Today, Porsche motorsports expert Manthey Racing is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the launch of two special-edition track toys based on the 911 GT3 Cup and the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, limited to just 15 units each. Despite their exceptionally low production runs, Manthey intends for these cars to be used as designed, not just stored in a collection, so while order requests for the pair of MR 30 special editions will be open until 30 October 2026, the allocations will only begin later, with the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport MR 30 expected to start reaching customers in November and the 911 GT3 Cup MR 30 arriving from the first quarter of 2027.Porsche 911 GT3 Cup MR 30: Big Engine, Big AeroManthey RacingManthey began its story partly by modifying engines before focusing more on aero, suspension, cooling, and handling, and the new 911 GT3 Cup MR 30 combines both approaches again, with the 992.1-based race car's water-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine being heavily revised to displace 4.2 liters and produce 552 horsepower. This is sent to the rear axle through a six-speed sequential transmission, and during early development with less power, the package helped the car achieve a time of 7:58.605 on the Nürburgring Nordschliefe's long NLS track configuration. Manthey has crafted the entire front end, including fenders and hood, as well as the rear bodywork, wheel arch extensions (expanding the track width by 20 millimeters in front and 50 mm at the rear), rear lid, and rear wing from recycled carbon fiber. This is combined with a central radiator to improve exhaust air flow and keep the car going in the event of a minor impact, and the bodywork also helps optimize brake cooling with larger inlets. A new front splitter with an integrated underbody, added flics, and a new rear with enlarged end plates and modified mountings are also added, with the latter allowing for the fitment of a more aerodynamic intake. Even the wheels were addressed, with Manthey fitting its own forged design that saves 8.3 pounds, reducing unsprung mass. Six-way adjustable coilover suspension with modified kinematics and optimized spring rates are also included. In a nutshell, it looks fast and will be epic on track.Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport MR 30: The Ultimate 718 RacerManthey Racing911s first come to mind when thinking of Manthey, but the mid-engine 718 platform has also been used to great success, and the new GT4 RS Clubsport-based MR 30 is just as wild and wonderful as its rear-engine sibling. Here, instead of uing forged wheels, the Cayman gets carbon fiber, saving 12.5 lbs. The engine hasn't been fiddled with, so it still produces only 493 hp, but that's plenty in something this light and focused. Again, carbon fiber is used throughout, including in the fenders with their lightweight headlights, the front bumper and splitter, and the redesigned rear end with its bumper, trunk lid with lightweight window, and rear wing. The car also gets a carbon fiber diffuser and added front flics for more downforce, and like the 911, it's got a central radiator, so the hood features a specially designed vent. Cooling optimization continues with the brake system, which has ducts developed using insights from the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport EVO.Final ThoughtsManthey RacingManthey has not disclosed pricing for either of these cars, but with special anniversary liveries, '30 Years Manthey' badges, special-edition logos, and headrests with the anniversary logo, not to mention a very low production run, neither will be cheap. But if you're not a professional racer and you want to get as close to the ultimate Porsche track experience as possible, the MR 30 anniversary editions are just what the doctor ordered. And if you miss out, don't worry too much. Porsche is expected to be bringing the gas 718 back, and the GT3 RS is about to made even more extreme than ever.Manthey Racing
+59 others
