Porsche is relentless in its quest to sharpen the 911 for observe use and trim lap instances. Even the already hardcore GT3 has room for enchancment, and never essentially by stepping as much as the RS. With assist from Manthey, of which Porsche has held a majority stake since 2013, the track-focused machine sharpens its claws even additional with out touching the engine.
Revealed somewhat over a 12 months in the past, the facelifted 911 GT3 (992.2) now affords an elective Manthey equipment that includes these nifty carbon-fiber aero discs on the rear wheels to cut back drag. They create the phantasm of an asymmetrical wheel design, however the solid wheels beneath share the identical sample. The light-weight set included within the bundle makes use of 20-inch fronts and 21-inch rears, shedding 13.2 kilos in comparison with the unique set.
At additional price, the track-ready machine might be fitted with elective Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R street-legal tires measuring 255/35 ZR20 up entrance and 315/30 ZR21 on the rear. Manthey additionally provides braided metal brake strains and a four-way coilover suspension with four-way adjustable struts that don’t require instruments to tweak.
Already an aerodynamic monster, the 911 GT3 now clings to the highway much more. The huge rear wing is wider and positive factors a gurney flap, whereas the enlarged finish plates curve inward to enhance airflow. Manthey additionally revised the rear diffuser by extending the vertical fins.
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However there’s extra beneath the floor. The underbody has been additional optimized to perform as a big aero ingredient. The turning vanes stretch about 59 inches, representing a rise of roughly 39 inches. To allow this, Manthey added a canopy beneath the cargo-area ground to easy the underbody of Porsche’s observe weapon.
Elsewhere, the entrance spoiler lip extends practically half an inch farther than earlier than. The entrance part of the underbody incorporates new diffuser fins, whereas entrance bumper canards spherical out the aero bundle. Even in its most road-friendly configuration, the 911 GT3 with the Manthey equipment generates 782 kilos of downforce. Dial all the pieces up for a track-only setup, and that determine rises to 1,190 kilos.
In comparison with the pre-facelift 911 GT3 geared up with the Manthey equipment, the up to date model slices 2.76 seconds off its Nürburgring lap time. Reigning DTM champion Ayhancan Güven piloted the automobile, fitted with the sticky elective tires, to a 6:52.9 lap.
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The elective bundle arrives in the USA subsequent spring and received’t void the automobile’s manufacturing facility guarantee. Greater than 40 Manthey-certified Porsche sellers nationwide can carry out the conversion. Pricing hasn’t been introduced, however the equipment for the 992.1 mannequin began at $57,300, together with labor prices, however excluding the $15,500 solid wheels.
Manthey additionally affords a equipment for the 911 GT3 RS priced at $116,160 and one other for the previous-generation 911 GT2 RS at $113,140, with each figures excluding taxes and vendor set up. Clearly, the prices do not embrace the automobile. Yikes.
