Watch from the passenger seat as the new Porsche 911 GT3 sets a record at the Nürburgring

Experience the thrill of racing at high speeds around the iconic Nürburgring in the new Porsche 911 GT3. This road car with a manual transmission has set a new record for the fastest time around the track, beating the previous record by almost 10 seconds. Watch the video from the cockpit to feel the excitement for yourself.

The record-breaking run was achieved by Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister driving a 911 GT3 with the Weissach package, setting a time of 6:56.294. This time was 9.5 seconds faster than the previous record set by the Dodge Viper ACR in 2017, taking into account track reconfigurations in 2019.

The updated 911 GT3 with the Weissach package features lightweight components like carbon fiber shift paddles and trim, resulting in a faster and more enjoyable driving experience with the manual transmission. The car was even quicker around the track compared to the previous generation GT3 with a PDK gearbox.

According to Bergmeister, “The new 911 GT3 inspires even more confidence at the limit than the previous model. I was faster in almost every corner. We learned a lot from the 911 GT3 RS, especially with the chassis. The car is much more stable on bumps and over the curbs. And thanks to the eight-per-cent-shorter gear ratio, there is noticeably more drive from the rear axle when accelerating with the same engine power.

“Even if it would have been a few seconds faster with the seven-speed PDK – with the six-speed manual gearbox I definitely had more to do on the fast lap – and it was therefore even more fun.”