Porsche 911 GT3 Sets New Record

On a crisp afternoon at the Nürburgring‑Nordschleife, Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister unleashed the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 and reset the history books. Lapping the full 20.832‑kilometer circuit in 6:56.294 minutes, the six-speed manual GT3 became the quickest production car with a stick shift to lap the Green Hell—beating the previous manual benchmark by more than 9.5 seconds. Even more impressive, the new time is 3.633 seconds quicker than its 992.1 predecessor equipped with a quicker‑shifting PDK gearbox.

Porsche 911 GT3: Manual Mastery on the Nordschleife

The record lap unfolded under 54-degree Fahrenheit ambient conditions, with track temps hovering near 80 degrees. Bergmeister piloted a factory‑spec 502‑horsepower Porsche 911 GT3 fitted with the optional Weissach Package, relying on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires sized 255/35 R20 up front and 315/30 R21 at the rear. Thanks to eight‑percent shorter gearing, the manual GT3 delivered harder thrust out of the Nürburgring’s myriad bends while its re‑tuned suspension—developed with lessons from the GT3 RS—smoothed out curbing and camber changes. “The new Porsche 911 GT3 inspires even more confidence at the limit,” Bergmeister said afterward. “I was faster in almost every corner, and with the manual gearbox I definitely had more to do—making the lap even more fun.”

Porsche 911 GT3: Engineering Elevation Beyond Horsepower

Andreas Preuninger, Porsche’s Director of GT Cars, credits meticulous chassis evolution for the dramatic gain in pace. “More and more customers of the Porsche 911 GT3 are opting for the six‑speed manual,” he explained. “Although the PDK version is still quicker, we wanted to answer enthusiasts who asked how fast a manual could go. The result speaks for itself.” With unchanged 4.0‑liter flat‑six power, the enhanced aero balance, new suspension geometry, and mechanical limited‑slip differential helped carve those vital seconds. Under notary supervision, the lap was certified at 6:56.294 minutes—cementing the Porsche 911 GT3 as the unrivaled king of manual‑transmission performance and reinforcing Stuttgart’s commitment to driver‑engaging sports cars even in an era of ever‑faster automatics.

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