Porsche Expands Stake in Manthey, Plans New Collaboration Models
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Porsche has increased its stake in Manthey Racing to 67%, paving the way for new performance models and exclusive track experiences. This collaboration may lead to unique, limited-edition variants, similar to those seen in Porsche's history.
Expanded Investment in Manthey Racing
Porsche is ramping up its investment in Manthey Racing, increasing its ownership stake to 67%. This move is part of Porsche's broader strategy to revitalize its business, including the introduction of a new mid-engined supercar. Manthey is already known for its performance kits and serves as an effective factory GT racing team for Porsche.
Future Collaborations and Special Models
With the expanded relationship, Porsche plans to develop performance kits and exclusive track experiences, reminiscent of the PTX program available in the U.S. Notably, the collaboration will focus on creating 'few-off' models, which represent a distinct departure from the current performance kits. Historically, such models include unique versions of the 911, such as the manual-turbo 911 Sport Classic.
Potential for New Performance Variants
The partnership could lead to more extreme, performance-oriented variants of the 911, similar to the one-off Flachbau RS presented at Monterey Car Week. Additionally, Manthey and Porsche may collaborate on new iterations of the upcoming 718 EV or the anticipated mid-engined supercar. Details on the first Manthey-co-developed few-off are expected to emerge in the coming years.