There's always someone who looks at the Porsche 911 GT3 and says it could go faster. It's usually Manthey Racing. Porsche's longtime partner is back with a new performance package for the updated 992.2 GT3. The idea is simple: More grip. More confidence. Higher lap times, And most importantly, the same warranty.
The updated Porsche 911 GT3 992.2 receives a serious performance boost with the new Manthey Racing track package.
The powertrain remains unchanged, meaning the same crisp flat six revs past 9,000 rpm, and this GT3 goes beyond 300kmph. Manthey instead focuses on how the car exits corners. The underbody has been reworked. The front spoiler lip is longer. The rear diffuser has larger fins. The rear wing is larger and features a Gurney flap. With the right setup, downforce goes from a solid number to a serious one. A minimum of about 355 kg and a maximum of about 540 kg, pushing the tires into the tarmac.
The braking hardware remains stock, but the lines are now braided stainless steel for better consistency on long, hot laps. Manthey also recommends optional forged wheels, which reduce unsprung mass by about 6 kg. Lighter wheels. Faster response. A happier driver.
The suspension is fully adjustable, with stiffer front springs by about ten percent to handle the extra aero push. Compression and rebound can be changed tool-free. Bragging rights on the right track day.
What does all this mean? A 6-minute 53-second lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife. This makes the new car 2.8 seconds faster than the old Manthey GT3. Porsche said this was done in conditions that weren't perfect, which is a polite way of saying there's more to come.
So, yes, the Manthey kit will cost extra. The previous one cost around ₹48 lakh more than the standard GT3 in the United States market. Expect this version to cost about the same when the numbers are officially announced. Still, much less than going for the GT3 RS.
The conclusion is simple. If you own a 992.1 Manthey GT3, assume you've never read this. If you haven't, this new upgrade is calling out to every track day regular who believes the stopwatch never lies.