As Motorsport.com Italia reports, Porsche has stepped up its control over Manthey Racing by lifting its stake in the company to 67 percent. This move arrives directly under the umbrella of a fresh initiative from Stuttgart known as the 'Sportwagenschmiede '35' program, alongside the newly minted 'Home of Sports Cars' structure. It is a massive push into high-performance vehicles, pulling the racing operation and road car projects even closer together.
Under the 'Home of Sports Cars' umbrella, Porsche is grouping its operations into three distinct pillars: Performance, which includes Manthey; Exclusivity, covering Sonderwunsch and Exclusive Manufaktur; and Heritage. The strategy aims to expand the joint offerings of both brands, reaching well beyond standard GT models into out-of-segment special models, performance kits, and exclusive track experiences.
Michael Leiters, the CEO of Porsche, emphasized the deep-rooted partnership between the two entities. "Manthey is a trusted collaborator of Porsche for many years, firmly anchored in the world of motor racing and with a loyal customer base. We intend to build on this foundation," Leiters stated, noting that the increased stake brings the Stuttgart manufacturer even closer to the Nürburgring-adjacent brand.
Manthey brings serious credentials to the table, boasting 30 years of GT experience, seven outright victories at the 24h of Nürburgring, six category wins at Le Mans, alongside numerous FIA WEC titles and DTM championships. Since 2020, the partnership has already yielded nine Manthey Kits developed together, spanning machines from the 911 and 718 all the way to the recent Taycan Turbo GT equipped with the Weissach package.
Nicolas Raeder, CEO of Manthey Racing GmbH, welcomed the equity shift as a sign of mutual trust and appreciation built over 13 years of joint projects. Co-managing director Martin Raeder added that the new shareholding structure places them in a stronger position for the future, allowing both companies to better target existing synergies and tighten the bridge between motorsport machinery and production road cars.
