Vehicle Description
Chassis No. WP0ZZZ99ZKS197151
"...the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 has its very own character, which
also reflects our brand values: straightforward and meticulous,
flexible and uncompromising."
-Nicolas Raeder, Managing Director of Manthey-Racing GmbH
Officially designated the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25, Porsche created
this limited edition, track-only variant of the GT2 RS Clubsport to
celebrate 25 Years of Manthey-Racing. Founded in 1996 by racer and
winner of the 1990 Porsche Carrera Cup Championship Olaf Manthey,
Manthey-Racing is often likened to Porsche's "skunk works". Since
2013 Manthey has been responsible for running a GT works
competition team for Porsche Motorsport. Often associated with the
N�rburgring - they're based there after all - since 2006
Manthey-Racing have won the N�rburgring 24 Hours seven times and in
2021 set the Nordschleife production car lap record with a 6:38.835
in a Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR. Described by Porsche's Director GT
Racing Cars, Matthias Scholz, as "closely affiliated," Porsche has
owned 51-percent of Manthey-Racing since 2013. So it's readily
apparent why Porsche felt it was time to honor Manthey-Racing with
a special variant of the GT2 RS Clubsport, but not one that was
simply a cosmetic restyle but rather one that presented technical
advances breaking new ground for those privateers interested in
track days and circuit racing.
The inspiration for the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 came from Manthey's
911 GT3 R. Fondly dubbed "Grello" by N�rburgring fans because of
its distinctive green and yellow livery, Grant Larson from Style
Porsche, designer of such legendary racing cars as the 911 RSR, 911
GT3 R as well as the modern 935, integrated these colors across the
exterior of the car. Larson said that, "We used the characteristic
color scheme of Manthey's "Grello" to specifically highlight
certain functional areas of the vehicle." Manthey's motorsport
expertise, honed over the last quarter-century, inspired the
enhanced components of the bodywork.
A characteristic feature of the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25, and of
most Porsches for that matter, are the racing headlights featuring
a four-stripe design that originates from the Le Mans-winning 911
RSR. They underwent further development specifically for the
limited edition Clubsport 25, integrating the blinkers and are
particularly proficient in illuminating the track ahead.
The centrally-positioned radiator concept is one of its defining
features. Resembling that of the 911 GT3 R, it has several
advantages: a steady, optimal airflow keeps the engine temperature
stable over a wide range of track speeds, while the repositioning
of the radiator ensures better protection against collision damage.
Just like on Manthey-Racing's "Grello," the double flicks on the
outside of the bumper increase downforce on the front axle, and the
car features a closed underbody. The carbon fiber front hood has
also been completely redesigned. Similar to the 911 GT3 R, its two
large vents separated by a center divider, funnel hot air over the
roof to the rear wing. A centrally-positioned NACA duct - combined
with the Porsche emblem - supplies fresh air to the racing
cockpit.
Thanks to the new central radiator concept, the radiators in the
fender wells could be eliminated. This improved clean airflow to
the front brakes, which maintain stable temperatures for longer. As
with the 2019 935, the flared fenders exhaust the hot air through
vertical vents by the leading edge of the front doors. A horizontal
dividing bar in the vent is finished in Grello colors - a styling
feature that is also seen within the flared fender openings at the
rear. These are connected to the front fenders by a deep
aerodynamic door sill reminiscent of the original 935 from
1976.
The rear of the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 also received extensive
modification. The rear wing features dual cutting-edge swan-neck
support brackets ensuring uninterrupted flow, with the rear wing
side plates receiving aerodynamic enhancements. The particularly
wide rear wing forms a complete unit with the body and, again
similar to the 2019 935, serves to create a wrap-around separation
edge. Redesigned vents in the rear engine lid below the rear window
expedite air circulation in the engine compartment. Manthey-Racing
optimized the design of the functional diffuser, providing space
for the newly designed exhaust system. Unique tailpipes are a
visual highlight and the required rear-facing rain lights meet the
current regulations and are also used in the current 992-generation
911 GT3 Cup.
The suspension of the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 features much of the
componentry from the 2019 935 including the 18 inch center-lock BBS
wheels. These wheels offer a significantly wider track compared to
the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport. The electronic control systems and
steering rack also come from the modern 935.
Each 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 received a dash-mounted "25 Jahre
Manthey-Racing" limitation plaque. This Clubsport 25 is number 05
of the 30 produced for 2022 and is offered in as-delivered
condition with 91 testing and delivery kilometers on its digital
dashboard. It includes many of its original Porsche delivery items
including service tools and technical literature in a Porsche
Motorsport binder. This car's offering truly is an unrepeatable
occurrence as all three examples for the U.S. market were spoken
for almost immediately, this is an extraordinary opportunity to
acquire a piece of Porsche and motorsport history.