by Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Package Sets Impressive Time at the Nürburgring
Alongside Ford, Porsche has also been actively working on the legendary Nürburgring track. The engineers demonstrated the potential of the 911 GT3 RS model equipped with a special package from Manthey. This racing kit allowed the car to set a time of 6:45.389 on the “Green Hell” circuit. This result is only five seconds slower than the time of the new Mustang GTD Competition, which is 6:40.835.
Key Achievements of the Manthey Package
Most importantly, the Manthey package allowed the lap time to be reduced by almost four seconds compared to the regular version of the car. This may seem insignificant, but on such a demanding track, every fraction of a second is of enormous importance.
Pilot’s Opinion and Track Features
The car was driven by former racing driver Jörg Bergmeister. He noted that perfect weather was needed for the perfect lap, and the car was perfectly prepared. Bergmeister particularly highlighted the advantages of the Manthey package on the fast and medium-fast sections of the track.
We put so much work into preparing for this lap that finally the weather was also favorable. The car was perfectly prepared, and I am very satisfied with the result. It is truly impressive how much can be achieved thanks to the Manthey package, especially on the fast and medium-fast sections of the track.
Porsche representatives explained that the Manthey package allows drivers to go full throttle on sections where it is practically impossible for regular road cars. The company particularly highlighted the section between Pflanzgarten II and Schwalbenschwanz, where this car can be driven without lifting off the accelerator pedal.
Technical Details of the Update
The Manthey package for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS includes numerous aerodynamic improvements. Among them are a new front spoiler, updated Gurney flaps, and a significantly enlarged rear wing. Additionally, canards, roof fins, a wider rear diffuser, and carbon aerodynamic discs to reduce drag are installed. Thanks to these changes, the car generates 20% more downforce without increasing aerodynamic drag.
Other important updates include an improved braking system and a semi-active spring-damper suspension with revised spring characteristics. The rear glass is replaced with a carbon panel featuring a vertical fin, which improves stability in corners. It is also worth noting that the car can be equipped with optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires; these were the tires installed on the model that set the record on the “Ring”.
This result clearly demonstrates how specialized modifications can unlock additional potential even in such high-tech and track-ready production cars as the GT3 RS. The competition for mere seconds at the Nürburgring remains one of the most objective indicators of engineering mastery, where every improvement in aerodynamics, suspension, or tires yields a tangible result. Such tests also serve as a powerful marketing tool, confirming the brand’s leading position in creating true road-legal racing cars.
