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New Porsche 911 GT3 Sets Nordschleife Lap Record for Manual Transmission Cars

Porsche 911 GT3 (992.2) Achieves New Benchmark at the Nürburgring

Porsche has established a new performance benchmark at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, claiming the title for the fastest production car equipped with a manual transmission. The latest Porsche 911 GT3 (992.2), featuring a six-speed manual gearbox and the high-performance Weissach package, completed a lap in a remarkable 6 minutes and 56.294 seconds. This feat outpaced the previous record by more than 9.5 seconds, showcasing the car's outstanding engineering and track capability.


Driven by seasoned Porsche development driver Jörg Bergmeister, the new GT3 not only outperformed its predecessor (992.1) with PDK transmission by approximately 3.6 seconds, but also surpassed the 2017 record set by Lance Arnold in a Dodge Viper ACR, which posted a lap time of 7:01.300 on the shorter 20.6-kilometre track variant. Adjusted to the full 20.832-kilometre Nordschleife layout, the Dodge’s lap time is estimated at 7:05.800.


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A Victory for Driving Purists

According to Andreas Preuninger, Director of Porsche’s GT Model Line, increasing numbers of customers prefer the more engaging experience of manual transmissions in the 911 GT3. "We are frequently asked how fast the 911 GT3 with a manual transmission would be on the Nordschleife—and now, we have delivered the answer," said Preuninger.


The result not only highlights the enhanced dynamic capability of the 992.2 GT3, but also underscores Porsche’s continuous improvement in chassis tuning and handling. Lessons learned from the 911 GT3 RS development played a significant role in the new model’s superior performance.


Enhanced Chassis and Gear Ratios Boost Confidence and Speed

Bergmeister shared that the new GT3 offered greater confidence at the limit, feeling more stable over curbs and track irregularities. One of the significant improvements contributing to the record lap was an 8% shorter gear ratio, which delivered sharper acceleration without any increase in engine power.


"Although the car could have been marginally quicker with the seven-speed PDK, the manual transmission made the drive more engaging and enjoyable," said Bergmeister, highlighting the thrill of piloting the car with full control.


This record-setting lap affirms Porsche’s commitment to delivering thrilling driving experiences—balancing innovation, tradition, and precision engineering in the world of high-performance sports cars.


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