Manthey marks 30 years with two Porsche race cars limited to 15 units each
Porsche specialist Manthey unveiled two limited-edition race cars at Hockenheim for its 30th anniversary: the 560-PS 911 GT3 Cup MR 30 and the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport MR 30.
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Manthey has unveiled two track-only special editions to mark its 30th anniversary. The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup MR 30 and 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport MR 30 made their world debut on Oct. 9 at the DTM season finale at Hockenheim. Only 15 of each will be built, according to Manthey, which is taking order requests until Oct. 30.
The 911 GT3 Cup MR 30 is based on the revised 992-generation 911 GT3 Cup. Its 4.2-liter flat-six makes 560 PS (412 kW), according to Manthey, and drives through a sequential six-speed gearbox. Track width grows by 20 millimeters at the front and 50 millimeters at the rear, and lightweight wheels save 3.8 kilograms. With the aero and cooling package, a development car with less power lapped the 24.358-kilometer Nürburgring Endurance Series layout in 7:58.605.
The 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport MR 30 makes 500 PS and weighs 5.7 kilograms less than the base model. Manthey says it caps about 10 years of Cayman-based race car development; deliveries start in November, with the 911 following from the first quarter of 2027. "We are delighted to be able to present two further special highlights at the end of our anniversary year," Managing Director Nicolas Raeder said. Manthey did not give prices.