Porsche Just Smashed The Mustang GTD's Nürburgring Lap Time - How Long Will That Last?
CarBuzz • • technology
Key Points:
- Porsche and Manthey Racing have improved the 992.1 GT3 RS with a Manthey Kit, achieving a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 6:45.389, seven seconds faster than the Ford Mustang GTD despite having 300 fewer horsepower.
- The Manthey Kit focuses on advanced aerodynamics and suspension upgrades without increasing the 518 hp of the 4.0-liter naturally aspirated engine, resulting in 20% more downforce and improved handling.
- This lap time surpasses several high-performance rivals, including the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, and Porsche’s own 911 GT2 RS.
- While Porsche celebrates this achievement, competitors like Chevrolet and Mercedes-AMG are expected to respond with potential new models and professional drivers aiming for even faster Nürburgring times.
- The Manthey Kit, priced at $125,000, offers factory-backed performance enhancements emphasizing aerodynamics over raw power, highlighting Porsche’s philosophy of maximizing track performance with efficient engineering.
