Manthey Racing Model Catalog

RACE MODELS (Competition Platforms)

Model 01: Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

Category: One-Make Circuit Racing
Primary Era: Late 1990s–2000s (foundational years)
Current Status: Active worldwide in Porsche one-make series

Description

The 911 GT3 Cup is Porsche’s standardized race car for one-make championships. All cars are mechanically similar, meaning success depends on preparation, setup accuracy, driver development, and race execution rather than technical loopholes.

Manthey’s Role

This platform formed the foundation of Manthey Racing’s identity. Shortly after the company’s formation in 1996, Manthey entered Porsche Supercup and rapidly established itself as one of the most disciplined teams in the paddock.

Competitive Use

• Porsche Supercup
• National Carrera Cup series

Winning Record

Manthey achieved multiple consecutive championships in Porsche Supercup during the late 1990s, proving its operational excellence early in its history. These titles established Manthey’s credibility and made later endurance opportunities possible.

Catalog Note

The GT3 Cup is not Manthey’s most famous car—but it is the cornerstone model from which everything else followed.

Model 02: Porsche 911 GT3 R

Category: GT3 Endurance & Sprint Racing
Primary Era: 2010s–Present
Current Status: Core Manthey race platform

Description

The 911 GT3 R is Porsche’s flagship GT3 race car, designed for Balance-of-Performance endurance racing. It is sold to customer teams globally and eligible in nearly every major GT series.

Manthey’s Role

This is the definitive Manthey race car of the modern era. Manthey has built its reputation around extracting maximum endurance performance from GT3 platforms—especially on demanding circuits and in long-distance races.

Manthey programs emphasize:

• long-run tire and brake management,
• wet-weather adaptability,
• traffic navigation,
• pit stop efficiency,
• strategic calm over extended race durations.

Competitive Use Today

• Nürburgring Endurance Series
• Nürburgring 24 Hours
• Global GT endurance championships
• Professional-amateur endurance events

Do Other Teams Use Manthey GT3 Rs?

Teams do not buy a “Manthey GT3 R” as a separate model. Instead:

• They purchase a Porsche 911 GT3 R.
• Manthey may be contracted to prepare, engineer, or operate the car.
• Manthey may provide strategic or technical support to external teams.

In endurance racing terms, Manthey acts as a top-tier operational partner, similar to how elite engine builders or chassis specialists function in other series.

Sustained Winning Record

This platform is central to Manthey’s record number of overall victories in major endurance events—particularly at the Nürburgring 24 Hours—making it the most consistently winning Manthey race platform.

Model 03: Porsche 911 RSR

Category: GTE / Works Endurance Racing
Primary Era: 2013–2019
Current Status: Retired from top-level competition

Description

The 911 RSR represented Porsche’s highest-level GT race car during the GTE era. Unlike GT3, this platform was closer to factory development and required full manufacturer-grade operations.

Manthey’s Role

Manthey transitioned from elite privateer to factory GT operator through the RSR program. Running the RSR demanded:

• global logistics,
• multi-race championship planning,
• close integration with manufacturer engineering teams.

Competitive Use (Historical)

• World endurance championships
• 24-hour endurance classics
• Manufacturer GT championships

Sustained Winning Record

The RSR period includes:

• championship titles,
• endurance race victories,
• consistent podium finishes across seasons.

This era firmly established Manthey as a works-level team, trusted with Porsche’s top GT efforts.

Catalog Note

While no longer active, the 911 RSR represents Manthey’s peak factory-execution phase.

ROAD & TRACK PERFORMANCE MODELS

(Manthey Performance Kits – MR Series)

These are not race cars. They are factory-aligned, track-focused upgrade packages developed by Manthey for specific Porsche road models. Each is engineered for durability, repeatability, and measurable lap-time performance.

Model 04: Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR

Category: Track-Focused Road Car
Primary Era: Late 2010s
Current Status: Benchmark MR package

Description

The GT2 RS MR is the most extreme Manthey road-car configuration. Built on Porsche’s turbocharged flagship, the MR package transforms the GT2 RS into a circuit-optimized machine emphasizing stability, aero efficiency, and endurance capability.

Typical Upgrades

• aerodynamic optimization
• motorsport-grade suspension tuning
• braking system enhancements
• track-specific setup calibration

Where It’s Used

• private track days
• high-performance driving events
• time-attack-style circuit sessions

Sustained Performance Reputation

While not a race entry, the GT2 RS MR is widely regarded as one of the most capable track-ready road cars ever developed under an OEM-aligned program.

Model 05: Porsche 911 GT3 RS MR

Category: Naturally Aspirated Track Weapon
Primary Era: 2010s–Present
Current Status: Active MR platform

Description

The GT3 RS MR builds on Porsche’s most aerodynamically aggressive road car. Manthey’s upgrades refine the RS into a machine capable of consistent, repeatable lap performance rather than short-burst speed alone.

Manthey Focus

• high-speed stability
• corner-entry confidence
• thermal durability
• balance over long sessions

Where It’s Used

• advanced track days
• private circuit programs
• endurance-style track driving

Sustained Performance Reputation

This platform is known for durability and consistency, aligning closely with Manthey’s endurance-racing DNA.

Model 06: Porsche 911 GT3 MR

Category: Dual-Purpose Track & Road
Primary Era: 2020s
Current Status: Active MR platform

Description

The GT3 MR targets drivers who want Manthey’s engineering philosophy in a less extreme, more versatile package than the RS.

Manthey Focus

• braking stability
• chassis precision
• aerodynamic balance
• track longevity

Where It’s Used

• frequent track days
• driver-training programs
• club-level performance driving

Sustained Performance Reputation

The GT3 MR is valued for usability and predictability, making it a popular entry point into Manthey-enhanced performance.

Few Can Replicate

Manthey Racing’s “model lineup” is not broad—it is surgically focused. Each platform serves a distinct role within a unified Porsche ecosystem:

• GT3 Cup built Manthey’s discipline.
• GT3 R defines Manthey’s endurance dominance.
• RSR proved Manthey’s factory-level execution.
• MR road cars translate racing knowledge into controlled, repeatable track performance.

Other teams may race Porsche GT cars, but few can replicate Manthey’s integration of engineering, operations, and long-distance strategy. That’s why Manthey Racing is not just associated with certain models—it is often considered the reference point by which those models are judged.