members has only intensified this sentiment. As a photographer, I have the unique privilege of witnessing firsthand the camaraderie, determination, and sheer joy that engulfs the racetrack. The Porsche Owners Club embodies the spirit of driving enthusiasts who share a common devotion to the iconic Porsche marque, and I am honored to be a part of their world.

One of the most captivating aspects of photography lies in its ability to freeze fleeting moments forever. Behind the lens, I capture the kinetic energy of the race, the intense concentration etched on the drivers’ faces, and the synergy between man and machine. Each snapshot tells a story, a testament to the human spirit’s pursuit of excellence and the undying love for motorsports.

Living vicariously through the racers, I feel the adrenaline rush as they tear through corners, pushing the limits of both their skill and their finely-tuned Porsches. Their passion becomes

my own, and with each click of the shutter, I am transported into a world where time stands still, and the thrill of the track envelopes me.

Beyond the competitive edge, the Porsche Owners Club community fosters an atmosphere of friendship and mutual respect. As a photographer, I get to witness these connections as racers share their experiences and knowledge, forming bonds that transcend the racetrack. Through my lens, I immortalize the emotions of triumphs and the spirit of sportsmanship.

Being a part of the Porsche Owners Club has enriched my life in ways I could never have imagined. Through photography, I am not merely an observer but an active participant, entwined with the heartbeat of the motorsport community. The thrill of capturing raw emotions, the beauty of speed, and the dedication to a shared passion bring me closer to the essence of human expression.

In conclusion, my love for motorsports finds its ultimate expression as a photographer for the Porsche Owners Club. Living vicariously through the drivers, I become one with the action, capturing the essence of the racing experience.

Every race day reminds me why I fell in love with motorsports -the unyielding passion, the pursuit of perfection, and the joy of connecting with a community that shares my enthusiasm. As long as there are engines roaring and wheels spinning, I will be there, capturing the moments that define the soul of motorsports.

Image: Don Matz

“Master Tech Tyson Schmidt with Over 25 Years of Porsche Experience”

My First and Last Red Sports Cars

My first sports car was a red 1962 MG Midget. It had a 4 cylinder, 948 cc engine and a top speed of 86 mph. It had a canvas top that was attached to the windshield frame with twisting snaps, was stretched over a metal frame that was pieced together and inserted into brackets just behind the doors, and then secured by button snaps on the rear deck. It had no exterior door handles. You had to slide the plastic side curtains and find the latch on the inside to open the door.

STEVE EISLER

Photos: Steve Eisler

When I was in kindergarten, I could identify most of the cars on the road. I could distinguish a Dodge from a DeSoto, and a Pontiac from an Oldsmobile. I recognized a Kaiser-Frazier because one of my Dad’s cousins was a dealer. But, Davenport, Iowa, was not a sports car haven. The first sports car I remember seeing was in Chicago, on a family trip to a relative’s wedding.

We were staying in a downtown hotel with an attached garage. As we waited for my Dad’s robin’s egg blue ’52 Chevy, another valet drove down in the most amazing car I had ever seen. There were no back seats, so the hardtop over the passenger compartment looked like a hemi-sphere. From the back of the hardtop, the line sloped sharply to the rear bumper, making a very short trunk area. The huge, rounded front fenders extended the length of the car, flowing downward through the door and sloping up to cover the rear wheels. The car owner was a tall man in a business suit. He gracefully folded his body into the very low seat and drove off. My mother was standing behind me and commented, “That is the stupidest car I have ever seen. That man can barely fit into it.”

I was enchanted. Not only was it the most beautiful thing I had ever seen, but my mother hated it!

My last red sports car is a 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder. It has a 6-cylinder, 3.4-liter engine and a top speed of 166 mph. It has a cloth top with a carbon fiber bar in the front which attaches to the windshield frame. There is a metal bar in the middle that attaches to two holes in the integrated rollbar just behind the doors, and then is secured to two metal hoops on the rear deck. It has no internal door handles. To minimize weight red nylon loops are used to open the doors.

Kathy and I had a late 1973 911 T Targa for 36 years. It was my daily drive (except when it rained) for over 25 years but, as it became more valuable, it became a garage queen, and Kathy convinced me to sell it. The Targa ended up in Dusseldorf, Germany, and I was left to find a replacement for the empty spot in the garage. I wanted to find something a little special that would hold its value as the Targa had. I considered the 2009 Boxster Spyder that had a limited production of 1950, but it was not much different than a Boxster S. A friend who had been buying and selling Porsches for years suggested looking into a 2011 Boxster Spyder. When I returned home, I Googled it and was amazed at what I saw. It was not as beautiful as an Auburn Boattail Speedster or some of the Delahey’s, but the sculpted rear deck and the lines of the removable top were just what I was looking for. I called Kathy in to look at the picture, and she said, “You need to get one of those.” I was thrilled, a limited number of Spyder’s were produced, the styling was distinctly different, the performance was outstanding, and my wife loved it.

Photos: Luis Vivar

The Midget weighed 1554 pounds and its engine produced 46 Hp at 5500 rpm. It had a 7.1-gallon fuel tank, and 7-inch drum brakes. The dashboard had a tachometer, a speedometer, a choke and not much else. There was a toggle switch that you flicked to the right or the left to activate the turn signals. You had to flick it back to the center position to turn off the signals.

My knowledge of sports cars remained limited as I remained in Davenport, but that changed in 1962 when I was appointed to the US Air Force Academy. Cadets at the Academy were not permitted to own cars until their senior (or Firstie) year. Since most of them were planning on becoming pilots and hoping to fly fighter jets, sports cars were very popular. The Chevrolet dealership in Colorado Springs offered a special deal for Cadets and sold more Corvettes than any other dealership in the country. In the Firstie parking lot you could find every popular sports car of the day, even a Ferrari driven by a Firstie from a wealthy family. Soon I was subscribing to Road & Track and planning what I would buy in December my senior year when special auto loans were made available.

On Christmas leave, 1964-65, I discovered that someone in Davenport not only had a sports car, but that it was for sale. A high school friend, whose Dad owned a used car lot, checked out the Midget, took it for a drive, and pronounced it a good buy. I didn’t have the cajónes to sneak the car back to the Academy and risk a major punishment if I was caught, so the MG remained in Iowa, in a rented garage, until I became a Firstie in June.

The Spyder weighs 2900 pounds and the engine produces 320 Hp at 7200 rpm. The fuel tank is 14.3 gallons, and it has 4-piston, crossdrilled 12.52-inch disc brakes in front and 11.77-inch brakes on the rear. The dashboard has a tachometer, speedometer, an Operating Panel for the Porsche Communication Management and Navigation system and a whole host of other buttons and switches found in modern cars. It has a switch to activate the Sport Plus program, the Sport Tuned Exhaust, and to turn the Porsche Stability Management system off. The turn signals are on a stalk to the left of the steering wheel and are self-cancelling.

On a Friday afternoon I found an ad on eBay for a 2011 Boxster Spyder with most of the accessories I wanted. It was Guards Red, one of Porsche’s most popular colors, had less than 6,000 miles on the odometer, and was for sale by a company in a suburb of Chicago that sold high end, special vehicles. I called my brother-in-law, who lived in a neighboring suburb and asked him to check it out. By Wednesday I had received a vehicle inspection report, made wire transfer arrangements, checked with my insurance company, and flown to Chicago. Kathy and I spent 2 days exploring Chicago, took a train to Naperville on Friday where we were picked up by my brother-in-law, and delivered to the auto dealer.

I did not leave the Spyder in a garage for 5 months! On Saturday we started our drive home to San Diego. The Spyder was very responsive to any input. The slightest movement of the steering wheel resulted in a change of direction, it was so smooth and well-balanced that if you did not watch the speedometer, you would be going 90 mph without knowing it. Leaving a rest stop in Nebraska, I shifted into 2nd gear, just trying to get to freeway speed, and then to 3rd gear just merging onto the freeway. It felt like a normal freeway entrance until I looked at the speedometer and saw that I was going 95 mph! By the time we got home we knew that this would be our last red sports car.

My first red sports car had 5.20-inch-wide tires on 13-inch rims It had an 80-inch wheelbase and 5 inches of ground clearance. The body used a monocoque design with a lever shock and coil spring design for the front suspension, and a quarter elliptical leaf spring with lever shocks in the rear. The lever arm design means that the lever acts as both the upper link of the suspension and the shock absorber. Since the link is a fixed length, there was no adjustability in the camber of the wheel.

In the Midget, I learned to heel-and-toe and double clutch to get a smooth downshift, and to listen to the squeal of the tires to determine when they were about to lose traction. Because the starter was weak, I also learned how to pop the clutch to get it started. It was so light that I could get it started by myself if it was on level ground! Since I had learned to drive in the snow and ice, I was naturally able to correct the car if it began to oversteer, even though, at that time, I did not know what oversteer was.

I also learned that the tiny engine would overheat if pushed too hard, particularly on the Colorado mountain roads. You just had to turn it off and the steam from the radiator would escape into a plastic catch bottle where it would cool and then be sucked back into the radiator. It sounded like an exhausted athlete exhaling forcefully and inhaling with a gasping sound.

I drove the Midget to the Academy in July and kept it until the special loans became available in December of 1965, when I took delivery of my new, red, Triumph TR4-A. The Midget went back to Iowa, and I eventually sold it the following summer. One of the joys of driving a sports

car in the 60’s was to flash your headlights if you were approaching another sports car and seeing them return your greeting. Years later only Porsches would flash their headlights to greet other Porsches, and sometime around 2000, the tradition died.

My last red sports car has 8.5 x19 inch wheels on the front and 10 x19 inch wheels on the rear. The wheelbase is 95.1 inches with a ground clearance of 3.7 inches. The front suspension uses MacPherson Struts with aluminum control arms, coil springs and a stabilizer bar. The rear suspension uses the MacPherson struts with aluminum control arms and stabilizer bar and has toe-angle control.

We drove the Spyder to a Sunday morning Cars and Coffee, and people came up and asked about the car. They introduced themselves, talked about their cars and made us feel welcome. Four months after our trip to Chicago, I saw another 2011 Spyder on the road! JB Smith, who owned the silver Spyder, told me that Spyder’s were made to be, “driven to the track, on the track, and driven home”. Soon I was at Streets of Willow for a Driver Education weekend. Kathy and I enrolled in the Performance Driving School, and then we were Auto Crossing. After 36 years of inactive PCA membership, the new red car had changed our lives. We were doing tours, social events, making new friends, and I even started competing in Time Trials. The guards red Spyder would never be sold. When we were too old to drive, we would give it to our son. It was so valuable to us that, in 2016, I told Kathy that I didn’t want to drive it on the track anymore, because I was afraid something might happen to it. She could continue to Auto Cross, and I asked Adam Gill to build a track car for me.

On October 1, 2017, my 2003 Boxster S made its first start at Big Willow. It is seal grey and I named it Stan, after two people whose influence had helped me get into racing. With a dedicated track car and a trailer to transport it, I began searching for other opportunities to get more seat time and improve my skills. I am fortunate to have my wife, Kathy, accompany me on all these adventures. Although she does not drive, she enjoys the fresh air, meeting new people, watching the races, and she helps me load the car on the trailer. We have gone to events hosted by Speed Ventures, Speed District, Hooked on Driving, and others.

On August 6, 2021, we went to our first POC event on the Roval at Auto Club Speedway. I had experience on the Roval, but signed up for the PDS group because there would be less cars on the track. It was like our first club event with the Spyder. Other drivers introduced themselves, asked about the car, and offered assistance since we were POC newbies. Andrew Weyman was assigned to be my instructor. He helped me refine the line, especially in the Playground, and encouraged me to be more aggressive on the infield straights. Everyone was very helpful, we enjoyed the Saturday night dinner, and I received a free polo shirt! Even though I would not be driving the Spyder, I knew that we would be active POC members in the future.

EPILOGUE

Rennsport Reunion VI, September 2018 Laguna Seca Raceway

We had volunteered to work in the Hospitality Center at 7:00 am and were driving to our assigned parking lot. I stopped at the edge of the road to ask a traffic controller in a flashing green vest if we were on the correct road, and we were rear-ended by a Dodge Maxivan. My last red sports car flew down the road, even though my foot was still on the brake, and stopped just short of going down a steep hill. The car that we were going to keep forever was totaled. We did not want the newer 2016 Spyder or any other model, we wanted our car back. After searching for a month, I saw an ad for a 2011 Boxster Spyder, guards red, on Cars.com. A New Jersy collector was shipping his 2011 and 2016 guards red Spyder’s to Porsche of North Houston, a dealership specializing in high-end, limited-edition cars. I sent a deposit, contingent on a clean PPI, before the car arrived in Houston. When it arrived and was Porsche Certified, I flew to Houston to inspect it.

It was perfect! It did not have the ding that I had put on the front spoiler, did not have the cone rash along the rocker panel, did not have any over-revs, track miles, or auto cross events that our Spyder had. And, it had less than 6,000 miles on the odometer. I signed the papers and shipped it home.

When they rolled it out of the transport trailer it was as if it was coming out of a time machine. Our last red sports car was just as it had been

(Letter to our president, John Momeyer)

Hi John,

I returned from vacation yesterday and was thrilled to find the check from the Porsche Owners Club on my desk. Thank you again for choosing Shine a Light as your charity partner for the Club’s event.

Paul Vautrinot, executive director of Shine a Light and Rob Banghart, director of outreach for Shine a Light were at an event we had for our Gaudin team members today, so I gave them the check NY Giants TE, Darren Waller, spoke at our event and is a big supporter of Shine so we asked him to be in the photo with the check.

Thank you again!

Julie

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Porsche News e Mission X

Concept Previews

The glorious 918 Spyder was Porsche’s last hypercar, but a new one may be on the way, as previewed today by the Mission X design study.

“The Porsche Mission X is a technology beacon for the sports car of the future. It picks up the torch of iconic sports cars of decades past: like the 959, the Carrera GT and the 918 Spyder before it, the Mission X provides critical impetus for the evolutionary development of future vehicle concepts,” said Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG.

Possible New Hypercar

Measuring approximately 4.5 metres long and 2 metres wide, the Mission X is a relatively compact hypercar. With a wheelbase of 2.73 metres, it has the dimensions of the Carrera GT and 918 Spyder. The low-slung body, which is less than 1.2 metres tall, is finished in Rocket Metallic, an elegant paint colour specially created for this design study. Accents and components in carbon fibre are found below the beltline.

For aerodynamic purposes, the Mission X rides on staggered tires, with 20-inch wheels at the front and 21-inch wheels at the rear. The rear axle is fitted with almost transparent aero blades, which are designed like turbines for better cooling of the brakes.

Another eye-catcher is the light signature: designers have reinterpreted the characteristic Porsche four-point graphic. The vertical base form of the headlights was inspired by historic racing cars such as the Porsche 906 and 908 and drawn well down towards the road. A high-tech support structure frames the LED light modules and presents the exposed narrow elements of daytime running lights and indicators. When activated, the light opens up like an eye blinking open.

A full-length light unit that appears to be floating characterizes the rear of the Mission X. Transparent, illuminated Porsche lettering is a standout feature, too. The sculptural rear light emerges, as if suspended in the air, from a support structure and extends across the entire width of the vehicle in four segments. Oh, and when charging, the ‘E’ of the Porsche lettering pulses.

Elsewhere, a lightweight glass dome with an exoskeleton made of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) extends over both occupants. Le Mans-style doors are attached to the A-pillar and roof, opening forwards and upwards.

The two seats in the driver-focused interior are coloured differently. Apart from the leather pads in Andalusia Brown, the driver’s seat is Kalahari Grey and forms a single unit of colour with the centre console and dashboard. The passenger’s seat is in the contrasting Andalusia Brown shade. Beyond the CFRP seat shells and their six-point seatbelts integrated into the monocoque, further motorsport parallels include the open-top steering wheel, which has mode switches and shift paddles.

Porsche did not provide any specs for this design study, but if the Mission X ever goes into series production, the automaker expects it to be the fastest road-legal vehicle around the Nürburgring Nordschleife thanks to a power-to-weight ratio of roughly one horsepower per 2.2 lbs. Downforce values should be well in excess of those delivered by the current 911 GT3 RS.

As for charging, the 900V system architecture means it could charge roughly twice as quickly as the Taycan Turbo S. How impressive is that?

New Hypercar e Mission X

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