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Porsche 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche — A Birthday Present Worth 510 Horsepower

If Porsche ever needed an excuse to build another special 911, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s 90th birthday is a pretty good one. The man who penned the original 911—and later founded Porsche Design—would have turned 90 on December 11, 2025. Stuttgart’s tribute? Not a cake, not a sculpture, but something much more appropriate: a limited-run 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche, a 510-hp, detail-obsessed homage to the brand’s most influential designer.

Only 90 units will exist, each hand-finished by the Sonderwunsch (“special wish”) division. One goes to F. A.’s son, Mark Porsche. The remaining 89 are for customers who will get a bespoke commissioning experience before production begins in late 2026. Orders open April 2026—so start sweet-talking your dealer now.

A GT3 With Touring Manners and Museum-Grade Details

Underneath the heritage polish sits the 911 GT3 Touring Package, meaning you get the same naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six pumping out 510 PS (375 kW), but without the shouty fixed rear wing. Instead, there’s a subtle extendable spoiler, keeping the car in low-key sleeper mode—assuming anyone mistakes a GT3 for “low key.”

But this edition is all about craftsmanship and storytelling.

The paint alone, F. A. Greenmetallic, was brewed specifically for this model. It’s a modern reinterpretation of the Oakgreenmetallic hue on F. A. Porsche’s personal G-Series 911. It also debuts a new exclusive Paint to Sample label on the A-pillar—a detail collectors will pore over at auctions decades from now.

Then there are the wheels: Sport Classic rims in satin-gloss black with center locks and the historic 1963 Porsche crest. They’re not typically available on the Touring Package GT3, but exceptions are the whole point of Sonderwunsch. A gold-plated “90 F. A. Porsche” badge on the rear grille seals the exterior with commemorative flair.

Inside: Where Memory Meets Material Science

As with many Porsche special editions, the interior goes deep into storytelling. The key motif is the F. A. Grid-Weave fabric—an intricate five-color pattern using black, green, truffle brown, cream, and Bordeaux red threads. The design comes from F. A.’s favorite jackets, the ones Mark Porsche recalls from childhood visits to his father’s studio.

This fabric appears on the seat centers, glove box, briefcase, and even the reversible luggage compartment mat, all surrounded by Truffle Brown Club Leather with Chalk Beige stitching.

Two more nods to the man himself elevate the cabin:

  • A walnut plywood gear knob with F. A. Porsche’s engraved signature
  • A gold-plated dashboard plaque reading “One of 90,” featuring a silhouette of the original 911

Even the Sport Chrono clock is a tribute, modeled on the one-off Chronograph I F. A. made for himself.

A Watch to Match the Car

No Porsche tribute would be complete without a timepiece. Buyers receive an exclusive Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche, built by hand in Grenchen.

It features:

  • A patina-inspired luminous treatment mimicking aged radium/tritium
  • The historic Porsche Design logo
  • F. A.’s initials in place of the standard day/date logo
  • A rotor modeled after the GT3’s wheels
  • A titanium case coated in black, echoing the original 1972 design

A matching leather strap—using the same materials as the GT3’s interior—comes with a quick-change system.

It’s vintage in spirit, modern in function, COSC-certified, and limited to—you guessed it—90.

The Weekender and the Wildcard Return of the Porsche Junior

The commemorative package also includes a Truffle Brown leather weekender bag, lined with the same Grid-Weave fabric, and wearing the same 90th-anniversary badge as the car’s rear grille.

And then there’s the curveball:
Porsche is resurrecting the Porsche Junior, a bowl-shaped sled from the 1960s beloved by the Porsche family. This new version is carbon fiber with a Kevlar core and—naturally—painted F. A. Greenmetallic. Production? Also limited to 90 units.

A Tribute F. A. Would Probably Approve Of

F. A. Porsche famously said, “When you consider the function of an object, the form usually emerges by itself.” The 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche follows this credo religiously. It’s functional, fast, and focused, yet full of warm, personal details that turn an already iconic sports car into a rolling design retrospective.

Whether you see it as a museum piece or a track car with a grandfather clock’s worth of history, this GT3 is more than a birthday present—it’s a love letter to the man who drew the first line of Porsche’s most enduring silhouette.

Source: Porsche

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Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Kit: Track-Day Royalty Gets Its Crown

In the world of track-day toys, few production cars see as much real circuit mileage as the Porsche 911 GT3. For many owners, it isn’t just a weekend car—it’s a lap-time weapon. But Porsche knows its customers well, and for the most obsessive among them—those chasing tenths, shaving seconds, and living for split times—there’s a new, sharper answer. It’s called the Manthey Kit, and it pushes the already ferocious 992.2 GT3 deep into GT-racer territory.

The upgrade isn’t cosmetic marketing fluff; it’s a ground-up performance overhaul. Porsche and Manthey’s engineers have tackled everything that matters on a racetrack: downforce, suspension, braking, and stability. Consider it the Weissach Package’s overachieving cousin—hungrier, meaner, and laser-focused on lap times.

And those lap times speak clearly. The kit-equipped GT3 circulated the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:52.981, slicing 2.8 seconds off the previous Manthey-equipped model despite damp autumn conditions. That’s not evolution—it’s a full send.

Aero: Downforce With a Capital D

The GT3 is already a downforce monster, but the Manthey Kit turns the entire underbody into a single aerodynamic philosophy. Porsche extended the turning vanes under the car by a full meter—to a massive 1.5 meters—creating a broad pressure skirt that sucks the GT3 to the tarmac with ruthless efficiency. Even the luggage compartment floor is now covered to form a completely smooth aero surface.

Up front, a newly extended lip, revised diffuser fins, and side flaps stack on more bite at high speed. Out back, the swan-neck wing grows wider, gains a Gurney flap, and uses enlarged, inward-curved end plates to squeeze optimal airflow. A longer-finned rear diffuser boosts downforce without the usual drag penalty.

Then come the rear carbon aerodiscs, which don’t just look like Le Mans cosplay—they shave drag and complete a fully integrated aero package.

The results are brutal:

  • 355 kg of downforce at 285 km/h in road mode
  • 540 kg in circuit mode (track use only)

That’s race-car territory. No extra drag. Just more grip. Everywhere.

Suspension: Built for Kerbs and Commitment

Track-day driving isn’t just about aero—it’s about how the car reacts when aero isn’t enough. Here, Porsche and Manthey developed a four-way adjustable coilover suspension, designed specifically for circuit punishment. Riders can tune rebound and compression without tools, and the spring rates rise moderately—10 percent at the front—matching the new higher downforce loads.

The payoff? More mechanical grip, better stability through quick direction changes, and real confidence when clattering over kerbs at speed.

Lightweight forged wheels—20-inch front, 21-inch rear—cut unsprung mass by six kilograms and come in three finishes. Braided steel brake lines sharpen pedal feel, and optional PCCB-specific racing pads give serious fade resistance.

This is the GT3 re-engineered for endurance stints, not Sunday drives.

Styling and Extras: Track Toys, Tastefully Done

For owners who want the look to match the lap time, Porsche offers a suite of visual goodies: illuminated carbon sill trims, white Manthey door projectors, colored aero wheel discs, and race-style tow straps (red, black, or yellow). Carbon front air outlets and rear intakes complete the motorsport vibe—though, naturally, some pieces must be removed before heading back onto public roads.

Nordschleife Proven, Notary Certified

Porsche treats the Nürburgring as its proving ground, and the Manthey GT3’s lap time was run by reigning DTM champion Ayhancan Güven—no novice. Even on a partially damp, slippery track, the car delivered a blistering 6:52.981. Both the new and previous Manthey GT3s ran on optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R rubber, and the time was officially verified by a notary.

Güven was clear: the new kit transforms the GT3’s cornering capability. “The significantly higher downforce and optimised suspension make the car very easy to control and provide the driver with even more confidence,” he said. Better weather, he noted, could have unlocked an even quicker lap.

Manthey boss Nicolas Raeder echoed him. After a year of wind-tunnel work and thousands of kilometers of European circuit testing, he believes there’s more time on the table—and plans a repeat attempt in better conditions.

Porsche’s 911 GT3 already occupies rare air: one of the few road cars that feels built primarily for racetrack joy. The new Manthey Kit takes that ethos and turns the intensity up several clicks. More downforce, more grip, more stability, and less lap time—it’s the purest expression yet of Porsche’s track-day philosophy.

For the lucky few able to unlock its potential, the GT3 Manthey Kit doesn’t just sharpen the car. It transforms the experience. And at the Nürburgring, the stopwatch is already applauding.

Source: Porsche

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Porsche 911 GT3 Lëtzebuerg Legacy

A blend of national pride, artistic expression, and Porsche engineering prowess has culminated in a singular automotive masterpiece: the Porsche Lëtzebuerg Legacy 911 GT3 with Touring Package. Commissioned to mark 75 years of Porsche Luxembourg, one of the brand’s earliest international importers, this bespoke vehicle was unveiled at an exclusive customer event on June 28.

Crafted through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch (special request) program and in collaboration with Luxembourg artist Jacques Schneider, the project honors the enduring relationship between the German marque and the Grand Duchy. The result is far more than a car—it’s a cultural statement on wheels.

The Art of Personalization

From its hand-painted Fire Red lion graphic overlaying Ice Gray Metallic bodywork to the meticulously embroidered Luxembourg national anthem on the headliner, nearly every element of this GT3 tells a story.

“This project pushed the boundaries of what we do,” said Alexander Fabig, Vice President Individualization and Classic at Porsche. “Our experts created never-before-seen design features that honor Luxembourg’s heritage while staying true to the understated elegance Porsche is known for.”

The lion motif, a proud emblem of Luxembourg, appears both on the car’s exterior—across the hood, doors, and even the fuel filler cap—and subtly throughout the cabin. Discreetly printed leather panels, aluminum seat backs with white “Vive” lettering, and illuminated ‘Porsche Lëtzebuerg’ door sills in Schneider’s own handwriting elevate the interior to the level of high art.

Under the Skin: A Pure GT3 Experience

The car is based on the 911 GT3 with Touring Package, a driver-focused variant that forgoes the fixed rear wing in favor of a more refined silhouette and a retractable rear spoiler with Gurney flap. Beneath its striking skin lies a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six, delivering 510 hp (375 kW) and 450 Nm of torque. True to GT3 form, the powertrain promises spine-tingling performance and razor-sharp responsiveness.

Despite the extensive customization, the model retains all of the GT3’s track-honed DNA—only now, it’s wrapped in an extraordinary artistic vision.

An Homage in Every Detail

More than 700 hours of work went into the vehicle’s exterior paint job alone, making it the most labor-intensive finish ever created under the Sonderwunsch banner. The red lion—a recurring symbol in Schneider’s artwork—was applied by hand in over 20 separate steps.

Other details speak directly to Luxembourgish identity. The words “Vive Vive Vive”, short for Vive Luxembourg, are laser-etched into the GT3’s 20- and 21-inch alloy wheels, subtly contrasting against the Graphite Gray surface. The same phrase appears in bold lettering on the car’s underbody—visible only on display, making it a hidden message of national pride.

The interior continues the tribute: Schneider’s own handwriting was digitized to embroider an excerpt from the national anthem, paired with the outline of the Grand Duchy itself. The headliner, finished in Racetex, represents the first time such personalization has been attempted in a Porsche production car.

Past, Present, and Future of Porsche in Luxembourg

Operated by the Losch Group, Porsche Luxembourg has been an official importer since 1950, with roots going back even further to 1948, when Martin Losch began building the automotive legacy. Over decades, the company has evolved into one of Luxembourg’s leading mobility providers, with 13 retail operations and a comprehensive approach to modern transportation.

“This car is more than a collector’s piece,” said Tom Weber, Brand Manager of Porsche Luxembourg. “It’s a symbol of trust, innovation, and shared values between Porsche and the people of Luxembourg. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve created together.”

An Icon Reimagined

As a product of both German engineering precision and Luxembourgish cultural richness, the Porsche Lëtzebuerg Legacy 911 GT3 exemplifies how tradition and innovation can coexist. It speaks to collectors, enthusiasts, and patriots alike—a truly one-of-a-kind creation that bridges performance and identity.

With this latest Sonderwunsch project, Porsche doesn’t just celebrate an anniversary—it redefines what it means to personalize an icon.

Source: Porsche

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Porsche Lëtzebuerg Legacy 911 GT3