- Porsche has revealed an improve bundle developed by Manthey-Racing for the 911 GT3 RS
- Wild aerodynamic modifications enhance downforce to over 2,200 kilos at a pace of 177 mph
- Manthey stated the improve bundle will considerably enhance lap occasions
Porsche’s 992-generation 911 GT3 RS is already some of the potent factory-built monitor automobiles cash can purchase, however Manthey-Racing has labored laborious to enhance the formulation with a variety of efficiency upgrades.
Manthey is Porsche’s most profitable buyer racing staff, having gained a number of races and championships. This success has earned Manthey the suitable to function Porsche’s manufacturing unit staff now and again, together with within the World Endurance Championship, and it has additionally led to a variety of Manthey upgrades being supplied at Porsche dealerships.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Equipment
The newest upgrades will likely be accessible in a brand new Manthey Equipment, which Porsche revealed on Friday. The automaker confirmed the equipment will likely be accessible in Europe from subsequent January, and in different markets from subsequent March. Availability within the U.S. hasn’t been introduced, although some Manthey merchandise are already bought right here.
As with earlier Manthey upgrades, the brand new Manthey Equipment boosts efficiency on the racetrack through modifications to the chassis and aerodynamics, versus boosting horsepower. The main target of the newest equipment was on growing cornering speeds. In accordance with Manthey boss Nicolas Raeder, the upgrades considerably enhance lap occasions of the GT3 RS.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Equipment
Porsche already set a Nürburgring lap time of 6:49.328 with the inventory GT3 RS in 2022, and Raeder stated that Manthey plans to set its personal time within the close to future.
The obvious change to the automotive are the brand new aerodynamics. There are greater spoilers entrance and rear (together with a DRS for the rear wing), entrance dive planes on either side of the entrance bumper, wheel arch Gurney flaps, aerodiscs for the rear wheels, and a number of roof fins. Nevertheless, the spotlight is the brand new panel that replaces the rear window. It options its personal central stabilizing fin, and due to carbon-fiber building, it’s round 25% lighter than the unique window.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Equipment
The outcome, in accordance with Manthey is greater than 2,200 kilos of downforce at 177 mph, versus a inventory determine of 1,895 kilos.
For the suspension, the engineers elevated the spring charges of the semi-active coilovers to go well with the upper downforce masses, growing them by 30% on the entrance and 15% on the rear. New lively dampers additionally work with a brand new management unit that Manthey stated delivers extra precision than inventory, and because of this improved stability. There are Regular, Sport, and Observe modes to select from, and in Observe mode the driving force has the flexibility to regulate the setup.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Equipment
The brake bundle is upgraded with metal brake traces and, as an possibility, racing brake pads designed to cut back fade whereas enhancing responsiveness. Different choices embody some visible tweaks like Manthey-branded illuminated door sill guards, puddle lamps, and varied decals. A tow hook will also be put in.
Because the drivetrain has been left unchanged, the GT3 RS’s 4.0-liter flat-6 nonetheless pumps out a inventory 518 hp, with drive despatched to the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Equipment
Porsche hasn’t stated how a lot the Manthey Equipment will price, however the automaker confirmed that putting in the equipment will not have an effect on the brand new automotive guarantee.
Porsche has simply up to date the 992-generation 911 for the 2025 mannequin 12 months, together with including a hybrid powertrain to the GTS fashions. The Turbo, Turbo S, and GT3 RS fashions carry over unchanged for 2025, however updates are being developed, doubtless for the 2026 mannequin 12 months. The up to date GT3 RS has been noticed testing and is rumored to be coming with signficant modifications to its engine.
