Getting around the Green Hell with the sun shining overhead is hard enough. When the track is sodden, putting 520 horsepower to the pavement and not tapping a barrier is a Herculean challenge. For today's demonstration, we have Kevin Estre as our guide around the 12.9-mile circuit. The thirty-year-old Frenchman is a Porsche Supercup, FIA WEC, and …
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Manthey Tuned Porsche 993 RSR Blitzes Around Nurburgring GP Circuit
One of just forty-five 993 RSRs in existence, this 3.8-liter monster is a rare sight. Despite the small numbers, those curvaceous haunches, massive tires, and snorkels in the rear make you wonder why this model is not as well known. Perhaps this example deserves some special attention, since it's Olaf Manthey's very first racing car. A little …
Continue to the full articleTesla Built A Modified Model S In An Attempt to Steal the Taycan’s Thunder at the Nurburgring
Porsche recently proved that the Taycan Turbo S was more than capable of setting quick laps at the Nurburgring, and that got a lot of international media attention. That didn't sit well with ego maniac and cult of personality Elon Musk. As the head of California-based Tesla, he is constantly trying to use his social media soapbox to keep …
Continue to the full articleRide Along For A Frantic Lap Around the ‘Ring in a 1976 Porsche Turbo
Though the Widowmaker strikes fear into the hearts of many, this footage suggests it's not necessarily as fearsome as its reputation suggests. While it wouldn't be fair to call it a pussycat, this example looks approachable by a talented shoe. Granted, the car here is heavily modified and the man in the seat is one of the best instructors at the …
Continue to the full articleManthey’s First 718 Cayman GTS Hunts BMW M4 Competition at the Nurburgring
A certain sebastian vittel YouTube channel is back again, demonstrating his driving talent and making his viewers envious with the latest addition to this incredible stable. The first 718 Cayman GTS to be modified by Manthey Racing, this car has all the agility a track toy needs, though it might lack a little in the propulsion department. …
Continue to the full articleManthey Racing Describes the Secrets to Their GT2 RS MR
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 …
Continue to the full articleManthey’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 …
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