The 992.1-generation Porsche 911 GT3 was a defiant celebration of
the naturally aspirated engine in a turbocharged era. At the rear,
Porsche's free-revving 4.0-liter flat six produced 502 horsepower
and 346 lb-ft of torque, with six individual throttle bodies
helping deliver immediate, linear power all the way to its
9,000-rpm redline. The seven-speed PDK, engineered and tuned
specifically for the GT3 and fitted as standard equipment,
amplified that responsiveness with near-instantaneous shifts and
launch control capable of consistent 2.7-second zero-to-60 mph runs
in independent testing.
Beneath the unassuming 911 Carrera-based body, a
motorsports-derived double-wishbone front axle, adapted from the
911 RSR and 911 GT3 Cup, sharpened steering, while the extensive
use of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic helped the new GT3 weigh
almost exactly the same as its predecessor. Aero elements like the
swan-neck rear wing, a defining GT3 cue, contributed up to roughly
150-percent more downforce in track-oriented settings, and the
package was rounded out by track-ready hardware, including massive
brakes, center-lock wheels, and a rigid chassis developed to thrive
under repeated hard laps.
Completed on 9 December 2021, chassis number 69359 was specified in
Paint to Sample Viola Metallic with a matching roof, paired with a
Black Leather/Race-Tex interior stitched in GT Silver. The exterior
color scheme was complemented by contrasting Deviated Stitching
Interior Package and a suite of deviated-stitching Z-options, while
Racing Yellow seat belts, central tachometer, and Sport Chrono
stopwatch dial added further color accents. The GT3's exterior was
sharpened by satin Black wheels, carbon-fiber mirror upper trims,
and Exclusive Design taillights, with high-gloss carbon-fiber trim
inlays and door-sill guards continuing the theme inside.
The extra options list was equally well considered, led by Porsche
Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) with yellow calipers, Full Bucket
Seats, and the Carbon Fiber Roof, joined by the 23.7-gallon
extended-range fuel tank. Comfort and usability were addressed by
the sought-after Front Axle Lift, LED-Matrix Design headlights in
Black with PDLS+, BOSE audio, and rear ParkAssist.
Manthey Racing, a motorsport and engineering specialist that is
majority-owned by Porsche, developed the Manthey Performance Kit
for the 992 GT3, offering enhanced factory-approved performance.
Rather than increasing output, the package was engineered to
sharpen aerodynamics, chassis setup, and braking performance while
reducing unsprung mass. With these revisions fitted, Porsche
factory driver Kevin Estre recorded a 6:55.737 lap of the
N�rburgring Nordschleife versus 6:59.927 for a standard
992-generation GT3.
Equipped on this example, the kit encompasses a new four-way
adjustable suspension, Manthey OM-1 lightweight wheels with
detachable aerodiscs, and a brake upgrade featuring braided brake
lines and upgraded brake pads, complemented by an aerodynamic
package comprising a revised front splitter/lip, front flics, a new
rear diffuser, and a carbon-fiber rear wing with Manthey side
plates. Safety enhancements include a Manthey paint-matched roll
bar with Schroth five-point harnesses and a Manthey fire
extinguisher. Notably, the Manthey upgrades do not compromise the
factory warranty, which remains valid on this example until 15
February 2028.
The accompanying clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report documents that
the car was retained in Florida until 2025 when it was acquired by
the current owner, and verifies its low original mileage of 1,367
miles. Today this well-optioned Paint to Sample GT3 remains in
like-new condition and is made even more collectable by its Manthey
Performance Kit, a coveted, Porsche-aligned suite of aerodynamic
and chassis refinements that elevates track capability while
preserving the GT3's naturally aspirated character. Delivering a
rarely seen combination of engagement and usability, the
992-generation GT3 has emerged as one of the most highly praised
911s ever created and well-specified examples such as this
represent one of the most collectible modern Porsches.
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