Overview

• Porsche's 2025 911 GT3, equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, achieved a record-breaking lap time of 6:56.294 minutes at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
• The lap, driven by Porsche ambassador and professional racer Joerg Bergmeister, beat the previous manual production car record of 7:01.3 set by the 2017 Dodge Viper ACR.
• Key engineering improvements, including a more stable chassis and shorter gear ratios, contributed to the GT3’s performance gains.
• Despite the PDK dual-clutch transmission being faster, Porsche chose the manual to highlight driver engagement and meet rising demand for manual gearboxes.
• The record positions the manual 911 GT3 as the fourth-fastest sports car ever at the Nürburgring, edging out the Ford Mustang GTD by over a second.