Porsche and Manthey-Racing release limited-run 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25

The last of the 991-generation 911 is being given a fitting send-off – with Manthey-Racing helping to create the ultimate GT2 RS while celebrating a 25 year relationship with Porsche.

Utilising the über-fast, track-only GT2 RS Clubsport as its base, the Clubsport 25 combines the best bits of 991-gen race cars with influences from the new 992 – bridging the gap between the two generations.

While power and torque from the 3.8-litre, twin-turbo flat-six remains at 515kW and 750Nm respectively, exterior styling has been greatly revised – with the Clubsport 25 scoring a completely redesigned front bumper for better flow into the centrally-positioned radiator from the 911 GT3 R racer. Meanwhile the headlights are based on the units from Porsche's Le Mans-winning 911 RSR.

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Underneath the Clubsport 25 is a closed underbody, providing maximum downforce by channeling air to the new rear diffuser – a design change which forced Manthey-Racing to redesign the vehicle's exhausts and back-end bodywork shaping.

While the diffuser sorts out the airflow under the car, the bonnet features a central NACA duct which feeds air into the cabin – with two scoops on either side redirecting air towards the rear spoiler. It's another updated part which is now mounted on a swan-neck system similar to the 992 GT3.

Carried over from the Porsche parts catalogue of track-only vehicles, such as the Clubsport and modern 935, are; adjustable race-spec suspension, data logging and Porsche stability management, as well as variable ratio power steering from the 935 tribute car.

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Finished in a matte silver, the Clubsport 25 adopts bright green stripes and highlights which are a nod to Manthey-Racing's "Grello" liveried GT3 RS – which won this year's Nürburgring 24 Hour race for the seventh time.

Porsche and Manthey-Racing have had a lot to celebrate in recent years, with the race team helping to produce the fastest production car around the Nürburgring in the GT2 RS MR, before becoming an official partner of Porsche earlier this year.

With prices starting at €525,000 (AU$840,000) and production limited to just 30 units, it's unlikely your local race track will be graced by its presence unless you live near Monza or Spa-Francorchamps.

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