Porsche unveils the updated Manthey Kit for the 911 GT3: aero delivering up to 540 kg downforce, retuned suspension, and a 6:52 Nürburgring lap. On sale 2026.
2025-11-23T02:13:27+03:00
2025-11-23T02:13:27+03:00
2025-11-23T02:13:27+03:00
At Icons of Porsche, attended by SPEEDME.RU journalists, Porsche unveiled an updated Manthey Kit for the 911 GT3—one of the most radical track-oriented upgrades available for a production model. Co-developed with Manthey Racing, it targets drivers who regularly head to the circuit and expect maximum precision in handling and stability. The specification reads like it is built to cut lap times rather than add drama, and it comes across as purposefully focused.The headline change is a new aerodynamic package. The underbody now works as a single wing; meter-long guide elements join a reworked splitter lip, canards, and a revised rear diffuser. Downforce climbs dramatically: up to 355 kg in road mode and up to 540 kg in race mode, while drag remains at the same level. On paper, that kind of load typically calms the car through fast sections and makes it more predictable on the limit.The suspension is retuned for track use as well: adjustable coilovers with four settings and reinforced springs boost mechanical grip and keep the chassis composed over kerbs. The kit includes braided brake lines, with lightweight wheels and PCCB track pads available for those who want to go further. It’s a combination that points to repeatable performance over long sessions, not just headline laps.At the Nürburgring, the updated GT3 with the Manthey Kit set a 6:52.981 lap—almost three seconds quicker than the previous version, despite damp asphalt. Driver Ayhancan Güven said the car still had more to give and that in ideal conditions the time could be improved. The result matches the technical brief: more grip, more stability, and a broader window where the car feels settled.Sales of the Manthey Kit will begin in 2026, while the factory warranty stays in place—an important signal that the upgrade is fully integrated and built to be used.
Porsche unveils the updated Manthey Kit for the 911 GT3: aero delivering up to 540 kg downforce, retuned suspension, and a 6:52 Nürburgring lap. On sale 2026.
Michael Powers, Editor
At Icons of Porsche, attended by SPEEDME.RU journalists, Porsche unveiled an updated Manthey Kit for the 911 GT3—one of the most radical track-oriented upgrades available for a production model. Co-developed with Manthey Racing, it targets drivers who regularly head to the circuit and expect maximum precision in handling and stability. The specification reads like it is built to cut lap times rather than add drama, and it comes across as purposefully focused.
The headline change is a new aerodynamic package. The underbody now works as a single wing; meter-long guide elements join a reworked splitter lip, canards, and a revised rear diffuser. Downforce climbs dramatically: up to 355 kg in road mode and up to 540 kg in race mode, while drag remains at the same level. On paper, that kind of load typically calms the car through fast sections and makes it more predictable on the limit.
The suspension is retuned for track use as well: adjustable coilovers with four settings and reinforced springs boost mechanical grip and keep the chassis composed over kerbs. The kit includes braided brake lines, with lightweight wheels and PCCB track pads available for those who want to go further. It’s a combination that points to repeatable performance over long sessions, not just headline laps.
At the Nürburgring, the updated GT3 with the Manthey Kit set a 6:52.981 lap—almost three seconds quicker than the previous version, despite damp asphalt. Driver Ayhancan Güven said the car still had more to give and that in ideal conditions the time could be improved. The result matches the technical brief: more grip, more stability, and a broader window where the car feels settled.
Sales of the Manthey Kit will begin in 2026, while the factory warranty stays in place—an important signal that the upgrade is fully integrated and built to be used.
