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Manthey-Tuned Porsche 911 GT3 RS Clocks 6:45.389 at the Nürburgring

The factory-backed kit shows how added downforce can deliver big gains without more power.

Overview

  • The Manthey-equipped 911 GT3 RS set a 6:45.389 lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife with Jörg Bergmeister at the wheel.
  • It ran nearly four seconds quicker than the standard GT3 RS, based on Porsche’s published times.
  • The upgrade adds larger aero pieces, a shark-fin rear panel, revised coilover suspension, and brake changes that Porsche says lift downforce by about 20% without more drag.
  • The lap car used optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires, which provide extra grip over the regular road-fit tires.
  • The time trails the Mustang GTD Competition’s 6:40.835 and sits close to the older 991 GT2 RS with a Manthey kit, as Manthey markets this package at around £100,000 for track-focused owners.