Attention Tesla Model S owners – make sure to check your rearview mirror, because there’s a Porsche on fast approach. It’s called the Mission E, and according to a recent report from AutoCar, it’ll be here in less than five years.
The U.K.-based news source reported that Porsche has blessed theall-electric speed machine with an official internal development codename (J1), and that Stefan Weckbach will be leading the charge on development. Dr. Weckbach was previously involved in development of the Boxster.
With an on-sale date slated for sometime in 2020, the pressure is on to move J1 quickly towards production-ready status, and considering all the new stuff packed under the skin, Dr. Weckbach certainly has his work cut out for him.
Highlights include more than 600 horsepower and well over 300 miles of range per charge. Driving the four-seater will be a lithium-ion battery pack and two electric motors, with the option for a quick charge up to 80 percent capacity in a mere 15 minutes. Built on a totally new platform, the J1 will use AWD and torque vectoring technology for max grip, with a sprint to 60 mph taking less than 3.5 seconds. A run up to 124 mph will take less than 12 seconds.
Sounds like an amazing package, but the question remains – will Porsche be able to deliver?
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