These Images are supplied with thanks to Motor Authority. In what might be the most German approach to making a fast car faster since someone at AMG said "What if we put TWO turbos on it?", Manthey-Racing has released an upgrade package for the 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS. And before you ask about the price - yes, at $113,140 (before taxes and installation), it costs more than most people's first home. This release comes hot on the heels of the 150-ish thousand dollar GT3 RS kit they released two days ago. What You're Actually Getting Let's break down this mechanical madness, shall we? First up, you get the same lightweight magnesium wheels from the GT2 RS's Weissach Package, complete with aerodiscs on the rear wheels that make them look like something from a sci-fi movie. These wheels, measuring 20 inches at the front and 21 inches at the rear, save 25 pounds of unsprung mass - that's like removing a small child from each corner of the car, but much more legal. The aerodynamics package is where things get properly clever. There are new flaps for the front spoiler that look like they've been designed by NASA, carbon-fiber air guides for the underbody that probably cost more than my entire car, a revised rear diffuser, and a new rear wing that generates enough downforce to make birds jealous. The Numbers Game At 124 mph (a speed that in most cars would be considered "quite brisk"), the front axle now generates 154 pounds of downforce instead of the standard 108 pounds. Meanwhile, the rear axle goes from producing 205 pounds to a whopping 440 pounds of downforce. That's like having a sumo wrestler sitting on the back of your car, except this one doesn't complain about your driving. The Clever Bits The suspension gets the full German engineering treatment with new coilovers that were probably developed by people who dream in physics equations. The dampers are now adjustable - three-way at the front and four-way at the rear, because apparently, symmetry is for the weak. They've even fitted stainless steel brake lines, because when you're spending this much money, regular brake lines just won't do. Perhaps the most interesting bit is the additional 2.3-gallon water tank for spray-cooling the intercoolers. It's like having a mobile drinks dispenser for your turbochargers, meaning you can spend more time on track and less time waiting for things to cool down. What Hasn't Changed Surprisingly, they haven't touched the engine. The twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six still produces 700 horsepower, all of which goes to the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that shifts faster than most people can blink. Because apparently, 700 horsepower was deemed "adequate." How very restrained of them. A “regular” GT2 RS The Fine Print You can only order this through Manthey-certified Porsche dealerships in the U.S., which is probably a good thing - you don't want Dave from the local tuning shop trying to install carbon fiber air guides that cost more than his annual salary. The good news is that the factory warranty remains intact, which means Porsche is actually okay with this madness. For those keeping score, Manthey also offers similar kits for the 991 GT3 RS, 992 GT3, and 718 Cayman GT4 RS. They've even just launched one for the new 992 GT3 RS, because apparently some people thought that car wasn't quite extreme enough. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go explain to my bank manager why I need a mortgage for car parts.
