The Ultimate Test Track
Porsche is among the most respected brands in the performance category. Part of the automaker’s performance pedigree comes from its extensive testing at the Nürburgring in Germany, where the development team gathers data to improve areas such as chassis tuning and aerodynamics.
Now, Porsche is paying tribute to the Nürburgring with a limited-production 911 GT3 called the 100 Jahre Nürburgring. The model was created to commemorate the track’s 100th anniversary in 2027 with cosmetic changes, many of which reference its nickname, the Green Hell. Porsche has set numerous records there, including a 6:43.300 lap in the 911 GT2 RS with Manthey Performance Kit. Among production cars, only the Mercedes-AMG One has gone faster. The automaker also holds the outright lap record with the non-production 919 Hybrid Evo, which clocked a 5:19.546 around the 20.8-km (12.9-mile) track – more than 45 seconds quicker than the runner-up, the Volkswagen ID.R.
Green Means Go
The Porsche 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring features green exterior accents as a nod to the Green Hell, with the green wraps on the front and rear also serving as protective films. The exterior can be finished in either White or GT Silver Metallic, the latter inspired by Porsche Cup cars. Its forged aluminum wheels measure 20 inches at the front and 21 inches at the rear and are finished in high-gloss California Gold.
The green motif carries over into the interior, appearing on the dashboard, driver’s seat, and roll cage. Occupants are welcomed into the cabin by “Welcome to the Green Hell” lettering on the door sills. The interior also features three lines of black stitching and one in GT Silver as a tribute to the Nürburgring’s curbs. Other track-inspired details include the Nürburgring logo on the driver’s headrest, the “Grüne Hölle” inscription on the mode button, and a green push-to-pass button.
Porsche has not announced any powertrain changes, so the special edition is expected to retain the standard 911 GT3’s 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine, which produces 502 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque. Customers can choose either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK). Manthey, a Porsche specialist based near the circuit, also offers an optional color-coordinated kit featuring modified suspension, optimized braking components, and an extensive aerodynamic package for improved track performance.
One Hundred Ways In
Only 100 examples of the Nürburgring tribute 911 GT3 will be produced, all for the German market. Orders will open in September 2026, with deliveries scheduled for 2027. No pricing has been disclosed, but for reference, the standard 911 GT3 starts at $235,800 in the U.S.
The Porsche 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring celebrates not only the Nürburgring’s centennial but also the brand’s deep connection to the track, from its first competition there with the 550 Spyder in 1953 to more recent milestones, including the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package and Manthey Kit setting a 6:55.533 lap record for electric executive cars.
