June 4, 2022Cars / News

This Performance Kit Makes The 911 GT3 Even Faster

And it is approved by Porsche!

Those who buy the Porsche 911 GT3 don’t usually come out and say, “I wish it went even faster”. But, of course, there are some who do. Well, they can now ask for the Manthey Performance Kit for their current-gen track-bred road car.

What happens then? Porsche says that the performance kit ropes in modifications to the aerodynamics and some of the chassis components. Or, in simple English, the 911 GT3 becomes faster through corners. As a result, it can lap the fearsome 20.8km Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6 minutes and 55.737 seconds. That’s 4.19 seconds quicker than the standard GT sports car. And that’s when both cars had the same type of tyres – the optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.

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Of course, you’d want to know finer details about the kit in question. So, to improve aerodynamics, the 911 GT3 gets a more prominent spoiler lip and side flaps at the front. Those work in tandem with the tweaked air guide elements on the car’s underbody to increase downforce. Doing the same at the back is s a wider wing with a tear-off edge. And the fins of the rear diffuser, and the aerodiscs on the back wheels, are made out of CFRP (Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer).

Don’t worry because there’s more nerdy stuff. The performance package also brings a new four-way coilover suspension for the 911 GT3. The adjustable setup helps improve handling in high-speed corners. And get this – Porsche claims that even with the track-focused spings in place, the 911 GT3 will be still acceptable for use in the real world. And if you want to take things a notch higher, get the optional lightweight forged wheels, racing brake pads and illuminated door sill guards.

So, there you have it. The kit will help you post better lap times and impress those who love science. The Mathey Performance Kit from Porsche Tequipment is now available for buyers in Europe. As for deliveries, they will commence in the autumn of 2022. Yes, the package will soon be available for other markets and no, installing it will not void the manufacturer’s warranty on the 911 GT3.

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May 16, 2024

New-Gen Bentley Continental GT Debuts Next Month

It’s been only a few days since Bentley confirmed a few juicy details about what will replace its iconic W12. The Brits have now confirmed the new powertrain’s first project – the fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT. And it isn’t far from shedding its cover, as you can see here. In fact, we’ll get to see it in full next month.

As you’d expect, not much has been unveiled as of now. But we know the “Ultra Performance Hybrid” powerplant will deliver a whopping 782ps of power and a mammoth peak torque of 1,000Nm. Courtesy of the electric motor and a battery to back it up, the new-gen Continental GT will also be capable of travelling 80km with zero local emissions. Another astonishing figure for the brand is a WLTP-certified CO2 figure of less than 50 g/km.

Backing up the new powertrain and its massive power reserves will be an active all-wheel-drive system with torque vectoring, four-wheel steering, an electronic limited-slip differential, 48V electric active anti-roll control and new dual-valve dampers. Of course, new design and a variety of modern-day creature comforts will also play their part. Put all those facts together, and the takeaway is this: the new-gen Bentley Continental GT will be the most powerful, dynamically capable and sustainable luxury grand tourer in the company’s history.

Exciting times ahead!

May 15, 2024

Icons of Porsche, Middle East’s largest car festival, returns in November 2024

If the 911 is Porsche’s automotive icon, the Icons of Porsche is the brand’s iconic and flagship festival in the Middle East. Since its debut in 2021, the Icons of Porsche festival has already racked up a footfall of over 50,000 fans to celebrate not just the glorious past, dynamic present and exciting future of Porsche but also regional arts, culture and cuisine within the event. And now, the largest car festival of the Middle East returns for the fourth edition at ‘The Slab’ in the Dubai Design District on 23-24 November 2024. The two-day celebration will feature the best of Porsche sports cars, artwork installations, renowned artists and celebrity appearances at ‘The Slab’. Dr. Manfred Bräunl, Chief Executive Officer of Porsche Middle East and Africa, commented, “I cannot wait to announce some of the beautiful cars we have in store that will not only come from local collectors but also from the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Last year’s event overwhelmed us, with over 27,000 visitors and media coming from all over the world to celebrate with us.”