manthey kit helps 2026 porsche 911 gt3 beat its own ring time The 'Ring lap time wars are alive and thriving. Battling for the fastest lap around the infamous Nürburgring has long been a way for brands to prove their worth when it comes to all-around performance. While anyone can debate up and down the internet about how good they think a car is, the lap time leaderboard is about as objective as it gets. Manthey Racing, perpetually looking to outdo itself, did just that with their new 911 GT3 kit. 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C: All the Details Though it's not the fastest time out there, the 2026 Porsche 911 GT3 equipped with the new Manthey Racing performance kit put down an extremely fast 6:50.863 lap time around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. To be clear, this is the application of Manthey's best tech to the new 992.2-generation car. This kit itself contains a four-way adjustable coilover suspension and an array of aerodynamic improvements. Lightweight forged wheels are optional, and the tires fitted are Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2Rs. The aero kit alone dramatically improves downforce, to the tune of between 782 and 1190 pounds, depending on the speed. Spring rates have been increased by 10 percent at the front to help deal with the extra downforce acting on the front axle, pushing it into the road. manthey kit helps 2026 porsche 911 gt3 beat its own ring time As for the lap time itself, it was driven by DTM champion Ayhancan Güven. The 6:50.863 lap time is mighty impressive for a naturally-aspirated car making "only" 502 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque. The last Manthey 992 GT3 to set a 'Ring time-a 992.1-clocked in at 2.8 seconds slower. This marks a solid improvement, albeit not monumental. Needless to say, you probably shouldn't go trying to imitate the laptime yourself, unless you happen to be an ex-DTM champ. Top 10 Best Acura Sport Sedans of All-Time
