In 2027, the Nürburgring will celebrate its 100th anniversary. For decades, Porsche has achieved motorsport successes and set records there. At the same time, the circuit has been an integral part of the development and testing of production vehicles. Porsche Deutschland is celebrating this special connection with an exclusive edition model: the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring incorporates the fascination of the Eifel circuit into numerous exterior and interior details. The model will be presented to the public for the first time as part of the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland from 15–16 August at the Nürburgring. Customers can order the edition from September 2026, with a total of 100 vehicles available for the German market. They will be delivered to customers during the anniversary year 2027. Porsche is also offering a unique customised Manthey Experience.
“In every Porsche there is a little bit of the Nürburgring – and this edition model has a particularly large amount,” says Robert Ader, CEO Porsche Deutschland. “We are celebrating the close connection to the legendary circuit in the Eifel, which has long since become our home, with the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring.”
The exterior: Front and rear panels in green
The edition model combines Porsche’s motorsport DNA with a tribute to the Nürburgring and its rich history. This idea is reflected in numerous details. Customers can choose between the two exterior colours White and GT-Silvermetallic. White represents the classic, neutral racing colour in which many vehicles are delivered from the factory, leaving room for individual sponsor branding. GT-Silvermetallic, on the other hand, takes its inspiration from Porsche Cup cars. Striking green accents also reference the “Green Hell” – the nickname coined by Jackie Stewart for the legendary Nordschleife. The front and rear panels feature green protective film. In the past, factory teams used this approach to make it easier to distinguish their cars from one another during races.
The optionally available Manthey Kit further emphasises the motorsport character of the edition model and has been colour-matched accordingly. In addition to a modified suspension and optimised brake components, the kit features an extensive aerodynamic package that increases downforce to 540 kilograms at 285 km/h. The performance of the kit was demonstrated by reigning DTM champion Ayhancan Güven with a lap time of 6:50.853 minutes on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Another motorsport-inspired detail is the green recovery straps for the towing eyes. They can be screwed in at the front and rear before use on the circuit. In line with racing regulations, white arrow markings indicate the recovery points. Historic Nürburgring logos on the fenders and a selectable race number from 0 to 999 on the bonnet, doors and rear window further underline the connection to the legendary Eifel circuit. For the design, the Style Porsche and Exclusive Manufaktur designers opted for a special typeface that looks handwritten and was inspired by the graffiti on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. As with racing cars, the sunstrip on the windscreen of the edition model combines functionality with recognisability: it reduces glare for the driver when the sun is low while also featuring a golden Porsche lettering as an unmistakable motorsport statement.
The exterior components and wheels also fit into the colour concept: while the mirror bases are finished in the exterior colour, the upper and lower housings are presented in green. The lightweight aluminium forged wheels in 911 GT3 design and 20/21-inch format (front/rear) are finished in high-gloss Californiagold, while the centre locks are matt black and feature a GT3 logo. Exclusive plaques on the B-pillars bear the “GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring” lettering and the Nürburgring circuit graphic – also in Californiagold. At the rear, the large wing defines the appearance: the underside of the wing blade features golden Porsche lettering, while the sideplates are painted green and adorned with a golden Nürburgring emblem.
The interior: green roll cage and driver’s seat with gradient perforation
“Welcome to the Green Hell” – five words that underline the unique character of the edition model and set both driver and passenger up for an emotional driving experience. Both door sill plates, made from black anodised, brushed aluminium, feature this lettering. Illuminated in white, it makes a clear statement when the doors are opened. The LED door projector adds to the anticipation of the legendary corners of the Eifel circuit by projecting the Nürburgring track outline onto the entry area. A highlight of the interior, featuring extensive black leather/Race-Tex surfaces, is a special cross-stitching pattern on the upper sections of the dashboard and doors: the combination of three black and one GT-silver stitching rows creates a distinctive look inspired by the Nürburgring curbs.
Corresponding to the colour accents at the front and rear, the rear roll cage is painted green. With the two lightweight sports bucket seats, this colour is reserved for the driver’s side: a green background (“Backing”) shimmers through beneath the gradient perforation of the seat centre and cushion. The driver’s headrest is embroidered with the Nürburgring logo, while the passenger-side headrest features the GT3 lettering. Both can be removed for circuit use with a helmet. Another eye-catching detail is the mode button on the GT steering wheel, which bears the “Grüne Hölle” lettering. The push-to-pass button is also finished in green. The dashboard trim panel, painted in high-gloss green, visually stands out from the other black elements. Customers can choose between the 7-speed Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK) and the 6-speed manual sports transmission. The gear markings are finished in green. The gear knob of the manual version is also made of walnut, as in the 911 Carrera T.
“The Nürburgring has been part of our development programme for decades and is the emotional home of our GT vehicles. This edition model translates the atmosphere of the Nordschleife into numerous exterior and interior details that combine motorsport, performance and craftsmanship,” says Alexander Fabig, Head of Product and Individualisation at Porsche. “Together with Style Porsche, we have created a vehicle that pays tribute to the emotional fascination of the Nordschleife and 100 years of motorsport history.”
Unique Customised Manthey Experience
Together with Manthey, Porsche is offering buyers of the edition model exciting insights behind the scenes of motorsport during the upcoming anniversary year. Based directly at the Nürburgring, the company specialises in Porsche GT models and has been one of the world’s leading Porsche racing teams for 30 years. Porsche AG has been the majority shareholder since 2013. As part of the “Sonderwunsch Manthey Experience”, participants can look forward to an intensive day with motorsport experts, emotions and driving enjoyment. Customers can experience Manthey up close and gain a comprehensive insight into the possibilities offered by the Manthey Kit on site.
The sports car for your wrist
Exclusively for buyers of the model, Porsche Design is offering a matching timepiece. The case of the special edition of the iconic Chronograph 1 is made from lightweight and robust titanium and finished with a black coating. Inside is the highly precise, COSC-certified Porsche Design WERK 01.140 calibre with a bilingual day and date display. The movement is powered by a rotor that picks up the shape and colour of the vehicle’s wheel. Further details connect the sports car and timepiece: the historic Nürburgring logo adorns the matt-black dial. The black strap made from original Porsche interior leather is perforated like the vehicle’s seats and features a green textile “Backing”. The decorative stitching matches the vehicle and is finished in GT-Silver. Like all Porsche Design Timepieces, the Chronograph 1 – 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring is handcrafted at Porsche’s state-of-the-art in-house watchmaking facility in Grenchen, Switzerland.
Porsche and the Nürburgring: closely connected for decades
Much has changed since the Nürburgring opened on 18 June 1927 – but one thing has remained: the unique and highly demanding character of the Nordschleife. Although the circuit has been modified and shortened several times throughout its history, its unmistakable layout is still defined by 73 corners, steep climbs and descents, and around 300 metres of elevation change. Over 20.8 kilometres, the ribbon of asphalt winds through valleys and past Eifel mountains rising to heights of up to 800 metres.
Hardly any other circuit is as closely connected to Porsche’s history as the Nordschleife. The Nürburgring already played a central role in the early years of the Porsche brand: on 31 May 1953, Porsche competed in the Eifelrennen for the first time with the 550 Spyder. Just a few weeks later, on 2 August 1953, the 550 Spyder first used the newly developed Type 547 engine – later known as the legendary “Fuhrmann engine” – during practice for the German Grand Prix. From 1954 onwards, this power unit became known as “Carrera” and formed the technological basis for Porsche’s motorsport activities, shaping the brand to this day. In the decades that followed, the Nürburgring became the stage for numerous successes: in 1967, Porsche won the 1,000-kilometre race for the first time with the 910 – with many more victories to follow. Among the iconic moments is Stefan Bellof’s record lap, when he set a time of 6:11.13 minutes in practice in 1983 – a benchmark that was only beaten in 2018 by Timo Bernhard in the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo.
Porsche was among the first manufacturers to systematically integrate the Nürburgring into its testing programme. Between March and October, sports cars are tested here under maximum loads – from endurance and suspension setup work to aerodynamic and functional testing. The Nürburgring is regarded as one of the most demanding tests of vehicle durability in the world. Accordingly, the so-called “compression factor” is extremely high: one kilometre driven on the Nordschleife corresponds, in terms of the stress placed on the vehicle, to numerous kilometres on public roads. This allows almost an entire vehicle life cycle to be simulated within a short period of time. With fast corners, hard compressions, crests and constantly changing road surfaces, the legendary circuit challenges both man and machine. The edition model therefore not only celebrates 100 years of the Nürburgring, but also Porsche’s decades-long connection with one of the most demanding race tracks in the world.