Having the fastest production-based car around the 'Ring takes power, poise, and predictability. As an aside, I consider this car a genuine production car that's been optimized and not wildly modified, as the power output remains the same as the factory car, and the right elements of the car have been massaged just so to give the car added …
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Manthey’s GT2 RS MR Snags a 6:40 Lap at the Nurburging
There's something so satisfying about seeing the Nurburgring street-car crown returned to its rightful owner. In this constant headline-snagging battle between the major sports car marques, it's only fair that Porsche enjoys some more time at the top of the pile after dethroning the Lamborghini Aventador SV-R, courtesy of specialists Manthey …
Continue to the full articleLars Kern Terrifies Foul-Mouthed Passenger on Nerve-wracking Nurburgring Blitz
Warning: Lots of inappropriate profanity in the footage above. For Lars Kern, the man who set the 991 GT2 RS' record lap at the Nurburgring, this might've seemed like a casual jaunt through the forest. Braking early, giving the slower cars a wide berth, and avoiding much curb hopping, he strings together a respectable lap that wouldn't come …
Continue to the full articleWhat Makes Driving the Nürburgring So Special?
Nearly every track has at least one legendary corner or section. These components can often define an entire course, and cement its reputation. What is Laguna Seca without the Corkscrew? Spa without Eau Rouge? Mount Panorama without the downhill esses? Most tracks are lucky to have one such element. Seemingly like all things about the Nürburgring, …
Continue to the full articleKevin Estre Flogs the 991.2 GT3 RS Around the Nurburgring
While the GT2 RS might officially rule the roost, its normally aspirated sibling is still the favorite among some. A slightly better balance, stiffer suspension, less weight, and a more tractable engine makes the GT3 RS the favored hardcore track car in some people's eyes—including a certain YouTuber by the name of Sebastian Vittel. Famous BP …
Continue to the full article600-Horsepower M4 Battles GT3 RS on the Nürburgring
As a testament to the incredible natural poise the GT3 RS possesses, this footage shows how well it fares against an already-potent M4 with a slew of modifications and a talented driver. Some might regard this as an unfair match, a track car against a mildly-tuned grand tourer, but it's actually a closely run battle between two focused machines …
Continue to the full articleThis Classic Documentary Follows Porsche at Sebring and the Targa Florio 1972
The roar of engines set to sub-standard audio and an authentic script has the ability to mesmerize any petrolhead. Add in the familiar punchy twang of Mario Andretti and the soothing tones of Vic Elford, then top it off with an award-winning soundtrack, and you've got a classic racing documentary that will please any watcher with a drop of oil in …
Continue to the full articleVideo: How Long Can a 996 GT3 Last in the Real World?
Porsche 911s have a reputation for reliability. They're robust. You might even hear them referred to as "workhorses." All are undeniably true—spotting a forty-year-old 911 SC isn't tough in most cities. They are the everyday supercar, the one to take your kids to basketball practice in style. What about a 996.2 GT3 Clubsport that's spent nearly …
Continue to the full articleWalter Röhrl Elegantly Drifts a 911 S at a Rainy Nürburgring
The legend might be nearing seventy, but his talent hasn't diminished a bit. Walter Röhrl is still the king of driving in inclement weather, and this masterclass of graceful drifting through a sodden Nordschleife must be seen by anyone with a drop of motor oil in their veins. Even with a 2.0-liter motor powering this vintage 911 S, Rohrl still …
Continue to the full articleWatch the new Porsche GT2 RS Lap the Nurburgring Faster Than Any Production Car Before It.
Six minutes and forty seven point three seconds (6:47.3). That's the record crushing time Porsche's new GT2 RS recorded as it lapped the Nurburing Nordschleife. For those counting, that's nearly five (5) full seconds faster than the previous record held by Lamborghini's Huracán Performante (not to mention more than 5-seconds faster than the 918). …
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