There are plenty of high-performance vehicles in the current Porsche lineup, whether a person is shopping for a dedicated sports machine, such as the 911 Turbo, or something a little more usable for families, like the Cayenne Turbo GT. However, the brand hasn't sold a dedicated hypercar since the 918 Spyder during the 2010s.Now, Porsche CEO Michael Leiters is publicly saying that he wants the company to build a new hypercar. He made an intriguing statement when presenting the automaker's Annual and Sustainability Report 2025."At the same time, we are considering expanding our product portfolio in order to grow in higher-margin segments. To this end, we are examining models and derivatives both above our current two-door sports cars and above the Cayenne. Expanding into these segments will also allow us to further expand our high-margin customization programs, such as Sonderwunsch, in order to further strengthen the exclusivity of the brand."- Michael Leiters, Porsche CEO What Does He Mean? PorscheLeiters isn't going into any specifics, but we can learn things from his hints. Most notably, the statement "examining models and derivatives both above our current two-door sports cars..." points to a vehicle beyond the 911 or 718 Boxster/Cayman. As a brand, Porsche focuses on performance, and a new offering would need to deliver world-beating driver engagement.There were previous rumors about Porsche putting the Mission X concept (pictured above) into production. However, the chances of the machine reaching the road are looking increasingly unlikely. The model was a high-powered EV with an endurance-racing-inspired silhouette. The Mission X was supposed to have 1 horsepower per 2.2 lbs, without going into other details.It generally takes three to five years to develop a new vehicle, and the time to create a supercar can be on the longer end of that spectrum. Unless Porsche has a surprise, don't expect to see this car for a while.PorscheLeiters also mentioned an offering "...above the Cayenne." He's possibly referring to the seven-seat SUV that Porsche is developing. It would reportedly share underpinnings with the upcoming Audi Q9. The platform allegedly can support both electric and combustion propulsion. Fewer Future Porsches? PorscheDespite hinting at two new vehicles on the way, Leiters also suggested there would be fewer Porsche trim variants in the future:"It is also true that new models, new drive technologies, and numerous derivatives have significantly increased complexity for customers and within the company. We will therefore streamline our future product portfolio and reduce complexity and the number of variants — especially for derivatives with limited demand."The decision makes sense because Porsche already has quite a crowded lineup. Right now, the brand's US website lists 20 available variants of the 911, and 16 each for the Taycan and Cayenne, including their electric and combustion-powered versions. For example, the company could probably unify the base 911 Carrera, slightly sharper Carrera T, and even sportier Carrera S into a single vehicle without sacrificing too many sales. Over the years, there have also been so many special editions of the 911 that CarBuzz created a list of just some of the most notable ones.
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