Porsche has unveiled an upgraded version of the track-focused 718 Cayman GT4 RS. The new Manthey kit, developed in collaboration with Porsche Motorsport and Nurburgring specialists Manthey, enhances the car’s aerodynamics and suspension for improved track performance. This modification has enabled the sports car to complete the Nurburgring circuit in an impressive 7 minutes and 3.121 seconds. This time is more than six seconds faster than the stock model’s time. Porsche ambassador Jorg Bergmeister was behind the wheel for this record-breaking attempt, with the car equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.
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Porsche Mission X Concept Reveals its Secrets in a Walkaround Video
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Porsche has bestowed upon itself a very special gift. The automaker unveiled the Mission X concept at its Museum in Zuffenhausen earlier this month—an all-electric hypercar that aims to become the fastest production vehicle to ever lap the Nurburgring. However, there is much more to this vehicle than just record-breaking ambitions, and a new video by TopGear provides us with all the details.
Our colleagues from TopGear were provided with the opportunity to spend some time with the Mission X in a location near Paris, France, free from any interruptions. Let’s begin with the major news—the likelihood of an official production version. Although Porsche has yet to officially confirm it, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume hinted at the strong possibility of a production decision being made within the next month, stating that there are “good opportunities.”