Setting a lap time of 1:22.649, Porsche factory driver Jorg Bergmeister pushed the 911 GT2 RS with Manthey Kit to a new production car record at Road Atlanta. The time was 2.2 seconds faster than the previous record, which had also been held by a standard GT2 RS.

Achieving that gap without adding extra horsepower makes the result even more impressive. The Manthey Kit focuses on aerodynamic grip, suspension behavior, braking confidence, and overall balance. This allows the driver to carry more speed into corners, stay more stable under heavy braking, and use the car’s power earlier when exiting turns.

Bergmeister highlighted the massive downforce and the way the suspension absorbs curbs and surface changes. For drivers who understand track work, that is where real lap time lives. It is not only about straight line speed, but about how confidently the car can attack each section of the circuit.

Strengthening Porsche’s track dominance even further, the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Kit recorded a lap time of 1:23.032. That made it the fastest naturally aspirated production car ever recorded on the Road Atlanta circuit.

This achievement matters because the GT3 RS follows a different performance philosophy from the GT2 RS. Instead of relying on turbocharged power, it uses a high revving naturally aspirated engine combined with race inspired aerodynamics and extreme chassis tuning. With the Manthey Kit added, the car becomes even more focused on cornering speed and lap consistency.

Porsche also brought a 911 GT3 fitted with its own Manthey package, and every modified model delivered faster lap times than its standard version. That shows the upgrades are not just visual or marketing based. They create measurable gains for serious track driving.

Adding the Manthey Kit is not a small decision. Depending on the 911 model and the exact configuration, the upgrade can cost between 70,000 and 150,000 dollars. That is a serious amount of money, especially on top of cars that are already expensive and highly capable from the factory.

Still, for dedicated track drivers, the value becomes clearer. The kit does not chase easy headline numbers by adding power. Instead, it improves how the car uses its existing performance. Better aerodynamics, more focused suspension tuning, and sharper braking behavior help the driver reduce lap times in a controlled and repeatable way.

For collectors and performance enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, the Manthey Kit also adds exclusivity and motorsport credibility. It turns the 911 GT models from already fast sports cars into machines built for drivers who care about every tenth of a second. In that world, the cost is not only about parts. It is about precision, status, and owning one of the most capable road legal track cars available.