BLOG: Falken Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3 R @ N24 Feature

The leading feature in our N24 special of Road Magazine is the all-new Falken Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R Type 997. Check out the behind the scenes feature 100% FREE here: http://issuu.com/roadonlinemagazine/docs/road_35_small
And see more great images of the Falken GT3 R – racing in its third N24, Falken 14th and in their 30th year of the brand – on our Facebook page.

VIDEO: Walter Röhrl 911 2.5 ST Rally Köln-Ahrweiler

The old Porsche master at work, in one of the best sounding 911's ever: Walter Röhrl in a 300bhp, 970KG 911 2.5 ST, dancing his way around the Rally Köln-Ahrweiler, including some footage off the Nordschleife. AWESOME!!

NEWS: Manthey Motors Nürburgring-Nordschleife Track Day

Our good friends at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, Manthey Motors are having their annual Green Hell track day on Monday 27th August – a must-do event for any Porsche fan. The “Speed & Fun” track day opens at 8am, with the track closing at 5pm and is limited to just 80 cars – giving fabulous access to the monster circuit. The noise limit is set at 103Db. Manthey racers and test drivers will be on hand to give training, as will Manthey technical service, Michelin tyre service and both KW Suspensions and the local Porsche center Koblenz will have stands. The cost is 795 € plus 19% German VAT per car and 1st driver, 395 € plus 19% German VAT per 2nd driver, 395 € plus 19% German VAT per each additional car and 171 € plus 19% German VAT per guest/co-driver. For more information, help with hotels and to book the dinner after the event etc. contact Manthey via: www.manthey-motors.de or www.manthey-racing.de. Definitely a must-do for any Porsche fan, Nordschleife life addict and one of the best open pit track days of the Green Hell calendar. Do it!!!

NEWS: Manthey Motors Lightweight 19-inch Rim 997 911

We've been lucky enough at Road to work a lot with the Green Hell giants, Manthey Racing & their road tuning brand, Manthey Motors over the years. We've had a personal factory tour by boss Olaf Manthey, followed race aces Marc Lieb, Timo Bernhard and all to victory in the epic 24-Hour (http://issuu.com/roadonlinemagazine/docs/roadissue9), been on their outstanding Nordschleife track day (see post above) and test driven/had hot Ring laps in a number of their race, fast road and track 911's. They are an incredible outfit. What they don't know about optimising the 911 brand for race or road use is not worth knowing. Olaf is a genius.
So, when they release a new lightweight wheel, it's worth paying attention. These new, three times forged, centre locked 19-inch alloy rims are not just for show on a 997 911. They are so light – saving 9.2Kg per set unsprung and turning weight – they reduce inertia enormously, having a profound effect on handling ability, grip, turn-in and braking. Trust me... I've tested their old set on a 911, and they felt amazing. And these new ones are even lighter. Manthey say: "This is the lightest sports rim worldwide for Porsche 911 in 19 inch with full TÜV approval. It will be available for Porsche 997 GT2, GT2 RS, Turbo, GT3 RS from April."
Here are the hard facts:
- 9.2. kg weight savings per set (unsprung and turning weight!) compared with a GT3 RS OEM rim
- 9x19 and 12x19
- Silver or black
- MM exclusive product
- Three times forged
- TÜV and Nürburgring approved
- Less expensive than the original factory 19" rim(s) although more advanced
The official sale price shall be € 1.350,00 net ex stock, and you can order them via http://www.manthey-motors.de/.