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The Drive
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
Spied: Porsche Taycan Turbo Weissach Running Aero Wheels and GT3 Fender Vents
The latest car news, reviews, and features. This week, our spy photo contact in Germany sent us an album of a Porsche Taycan Turbo prototype running extremely wild-looking aero. From the asymmetrical wheels and GT3 RS-style fender vents we can see here, it seems clear that Porsche is not done tuning its already mind-meltingly fast electric super sedan. The top of the Taycan food chain right now is the 2026 Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package. Ringing up at about a quarter-million bucks, it claims up to 1,019 horsepower and can do 0 to 60 in an unsettling 2.1 seconds with launch control. Meanwhile, a couple of weeks ago, I drove the relatively pedestrian Taycan Cross Turismo with less than half as much power … and thought that felt insanely fast. I suppose aero tweaks don't necessarily mean Porsche's planning for more speed per se; the brand's tinkerers might simply be looking for more stability and range. Aerodynamic adjustments can, of course, play a big part in both. The spy who sent us these images indicated that longtime Porsche collaborator Manthey was working on this particular Taycan setup, and that Porsche race driver Lars Kern was at the wheel. Kern has driven Porsche cars, including the Taycan, in quite a few instances of important development driving and record-chasing. Close study of the images, as best as we can see beyond the camo and tape, reveal wheel arch extensions on the front and rear that are more extreme than even what's on the current Weissach car. And the rear-wheel aero covers and front fender vents are hard to miss. 'As on the 911 GT3 RS, the wheel arch ends at the top and a completely new air deflector guides the air from the wheel arch past the side of the vehicle,' photographer Stefan Baldauf noted in an email. 'The diffuser under the car is also very striking. This is also more reminiscent of a GT3 RS than a Taycan. A completely new lip and additional flaps can be seen at the front. The prototype was fitted with Pirelli tyres.' It looks spectacular. And while I'm kind of neutral about electric cars in general, the Taycan in particular is one of my favorite things on the road right now. It's cool to see that Porsche is still pushing the platform. This clip will give you a sense of what the mighty Taycan Turbo is already capable of: Got a tip? Send us a note at tips@
Miami Herald
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Goes Even Harder With Aggressive Manthey Racing Upgrades
Our spies are always camped at the Nürburgring Nordschleife during industry testing days, and their latest sighting is of a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with several additions that appear to come straight out of the Manthey Racing playbook. For the record, the $230,000+ Taycan Turbo GT with the no-cost Weissach Package is already an exceptionally hardcore electric sedan with 1,019 horsepower and no rear seats, and independent testing has seen 0-60 mph sprints completed in as little as 1.89 seconds. Porsche set a Nürburgring time of 7:07.55 with its most hardcore Taycan last year, breaking records as the fastest series-production electric car and the fastest four-door of any kind on the track, but then the Chinese rained on Porsche's parade, hard, and this new prototype, expected to cost around $300k in production form, seems like Germany's retort. Launched earlier this year with a starting price approximate to just $73,000, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra offers 1,527 hp and similar 0-60 times. A more powerful, quicker accelerating, cheaper EV might not seem like a big deal, but ever-improving Chinese cars have been hurting Porsche's market share in the region, and with the SU7 Ultra beating the Taycan Turbo GT's time by lapping the Green Hell in just 7:04.95 last month proves that Xiaomi's lower asking price is not necessarily evidence of a lesser product. With Manthey Racing upgrades, Porsche will surely take a crack at reclaiming the record. We doubt there's much weight that can be shed here, but Manthey's focus is predominantly on aerodynamic enhancements, and these photos show several elements that are similar to those seen on the Porsche-owned tuner's GT3 RS kit. At the front, the lower side intake scoops have lost their grilles, and the middle of the front fascia is no longer a closed panel. However, the side intakes just below the headlights, which cool the brakes, have been closed up. The outer extremities of the front fascia have gained canards for additional downforce, while the lower splitter seems sharper and is no longer connected to the winglets that form air curtains over the wheels. This is because the Manthey kit will widen the car with bulging arches, which, at the front, are vented and feature a floating air guide to smooth turbulent air from behind the front tires. Also noteworthy is that the hood has vents aligned with the center of the arches. The side skirts don't appear to have changed much, if at all, as is the case with the rear wing. The rear wheels, though, have gained Manthey's trademark aero covers with another floating air guide, and the lower half of the rear fascia is far more aggressive, with a simply massive diffuser that wouldn't look out of place on the Le Mans grid. All in all, this looks mighty, and our spies report that racing driver Lars Kern was at the helm. He's the man who has set numerous Nürburgring Nordschleife lap records for Porsche, so it's quite possible that he and the automaker are preparing to go for gold again. But the Chinese won't be easy to beat, even after all this. Last month, a modified version of the SU7 Ultra lapped the almost-13-mile course in just 6:46.87, some 8 seconds quicker than a GT2 RS with the Manthey Racing kit, and not far behind the outright record-holder, the Mercedes-AMG ONE (6:29). Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
DTM Norisring: Thomas Preining wins chaotic race
Manthey Porsche driver Thomas Preining clinched victory in the second race of the Norisring round in the 2025 DTM season. Preining, who started from sixth on the grid, triumphed thanks to a flawless strategy, beating Emil Frey drivers Jack Aitken and polesitter Thierry Vermeulen, who completed the podium in second and third place respectively. Advertisement The race started with a dramatic incident in Turn 1, involving Marco Wittmann's BMW, the Lamborghinis of Mirko Bortolotti and Nicki Thiim, and Jules Gounon's Mercedes, all of which retired, while Morris Schuring's Porsche was damaged. The red flag was waved to recover the stricken cars and clear debris from the track. The race restarted behind the safety car with polesitter Vermeulen maintaining the lead from Aitken and Preining, who had jumped from sixth to third in the first start. A full-course yellow was called by race control when Fabio Scherer (HRT Ford) suffered a loose wheel; Tom Kalender slowed down to meet the delta time, but his Mercedes was hit from behind by Gilles Magnus' Aston Martin, and both had to retire. 'I wouldn't say I braked too early – drivers just sometimes don't anticipate it,' Kalender explained to 'I saw three or four seconds left on the dash, which is normal. Advertisement 'That would've been the usual braking point. I don't know what the other driver was thinking, but it happened. You can't just vanish into thin air. It was a typical racing incident.' Ayhancan Güven, Manthey EMA Porsche 911 GT3-R, Tom Kalender, Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf Mercedes-AMG GT3, Morris Schuring, Manthey EMA Porsche 911 GT3-R Ayhancan Güven, Manthey EMA Porsche 911 GT3-R, Tom Kalender, Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf Mercedes-AMG GT3, Morris Schuring, Manthey EMA Porsche 911 GT3-R Once the race resumed, the leading pack came in for their first pitstops, but leader Vermeulen was overcut by Aitken and Preining. More attrition occurred in the second half of the race, with Ricardo Feller rear-ending Luca Engstler when braking for the first corner, which ended the Spa 24 Hours winner's race while Feller was able to continue. Advertisement At the front, Preining was closing in on Aitken, trailing the Ferrari driver by less than a second. The 2023 DTM champion braked too late when he made his initial attack at the Dutzendteich hairpin, but then pitted one lap earlier; a swifter service from the Manthey squad put him right on Aitken's tail after the latter's second pitstop. Preining quickly took the lead to win by 1.5s. "I'm obviously very happy – this win was really hard-fought today," Preining told "I had a fantastic start, moving from sixth to third, which is tough on the outside here, but it worked out well. After that, it was a brutal battle with Jack. "We overtook Thierry thanks to strategy. Jack didn't give me an inch, but I think it was fair and great entertainment for the fans. As always, we had a full house here, and it was nice to deliver a cool show." Maro Engel took fourth ahead of Arjun Maini and the third Emily Frey Ferrari driver, Ben Green. Rene Rast salvaged seventh position but dropped to sixth in the drivers' standings, still led by Lucas Auer (Landgraf Mercedes), who finished eighth. Advertisement Preining is now tied on points with Saturday race winner Jordan Pepper, both of whom trail Auer by seven points. The DTM will return in five weeks' time at the Nurburgring, on 9-10 August. Race 2 results To read more articles visit our website.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Major oil price shock looming as Israel-Iran conflict threatens critical global shipping passage
If the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran threatens a critical shipping route and significantly cuts global oil supplies, prices could surge to as much as $120 a barrel, according to industry experts. The price of West Texas Intermediate, a key crude oil benchmark, is sitting around a one-year high, while global benchmark Brent Crude is nearing a five-month high Wednesday as the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its sixth day. President Donald Trump met with his national security team Tuesday to discuss the escalating conflict, sparking speculation the U.S. could be preparing to join the attack, creating more volatility in the market, according to Ewa Manthey, commodities strategist at ING Financial Service. Exxonmobil Ceo Talks Oil Supply Amid Iran-israel Conflict But Manthey said the "key worry for the market" is the potential for disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The waterway is not only wide enough to handle the world's largest crude oil tankers. It is considered one of the world's most important oil chokepoints, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods echoed those concerns, saying that while global oil supply is sufficient to withstand a disruption to Iranian exports, the greater concern is the potential impact on oil shipments through that waterway, which moves almost a third of global seaborne oil trade. Read On The Fox Business App In 2024, 20 million barrels of oil per day, about 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption, flowed through the waterway. There are also very few alternative options to move oil out of the strait if it is closed, according to the EIA. Oil Prices Spike After Israel's Strikes On Iran A significant disruption to these flows would be enough to push prices to $120 per barrel, according to Manthey. But if disruptions persist toward the end of the year, she noted that Brent could trade to new record highs, surpassing the record high of close to $150 per barrel reached in 2008. "If this occurs, we would need to see governments tap into their strategic petroleum reserves," Manthey said, noting that it includes the U.S., which sits on more than 400 million barrels of crude oil in its strategic petroleum reserves. Manthey said another solution would be if the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) tapped into its spare production capacity of more than 5 million barrels per day. "While they are in the process of bringing supply back online, a disruption to Iranian supply may prompt them to bring this supply back at an even quicker pace," Manthey article source: Major oil price shock looming as Israel-Iran conflict threatens critical global shipping passage 登入存取你的投資組合
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jerri Manthey Bids Last Farewell to Survivor After Being Excluded from Season 50 Cast
With over two decades and three trips to Survivor under her belt, Jerri Manthey is bidding a formal farewell to the show — and not of her own accord. On May 28, longtime Survivor host and executive producer unveiled the highly anticipated all-star cast for the show's milestone 50th season, set to air in early 2026. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But fans quickly noticed one glaring omission: Jerri Manthey, now 54, was nowhere to be found on the list. Manthey originally became popular in 2001 on Survivor: The Australian Outback, season two of the show. She quickly became known for her acerbic wit and aggressive play, and soon found herself labeled as the franchise's first true "villain." Her in-your-face personality made her both hated and remembered — a presence that carried over with her return appearance on Survivor: All-Stars, where she was famously booed by the live studio audience during the reunion segment. Now, with Season 50 on the horizon — a season many view as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to celebrate the most legendary players — Manthey has been omitted, and she's not being quiet about it. On a heartfelt and candid cameo video posted to her Instagram, Manthey shared her profound disappointment. "I'm heartbroken too, I suppose," she replied. "The affection and support that everyone has been giving online has just been so beneficial in assisting me in beginning the healing process, but I'm not going to make any bones about it: I'm angry, I'm dismayed, I'm sorrowful, and sometimes I'm wondering myself that very same question too: How am I going to survive this?" Manthey said she's been taking time to think, sitting with her feelings and attempting to work through the blow. She did admit that she felt a deep sense of "utter disrespect" over being left out of the milestone season, particularly after giving nearly 25 years of her life to the Survivor fraternity. "That's nearly half my life," she said. "Been a part of, supported, involved in, tried to be involved in the Survivor fan base." Reality TV star also admitted the personal trade-offs she's made along the way, suggesting the emotional and career cost of being bound to a franchise that has now, in her description, made her feel "underappreciated. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Even if her absence from the all-star season signals the end of her Survivor ride, Manthey's legacy — as a spirited competitor, a reality TV pioneer, and one of the most infamous figures in the show's long-running history — is securely embedded in the hearts of fans. And while Survivor 50 is continuing without her, it's evident that for countless fans, it just won't be the same.
