The Manthey Porsche Just Ran A Near-Perfect Nürburgring Lap. A Mustang Still Beat It

Key Points:

• Porsche's 911 GT3 RS equipped with the Manthey Kit achieved a Nürburgring lap time of 6:45.389, just under five seconds slower than Ford's Mustang GTD Competition's 6:40.835.
• The Manthey Kit improved the 911 GT3 RS's lap time by nearly four seconds compared to the standard model, highlighting significant performance gains on fast and medium-speed track sections.
• Former racing driver Jörg Bergmeister praised the car's preparation and the kit's impact, especially enabling full-throttle driving in challenging track areas like Pflanzgarten II to Schwalbenschwanz.
• The Manthey Kit includes extensive aerodynamic enhancements such as a new front lip, revised Gurney flaps, a large rear wing, canards, roof fins, a wider rear diffuser, and carbon fiber aero discs, increasing downforce by 20% without added drag.
• Additional upgrades feature an improved braking system, semi-active coilover suspension, a carbon fiber rear window panel with a shark fin for cornering stability, and optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires used during the record lap.