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Porsche 911 GT3 Sets Record as Fastest Manual Car

4/18/2025

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The Porsche 911 GT3 has made history, clocking an astonishing 6:56.294 minutes at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, claiming the title of the fastest production car with a manual transmission. Driven by Jörg Bergmeister, it shattered the previous record by 9.5 seconds, proving that the thrill of manual gearboxes still reigns supreme.

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The Porsche 911 GT3 has made history, clocking an astonishing 6:56.294 minutes at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, claiming the title of the fastest production car with a manual transmission. Driven by Jörg Bergmeister, it shattered the previous record by 9.5 seconds, proving that the thrill of manual gearboxes still reigns supreme.