At a glance
- The 991.2-generation 911 GT2 RS with Manthey Kit completed a lap of the track in 1:22,649 minutes, setting a new production car lap record.
- The 992.1-generation 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Kit set a lap time of 1:23,932 minutes.
- The new 992.2-generation 911 GT3 with Manthey Kit clocked a time of 1:24,639 minutes.
An example of the 991.2-generation 911 GT2 RS equipped with the optional Manthey Kit and road-legal, Porsche-approved Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R N0 tyres has set a benchmark lap time of 1:22,649 minutes at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, beating the previous production car lap record by 0.2 seconds. Benefitting from the extensive upgrades to the car’s suspension and aerodynamics, the 2019 911 GT2 RS made a 2,2 second improvement over the standard model when it lapped the same track on the same specification tyres back in 2019. On driving duties in each of the three cars was Porsche brand ambassador and former factory racing driver Jörg Bergmeister. “Even almost 10 years after its introduction, the power delivery of the twin-turbo flat-six engine is still thrilling,” says Bergmeister. “The suspension enhancements and the increased downforce enabled me to carry speed deep into the corners and accelerate early, giving me great confidence behind the wheel – which is also a benefit for regular drivers taking their own cars on the track.”
911 GT2 RS with Manthey Kit
Demonstrating the on-track advantage of having up to 1,000 kilograms of downforce on hand, a 992.1-generation 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Kit lapped Road Atlanta in just 1:23,932 minutes – and in doing so became the fastest naturally-aspirated production car ever to set a time at the famous circuit. “The downforce this car produces is simply incredible,” says Bergmeister. “Its cornering speeds are on a par with GT-class race cars. The suspension soaks up shocks from kerbs really well and helps to extract the maximum potential from this impressive package.”
911 GT3 RS with Manthey Kit
The latest 911 GT3 with Manthey Kit, based on the 992.2-generation 911, also demonstrated its track-focused prowess, recording a time of 1:24,639 – 1,8 seconds faster than that of the previous generation 911 GT3, which several years ago posted a time of 1:26.46 minutes.
911 GT3 with Manthey Kit
