Porsche plans to reveal a new concept car, the Mission S, on October 15 as part of its broader development strategy called Sportwagenschmiede 35. The car is described as a prelude to a potential future supercar that would use a mid-mounted engine. However, Porsche has not confirmed whether this concept will ever become a production model. The use of the word "potential" highlights the uncertainty that often surrounds concept cars, as they do not always lead to commercial vehicles. The Mission S continues a naming tradition that began with the Mission E, which eventually led to the production of the electric Porsche Taycan. The Mission X was another concept, this time for an electric hypercar. Unlike these predecessors, which relied on batteries as their core technology, the Mission S appears to be moving in a different direction, as suggested by the mention of a centrally positioned engine. This hints that the Mission S may not be fully electric. Rumors suggest that the Mission S will be powered by an eight-cylinder flat engine, a rare configuration in Porsche's current lineup. Such an engine was used in the 804, a racing car from the 1960s. This would be a significant return to a historical design, offering both performance benefits and a nod to Porsche's past. However, the details remain speculative, and no official confirmation has been given. The teaser images show a design with round front lights featuring four light points, a signature style for Porsche. The rear lacks a horizontal light bar, a design element seen in many of the brand's current models. The most intriguing image shows a fan with the text "Fan lock" at the sixteenth second. This has sparked two main theories: one suggests it is a tribute to Ferry Porsche, the company's founder, and could hint at a return to air cooling, a feature no longer used in the 911 since 1997. Another theory points to the use of a turbine to enhance ground effect, similar to the GMA T.50. The true meaning of the image will be revealed on October 15.