2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

VIDEO: Porsche 911 GT2 RS breaks ‘Ring record

And just like that Porsche has swiped the Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record right from under Mercedes-AMG’s nose, with a 911 GT2 RS fitted with the Manthey Performance Kit.

As verified by a notary, and with Porsche development driver Lars Kern behind the wheel, the 911 GT2 RS managed a best time of 6:43.300 minutes, which is 4,7 seconds faster than the previous record that was achieved with a Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series.

The 911 GT2 RS, which was fitted with road-legal Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres, achieved an average speed of 185,87 seconds around the 20,8 km German circuit.

“The 911 GT2 RS sticks to the track like glue with the Manthey Performance Kit – you feel as if you’re in a racing car, especially on faster corners,” Kern enthused.

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ROAD TEST: Porsche 911 GT2 RS PDK

You’ve successfully made it out of a sweeping corner as the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres search for and find grip on greasy, damp tarmac. Keeping it planted is helped by an RSR-inspired deep front splitter and massive rear wing among its other, less obvious, aerodynamic aids. Your ankle is locked at an angle on half throttle with the dual-clutch transmission positioned in third gear. As the corner opens out into a straight, you depress the remaining half of the accelerator, which orders both VTG turbochargers to pull in air at 1,55 bar. The 3,8-litre flat-six bellows even louder and catapults you down the road. Before you can even comprehend the speed, the next corner arrives as if by osmosis. You stamp down on the brake pedal and the front 410 mm six-piston and rear 390 mm four-piston ventilated carbon-ceramic brakes instantly bring the one-and-a-half tonne beast down to an appropriate entry speed (once the stoppers are warm, of course) and the process repeats itself all over again.

This is just your average snapshot of life behind the wheel of the 991.2 Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Every single second is pure unfiltered intensity.

Keen Porsche-philes will realise the model we have on test is somewhat dated as all 1 000 units were produced and sold by the end of 2019. However, a select number of these cars have become available for sale second-hand via Porsche South Africa and we weren’t going to decline the invitation to put it through the rigours of our test regimen.

TEST SUMMARY

The 911 GT2 RS is an unhinged, track-focused performance car that effortlessly connects corners with straights at unyielding speed. On the limit, it is intense and will put your physical stamina and driving skills to the test. Yet, thanks to its top-notch engineering, it’s not a car that’ll demand too much of you when driven at less than ten-tenths every day. As long as you show it respect and stay within your own limits, the GT2 RS will give you a taste of what it feels like to drive a fully-fledged Porsche racecar.

Fast Facts

Model:Porsche 911 GT2 RS PDK
Price:R5 510 000
Engine:3,8-litre, flat-six, twinturbo-petrol
Power:515 kW @ 7 000 r/min
Torque:750 N.m @ 2 500-4 500 r/min
0-100 km/h:2,97 seconds
Top Speed:340 km/h
Fuel Consumption:11,80 L/100 km
CO2:269 g/km
Transmission:Seven-speed dual-clutch
Maintenance Plan:2-year/120 000 km drive plan
Notes:*Although all Porsche 911 GT2 RS units have been sold, the model sampled here is available on the second-hand market through Porsche.

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ROAD TEST: Porsche 911 GT2 RS PDK

You’ve successfully made it out of a sweeping corner as the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres search for and find grip on greasy, damp tarmac. Keeping it planted is helped by an RSR-inspired deep front splitter and massive rear wing among its other, less obvious, aerodynamic aids.
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Porsche 911 GT2 RS: The day I drove a unicorn will be etched in my heart forever

• The current Porsche 911 GT2 RS has been in production between 2018 and 2020.

• The turbocharged petrol engine produces 515kW and 750Nm.

• The GT2 RS can clear 0-100km/h in under three seconds.

People often ask us as motoring journalists: "What's the best car you've ever driven?". And seemingly, every year, I always tend to have a different answer. However, without a doubt, the GT2 RS will be on top of my list for a very long time to come.

I have never gone out of my way to teach my daughter to differentiate between automakers and models, mostly because I want her to be her own person and not dictate the life of a petrolhead or force her to follow in my footsteps. Yet, she's proving that being exposed to all sorts of cars is something she seems to enjoy in any case.

She said to me, somewhat surprisingly, the day when my Wheels24 colleague Charlen Raymond pulled the yellow-ray of sunshine up in our driveway: "Mommy, is this a Porsche?"

"Yes, my darling", I said, "but not any Porsche. If a unicorn had to be a car, this would be it."

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'Mommy, is this a Porsche?' my daughter asked. 'Yes, my darling but not any Porsche.If a unicorn had to be a car, this would be it.'
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New Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is £450,000 track special

Porsche celebrates 25th anniversary of Manthey Racing with bespoke 690bhp version of GT2 RS Clubsport

The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is a highly exclusive and highly strung track-day special created to mark the 25th anniversary of Manthey Racing.

It's based on the 991-generation 911 GT2 RS Clubsport from 2018 and features a bespoke livery inspired by Grello - Manthey's brightly coloured 911 GT3 R race car, which landed the team a seventh victory in the Nürburgring 24 Hours in June.

Just 30 units will be built, priced from €525,000 (£447,000) before local taxes and expected to be delivered in January. Each will use the same uprated 3.8-litre flat six that featured in 2019’s retro-look 935 track car, sending 690bhp to the rear axle through a seven-speed PDK automatic gearbox, plus several race-inspired modifications aimed at enhancing track performance.

For example, the large, centrally positioned radiator enhances engine cooling over long distances and is less prone to damage; there are now front winglets for enhanced downforce; and a completely closed underbody gives optimum aero efficiency.

Most obviously, two huge vents on the front bonnet funnel air over the double-bubble roof to a sizeable rear wing which, as on the new 911 GT3, is suspended from above for maximum downforce over the rear axle.

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New Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is £450,000 track special | Autocar

Porsche celebrates 25th anniversary of Manthey Racing with bespoke 690bhp version of GT2 RS Clubsport
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This Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 may just be peak track toy

Not a fan of 911-spotting? Prepare to have your blood boiled by the nerdiest, most extreme version ever

A warning: if you’re not a fan of a) infinitesimally different Porsche 911 variants or b) anything associated with the Nürburgring, look away now, lest your blood pressure rise to worrying levels. If either (or both) of those things make you tick, though, then welcome to what may be peak car for you: the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25.

In short, it’s a track-only 911 special inspired greatly by ‘Grello’ – the green and yellow 911 GT3 racecar (pictured below) run by Manthey Racing at the ‘Ring 24 Hours, a team just in the process of blowing out 25 candles on their birthday cake. Covid-safely, of course.

“Porsche Motorsport and Manthey have won many races and championships since the team was founded 25 years ago – for example seven times the 24 hours at the Nürburgring,” says Matthias Scholz, Porsche’s GT Racing Cars boss. “Since 2013 the two companies have been closely affiliated.

“The 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is the perfect circuit racing car for ambitious private drivers, and it’s an impressive example of engineering skill.”

It’s fundamentally quite similar to the Porsche 935 of a few years ago – a 911 GT2 RS Clubsport in a new costume, albeit not one so wilfully retro this time around. Yes, this does all mean its core is effectively an old-gen 911.

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Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25

Porsche Motorsport celebrates the 25th anniversary of Manthey-Racing GmbH with an extraordinary special edition model. With a production run of just 30 cars, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 was designed and developed by Porsche and Manthey for track days and circuit racing. Like the Porsche 935 which was unveiled in 2018, this vehicle is also based on the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport powered by a 3.8-litre flat-six twin-turbo engine producing 515 kW (700 PS). Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a seven-speed Porsche dual-clutch gearbox (PDK). The distinct design of the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 adopts many vehicle components and elements from familiar and future Porsche racing cars. In terms of technology and aerodynamics, this car bridges the gap between two of the 911 model generations.

"Porsche Motorsport and Manthey have won many races and championships since the team was founded 25 years ago - for example seven times the 24 hours at the Nürburging. Since 2013 the two companies have been closely affiliated. With the unique special edition 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25, this successful partnership has moved to the next level," explains Matthias Scholz, Director GT Racing Cars. "The 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 benefits from the motor racing experience that Manthey and Porsche Motorsport have gained around the world. It is the perfect circuit racing car for ambitious private drivers, and it's an impressive example of engineering skill."

The inspiration for the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 came from Manthey's 911 GT3 R, which Nürburgring fans fondly dubbed "Grello" because of its distinctive green and yellow livery. Deliberately placed accents in these colours underline this. The many enhanced add-on components at the same time reflect the expertise that Manthey has acquired in motorsport over the last quarter-century. Grant Larson from Style Porsche then added the final optical touch. Larson has designed such legendary racing cars as the 911 RSR, 911 GT3 R as well as the modern 935 and many more.

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Porsche unleashes 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 track car

What better way to celebrate a special anniversary than with a truly special car? That’s the approach Porsche has taken in marking the 25th anniversary of Manthey Racing, with which it has been closely affiliated since 2013. The car comes in the form of a 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25, which was designed for track days and circuit racing, and fittingly Porsche will limit production to just 25 units.

Although this is a 991-generation Porsche 911, the Stuttgart outfit says that in technological terms the car bridges the gap between the 991 and 992 generations. As per the ‘regular’ 911 GT2 RS, the Clubsport 25 edition is powered by a 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine that produces 515kW and 750Nm, and sends its power to the back wheels through a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission.

However the track car, which is something of a follow-up to the Porsche 935 of 2018, has many distinct design features and components. It features a completely redesigned carbon fibre front lid and apron, the latter now featuring a central air inlet to optimise air flow. The rear end has also undergone a significant makeover and here we see a wide rear wing as well as a spoiler that’s integrated into the widened rear body work and a bespoke diffuser.

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Limited 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 by Porsche and Manthey-Racing

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Manthey-Racing GmbH, Porsche Motorsport has announced the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25, limited to just 30 units. Designed and developed by Porsche and Manthey, the ’25 will be based in the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport and feature the very same 3,8-litre flat-six twin-turbo motor as 2018’s Porsche 935, along with Porsche’s seven-speed PDK transmission.

Managing Director of Manthey-Racing GmbH, Nicolas Raeder, notes, “With the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 special edition, which we designed and developed in conjunction with Porsche Motorsport, we’ve reached another milestone in the 25-year history of Manthey. It’s a perfect example of our guiding principle ‘Closer to Perfection,’”.

He also makes note of the seven victories that the partnership has yielded at the 24 hours of Nürburging in the affiliation’s quarter-century existence.

Matthias Scholz, Director GT Racing Cars notes that the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 benefits hugely from Porsche Motorsport and Manthey’s extensive racing experience around the world, proving to be the perfect racing car for private drivers thanks to its impressive showcase of superb engineering.

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Limited 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 by Porsche and Manthey

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Manthey-Racing GmbH, Porsche Motorsport has announced the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25, limited to just 30 units.
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WATCH | Porsche' special edition 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is a track-based 515kW monster

• The 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is powered by a twin turbo 3.8-litre flat-six engine delivering 515kW.

• Only 30 units will be produced.

• It is built exclusively for track days and circuit racing.

The folks over at Porsche Motorsport is celebrating the 25th anniversary with its motorsport partner, Manthey-Racing, with a special edition 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25.

Only 30 units will be made available and built exclusively for use on track days and circuit racing. The model is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-litre flat-six engine that produces 515kW, with power sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed PDK transmission.

Matthias Scholz, Director GT Racing Cars, says: "Porsche Motorsport and Manthey have won many races and championships since the team was founded 25 years ago – for example, seven times at the 24 hours at the Nürburging. Since 2013 the two companies have been closely affiliated."

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WATCH | Porsche' special edition 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is a track-based 515kW monster | Life

Porsche Motorsport celebrates the 25th anniversary of Manthey-Racing with a limited edition model - the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25.
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Manhart will give your 991-gen GT2 RS over 900bhp

The TR 900 is a modified example of the already bonkers twin-turbo 911

Few would climb aboard a 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS and immediately think ‘what I really need here is an extra 242bhp’. Though should such a thought exist, you could give German tuner Manhart a call, because it has just unveiled something called the TR 900.

To create said creature, Manhart selects a GT2 RS with both the Weissach Pack and Clubsport Pack. It then fits bigger turbos, a new intercooler kit, a remapped ECU and a new exhaust to up power to a frankly ridiculous 932bhp and torque to 774lb ft.

The PDK gearbox is beefed up to deal with the extra power, while the carbon ceramic brakes are left well alone. They’re strong enough as standard, apparently.

Manhart then fits a range of carbon fibre bodykit parts, including a front splitter, frames for the air intakes, side skirts and a new diffuser. It also then tacks on its classic gold decal set, and for good measure this one is wrapped in a lovely Midnight Dark Green.

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Manhart will give your 991-gen GT2 RS over 900bhp

The TR 900 is a modified example of the already bonkers twin-turbo 911
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Patrick Reed’s Wrecked ‘Masters’ Porsche 911 GT2 RS Appears On Copart

Towards the end of last month, a Porsche 911 GT2 RS popped up on Copart in Houston in a rather unique spec.

Not only is the 911 GT2 RS an incredibly rare, special sports car, this specific one didn’t even finish its break-in mileage before getting wrecked, with only 361 miles (580 km) on the odometer.

We knew we had seen a car in a spec like this before and now TheDrive seems to have confirmed this for us after doing a bit of extra digging.

Back in 2019, pro golfer Patrick Reed took delivery of his Porsche 911 GT2 RS in a ‘Masters’ spec after winning the 2018 tournament. TheDrive points out that the colour, the wheels, and the sticker pack all point in the direction of the professional golfer. Plus, just like the photo Reed posted to Instagram four years ago (see below), the wrecked car on Copart also has yellow calipers, yellow stitching, and yellow seatbelts.

Further supporting the case, information posted to VINwiki suggests the car is indeed Reed’s. Posts to the site outlined the car’s spec and original VIN number, which matches up with what we see on the Copart listing.

https://www.zero2turbo.com/2023/05/...-masters-porsche-911-gt2-rs-appears-on-copart


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Yikes, Manhart has boosted the Porsche 911 GT2 RS to almost a *thousand* bhp

Tuner's ‘TR 950’ package makes a scary fast car... scarier

As if you needed another reason to be petrified of the 991-gen Porsche 911 GT2 RS, Manhart is now offering an upgrade that winds it up to a ridiculous 979bhp. That’s over a hundred more than a 918 Spyder which gets four-wheel drive for support, whereas this is purely rear-driven. Yeah, might want to order a five-pack of emergency joggers.

This ‘TR 950’ package also gives the GT2 over 800lb ft, via meatier turbos, a new intercooler, and a new intake manifold to the remapped 3.8-litre flat-six. The clutch has been fettled and there’s adapted software for the seven-speed PDK ‘box, all of which should make a supernaturally fast car... faster. Consider the 'standard' GT2 RS can go from 0-62mph in 2.8s and max out at 211mph. Get those joggers on order now.

Elsewhere, Manhart will throw in coilover suspension, Continental SportContact 7 rubber and carbon ceramic stoppers to make it pointier, grippier and... stoppier. Mind you, this ex-Nürburgring production car lap record holder didn't exactly need any more of those things.

You can also opt for a suite of cosmetic changes, like carbon front splitters or new intakes for the rear diffuser. But here’s a wild thought: why not combine this mechanical package with Manthey Racing’s aero kit? You never know, you may just wrestle that record back from Mercedes…


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