Manthey’s latest 911 GT3 kit shaves nearly three seconds from its predecessor’s ‘Ring time

Listen up hotshoes, the latest 992.2 gen Porsche 911 GT3 will now lap the Nürburgring even quicker thanks to a new Manthey kit, which shaves nearly three seconds off its time compared to the previous Manthey-tweaked GT3.

Yep, in the hands of reigning DTM champion Ayhancan Güven, this new 992.2 recorded a time of 6m 52.981s – 2.76 seconds faster than the previous generation 992.1 with Manthey bits. And that, we’re told, was in “less than ideal conditions”. Brave man. 

So, to the kit itself. It comprises a front lip that’s been extended by 12mm, diffuser fins front and rear, side flaps, carbon fibre wheel covers, and a wider swan-neck wing complete with gurney flap and enlarged inward curved endplates. We love inward curved endplates. 

That’s what you can see. What you can’t see are the modifications to the underbody, including air deflectors now measuring 1.5m (up a whole metre), plus a cover under the luggage compartment to create a completely flat floor. The result? At 177mph up to 285kg of downforce in Road mode… and up to 540kg in Circuit mode.

Of course, all this means it would have been remiss of Manthey to not adjust the suspension. So, the kit also adds four-stage adjustable coilovers, with a 10 per cent stiffer spring rate on the front axle compared to its predecessor. All in the details, see.

Braided steel brake lines – for “guaranteed price pressure and optimum brake control” – are also included, while special racing pads and lightweight 20 and 21in forged wheels are optional, which reduce the unsprung mass by a total of 6kg compared to standard.

As ever, further personalisation is available courtesy of carbon fibre outlets and intakes, door sill trims and LED door projectors with Manthey lettering, plus the choice of various coloured carbon brake discs and tow straps. Which, with any luck, you’ll never need to use.

No mention of price, but if it’s track records you’re after…