In what might be the most predictable yet exciting news since someone discovered that bratwurst tastes better with beer, Manthey Racing is about to make Porsche's already bonkers GT3 RS even more... well, bonkers. And before we dive into what they've done to Stuttgart's finest track weapon, let me tell you why this is a bigger deal than finding out your mother-in-law's vacation has been extended by a week. Who Are These Manthey Chaps Anyway? For those of you who don't spend your evenings watching Nürburgring lap times like normal people watch Netflix, Manthey Racing is essentially what happens when German engineering meets obsession. They're 51% owned by Porsche themselves, and they're the folks responsible for making Porsche's race cars even faster than Porsche themselves can. They're the equivalent of a finishing school for cars that are already valedictorians. Their claim to fame? They're the most successful team in Nürburgring 24 Hours history, with seven overall victories. When Porsche needs to make something go faster around a track, they don't call their own engineers - they call Manthey. That's like Gordon Ramsay asking someone else to cook his dinner. Now, onto their latest creation, which they're planning to unveil on November 22nd - the GT3 RS MR. And yes, those last two letters stand for Manthey Racing, not "Massively Ridiculous," though that would be equally appropriate. Image Credits: The Supercar Blog, available at [link] The Aero Bits If you thought the standard GT3 RS had enough aerodynamic appendages to make a Boeing engineer blush, wait until you see what Manthey's done. They've basically taken every surface that could generate downforce and made it generate more downforce. The headline act is a new carbon fiber rear wing that's more complex than quantum physics. It's got two elements (because one is clearly for peasants), DRS functionality (yes, like in F1), and end plates large enough to serve dinner on. There's also a shark fin that makes actual sharks look understated, and roof fins that probably generate enough downforce to drive upside down in a tunnel. Though I wouldn't recommend trying that. They've even replaced the rear window with a carbon panel, because apparently, seeing what's behind you is less important than saving weight. Though to be fair, in a GT3 RS, if something's behind you, you're probably doing it wrong. Image Credits: The Supercar Blog, available at [link] The Front End The front hasn't been left alone either. There's a new splitter with support struts that looks like it could double as a snowplow, dual aero flicks on each side of the bumper (because one flick is never enough), and air curtains that probably manage air better than most climate control systems. Image Credits: The Supercar Blog, available at [link] The Serious Bits But Manthey isn't just about making cars look like they've raided a carbon fiber factory. They've fitted semi-active suspension that probably costs more than my house, and high-performance brakes with braided lines that could probably stop time itself. The wheels even get their own carbon fiber covers, because apparently, regular wheels aren't aerodynamic enough. I wouldn't be surprised if these covers alone add 5 mph to the top speed, though good luck seeing them at speed - they'll be a blur anyway. Image Credits: The Supercar Blog, available at [link] The Power Surprisingly, they've left the engine alone. The 4.0-liter flat-six still produces 525 hp and 342 lb-ft of torque, all going through Porsche's brilliant 7-speed PDK gearbox. But that's like saying Beethoven's 9th Symphony is "just some notes" - it's not about the numbers, it's about how you use them. The Verdict What Manthey Racing has done here is take one of the most focused track weapons ever created and made it even more focused. It's like giving a surgeon a sharper scalpel, or giving me a larger wine glass - it was already good at its job, but now it's even better. Will it be expensive? Almost certainly. Will it be worth it? For the kind of person who takes their GT3 RS to track days and wants to show GT2 RS owners what real downforce looks like, absolutely. And on that bombshell, I'm off to sell a kidney. Not mine, obviously - I need both of those for drinking. But I'm sure I can find a volunteer somewhere… Full specifications will be revealed on November 22nd, at which point I expect my jaw to drop lower than the car's ride height.
