Porsche CEO sends a show to the Roadster

Porsche CEO Michael Leiters announced that he did not like the flight demonstration of the Tesla Roadster and said that they chose a different path for Porsche Mission S. While the Roadster is flipping in the air, Mission S will also be located above the 911. Porsche is preparing this model not for a one-day show, but to keep it in the product range permanently.

Two brands were on stage on the same day

Tesla and Porsche introduced their new models on the same day last October. Tesla took off the Roadster with SpaceX rocket boosters and made it flip. Porsche exhibited the Porsche Mission S concept.

Leiters said he found Elon Musk's flying car demonstration unreal.

"We want to stay away from effects and showboating," Leiters said at an automotive conference in Berlin. For Porsche, what matters is how the driver feels behind the wheel and what the engineering does on the road.

The Rocket version of the Roadster, which Tesla plans to put into production in 2028, can rise from the ground with cold gas thrusters. However, this version is not allowed to be used on public roads.

Porsche Mission S is positioned above the 911

Porsche does not want to produce the mid-engine Mission S in limited numbers. The model will be permanent in the product range and will serve as the flagship of the brand, taking its place above the 911.

On the engine side, hybrid and traditional internal combustion options are being evaluated. An eight-cylinder engine is also among the possibilities discussed. The choice is not clear yet.

Leiters is pleased with the response from potential customers. After the production of the 918 Spyder ended in 2015, Porsche is preparing to return to the supercar class. The brand aims to compete with Ferrari and increase its profitability with sales in this class.

Tesla, on the other hand, plans 2028 as the production date for the Roadster. A release date or price has not been announced by Porsche.