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Manthey Kit Powers Taycan Turbo GT to 6:55 Nordschleife Record
technology20 days ago

Manthey Kit Powers Taycan Turbo GT to 6:55 Nordschleife Record

Porsche’s Manthey Kit upgrades the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package for circuit use, boosting power to 600 kW (with Attack Mode up to 730 kW) and increasing downforce; Lars Kern set a 6:55.533 lap on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the fastest electric-executive car to date, beating the previous record by nine seconds (and his own prior lap by 12 seconds). The retrofit kit will be available from June for Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package and includes aero, suspension, wheels, tires and powertrain updates.

Manthey-Kit Porsche GT3 RS Nails a Fast Nürburgring Run, but Mustang Still Leads
world1 month ago

Manthey-Kit Porsche GT3 RS Nails a Fast Nürburgring Run, but Mustang Still Leads

The Manthey Kit-equipped Porsche 911 GT3 RS posted a 6:45.389 Nürburgring lap, nearly four seconds faster than the stock car and driven by Jörg Bergmeister, but it still trails the Ford Mustang GTD Competition’s 6:40.835. Manthey’s aero upgrades, revised suspension and brakes, plus optional Cup 2 R tires boost downforce by about 20% with less drag, enabling higher speeds in fast sections of the track.

Manthey-Kitted Porsche 911 GT3 RS Posts 6:45 Nordschleife Lap
automotive1 month ago

Manthey-Kitted Porsche 911 GT3 RS Posts 6:45 Nordschleife Lap

Porsche's 911 GT3 RS with Manthey aero/suspension upgrades lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:45.389, delivering 2,200 lb of downforce at 177 mph. The kit costs $116,160 on top of the GT3 RS price and includes a large wing, roof fins, bigger splitter, dive planes, diffuser tweaks, plus stiffer coilovers and adaptive dampers. The run is faster than the standard GT3 RS and Corvette ZR1X, but slower than Ford Mustang GTD Competition's 6:40.835 lap.

"Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Shatters Nurburgring Record with Manthey Kit"
automotive2 years ago

"Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Shatters Nurburgring Record with Manthey Kit"

Porsche has announced the launch of the Manthey kit for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, which includes aerodynamic and suspension upgrades for improved track performance. With the kit, the sports car lapped the Nurburgring in 7:03.121 minutes, over six seconds faster than the stock car. The kit features a wider rear wing, carbon reinforcements, adjustable spring struts, increased front axle spring rates, and optional special brake pads. Porsche plans to sell the kit in the United States without affecting the car's factory warranty.