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Porsche Manthey Celebrates 30 Years With Race Cars
Porsche's Manthey Racing unveils two limited-edition race cars for its 30th anniversary.
In brief
Porsche's Manthey Racing unveils two limited-edition race cars for its 30th anniversary. Porsche's Manthey Racing releases two rare race cars: a 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport MR 30 and a 911 GT3 Cup MR 30, both developed for track use to mark 30 years of partnership. Originally reported by Motor1.
Porsche Manthey Marks 30 Years
Porsche increased its stake in Manthey to 67 percent this week, strengthening ties with the motorsport specialist as the company celebrates three decades of making Stuttgart's sports cars more capable on track.
Two Limited-Edition Race Cars Unveiled
Manthey revealed the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport MR 30 and 911 GT3 Cup MR 30 at the DTM season finale in Hockenheim.
718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport MR 30
This model celebrates the end of Cayman road car production with a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six producing 493 horsepower and a weight reduction of 12.5 pounds.
911 GT3 Cup MR 30 Engine Upgrade
The 911 GT3 Cup MR 30 features a water-cooled 4.2-liter flat-six producing 552 horsepower, an increase in displacement over the standard Cup car's 4.0-liter engine.
Weight and Aerodynamics Improvements
Both cars use extensive carbon-fiber bodywork and lightweight forged wheels to reduce weight by 12.5 pounds for the Cayman and 8.3 pounds for the 911, with enhanced aerodynamics for track use.
Limited Production and Delivery Dates
Manthey will produce only 15 units of each car, with deliveries starting in November for the Cayman and early next year for the 911 GT3 Cup MR 30.
The short version
Porsche's Manthey Racing releases two rare race cars: a 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport MR 30 and a 911 GT3 Cup MR 30, both developed for track use to mark 30 years of partnership.
