Porsche’s 992-generation 911 GT3 RS is already one of the potent factory-built observe automobiles cash should buy, however Manthey-Racing has labored onerous to enhance the components with a spread of efficiency upgrades.
Manthey is Porsche’s most profitable buyer racing workforce, having gained a number of races and championships. This success has earned Manthey the correct to function Porsche’s manufacturing unit workforce occasionally, together with within the World Endurance Championship, and it has additionally led to a spread of Manthey upgrades being provided through Porsche showrooms.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Package
The most recent upgrades will likely be out there in a brand new Manthey Package, which Porsche revealed on Friday. The automaker confirmed the upgrades will likely be out there in Europe from subsequent January, and in different markets from subsequent March. Availability within the U.S. hasn’t been introduced, although some Manthey merchandise are already offered right here.
As with earlier Manthey upgrades, the Manthey Package boosts efficiency on the racetrack through modifications to the chassis and aerodynamics, versus boosting horsepower. The main target of the newest package was on growing cornering speeds. In line with Manthey boss Nicolas Raeder, the upgrades considerably enhance lap instances of the GT3 RS.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Package
Porsche already set a Nürburgring lap time of 6:49.328 with the inventory GT3 RS in 2022, and Raeder mentioned that Manthey plans to set its personal time within the close to future.
The obvious change to the automobile are the brand new aerodynamics. There are larger spoilers entrance and rear (together with a DRS for the rear wing), entrance dive planes on either side of the entrance bumper, wheel arch Gurney flaps, aerodiscs for the rear wheels, and a number of roof fins. Nonetheless, the spotlight is the brand new panel that replaces the rear window. It options its personal central stabilizing fin, and due to carbon-fiber building, is round 25% lighter than the unique window.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Package
The end result, in line with Manthey is greater than 2,200 kilos of downforce at 177 mph, versus a inventory determine of 1,895 kilos.
For the suspension, the engineers elevated the spring charges of the semi-active coilovers to go well with the upper downforce masses, growing them by 30% on the entrance and 15% on the rear. New lively dampers additionally work with a brand new management unit that Manthey mentioned delivers extra precision than inventory, and consequently improved stability. There are Regular, Sport, and Observe modes to select from, and in Observe mode the drier has the flexibility to regulate the setup.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Package
The brake bundle is upgraded with metal brake traces and, as an possibility, racing brake pads designed to cut back fade whereas enhancing responsiveness. Different choices embrace some visible tweaks like Manthey-branded illuminated door sill guards, puddle lamps, and varied decals. A tow hook may also be put in.
Because the drivetrain has been left unchanged, the GT3 RS’s 4.0-liter flat-6 nonetheless pumps out a inventory 518 hp, with drive despatched to the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission.
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Package
Porsche hasn’t mentioned how a lot the Manthey Package will value, however the automaker confirmed that putting in the package will not have an effect on the brand new automobile guarantee.
Porsche has simply up to date the 992-generation 911 for the 2025 mannequin yr, together with including a hybrid powertrain to the GTS fashions. The Turbo, Turbo S, and GT3 RS fashions carry over unchanged for 2025, however updates are being developed, doubtless for the 2026 mannequin yr. The up to date GT3 RS has been noticed testing and is rumored to be coming with signficant modifications to its engine.
