What Manthey-Racing does

Manthey-Racing GmbH is a German motorsport and performance-engineering firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in Meuspath, near the Nürburgring, with 251–500 employees. The company is majority-owned by Porsche AG and operates as Porsche's designated global GT partner. Manthey designs and sells model-specific performance upgrade kits ("Manthey Kits") for Porsche road cars — covering the 911 GT3, GT3 RS, GT2 RS, 718 Cayman GT4/GT4 RS, and Taycan Turbo GT — comprising aerodynamic components, suspension systems, lightweight wheels, brakes, and powertrain enhancements developed in collaboration with Porsche's Weissach Development Centre.

Beyond kit sales, Manthey operates three additional business lines. First, motorsport services: technical support, mobile spare-parts logistics, and vehicle preparation for professional racing teams competing in DTM, FIA WEC, IMSA WeatherTech, 24h Series, Nürburgring Langstreckenserie, and other GT championships; the company also fields its own Grello-liveried works entries. Second, OEM development services for Porsche and potentially other automotive manufacturers, leveraging motorsport-derived engineering. Third, customer experiences including Manthey Trackdays on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the Porsche Track Experience partnership, and Live Experiences at major endurance races, alongside an authorized Porsche Service Center at Meuspath.

Distribution is hybrid: direct sales from the Meuspath headquarters, a global network of 100+ approved Porsche Center fitting partners across 21+ countries, an online shop for merchandise and selected parts, and mobile on-event motorsport support. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is available on request through fitting partners. The company is led by Managing Directors Nicolas Raeder and Martin Raeder, who continue to manage operations alongside Porsche's ownership.

Name

Manthey-Racing

Legal name

Manthey-Racing GmbH

Website

https://manthey-racing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Manthey-Racing GmbH, majority-owned by Porsche AG, designs and sells model-specific performance upgrade kits for Porsche road and race cars, provides motorsport services to professional racing teams, and offers driving experiences on the Nürburgring Nordschleife from its Meuspath, Germany headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Performance Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330), Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340), Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Race Tracks, Circuits & Motorsport Venues (MPAKAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorsports Support & Feeder Series (Developmental Championships) (MPAKAGAH), Motorsports Events (F1, NASCAR, Rally, Moto) (MPAGAMAD), Steering Systems & Components (Columns/Racks/EPS Pumps & Motors) (IMACAIAB), Engine Components & Subsystems Manufacturing (Blocks/Heads/Valvetrain/Pistons) (IMACAHAB)

Keywords

• Porsche performance kits
• Motorsport engineering services
• Race car preparation
• Vehicle aerodynamic upgrades
• Trackday driving experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Adenau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Performance Kits and Parts Sales: Sale of comprehensive performance upgrade kits for Porsche road and race cars, including aerodynamic components, suspension systems, lightweight wheels, and brake packages. Sold through approved fitting partners and directly.
2. Motorsport Services: Technical support, spare parts logistics, and race car preparation services for customer racing teams. Includes mobile spare parts infrastructure at racing events worldwide.
3. OEM Development Services: Development partnership with Porsche for performance vehicle engineering, including co-development of performance kits and engineering services for Porsche's own vehicle programs.
4. Driving Experiences and Trackdays: Manthey Trackdays on Nürburgring Nordschleife and Porsche Track Experience programs, providing driving experiences with professional coaching.
5. Porsche Service Center: Authorized Porsche service center in Meuspath providing maintenance and repair services for Porsche vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Manthey-Racing develops, manufactures, and sells Manthey performance upgrade kits for Porsche road and race cars, including aerodynamic, chassis, suspension, and powertrain enhancements. The company also provides motorsport services such as race car preparation, mobile spare parts logistics at events, OEM development services for Porsche, and customer driving experiences on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

Product overview

Manthey-Racing is a Porsche-focused motorsport and performance company that develops and sells performance upgrade kits (Manthey Kits) for Porsche road and race cars. The product portfolio centers on comprehensive performance kits for various Porsche models including the 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, 911 GT2 RS, 718 Cayman GT4 RS, and the Taycan Turbo GT (their first kit for an electric Porsche). These kits include aerodynamic components, chassis upgrades, and powertrain enhancements developed from their racing experience. The company also offers race car upgrade kits for the Cayman GT4 Clubsport and 911 GT3 Cup, along with services including a Porsche Service Center at the Nürburgring, motorsport support, OEM development services, and driving experiences (Manthey Trackdays and Porsche Track Experience). The company operates as Porsche's global GT partner, competing in racing series including DTM, FIA WEC, IMSA, and 24h Nürburgring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992.1) Manthey Kit

Quantifiable outcome

• New Nürburgring Nordschleife EV record: 6:55.553 minutes with Taycan Turbo GT Manthey Kit
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Porsche AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Porsche holds majority ownership of Manthey Racing, making it the primary strategic partnership. Manthey serves as Porsche's global GT partner, developing performance kits and providing motorsport support. The partnership includes co-development of performance upgrades validated at Nürburgring, with Porsche integrating Manthey kits into official offerings. This is a flagship, foundational relationship central to Manthey's business.
• Raeder MotorsportminorOthersSubsidiary service company operating at the Nürburgring, providing general vehicle service and support for all brands. Part of the Manthey corporate structure but serves as a distinct service offering.
• Porsche Track ExperienceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partnership for delivering trackday experiences and driving programs. Manthey vehicles and expertise featured in Porsche's track experience offerings, with co-marketing on events and programs.
• Approved Porsche Centers (Fitting Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 100+ authorized Porsche Centers worldwide authorized to install and service Manthey performance kits. Provides installation capabilities, local support, and customer access across global markets. Critical channel for kit sales to end customers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ruf Automobile: German manufacturer of complete Porsche-based performance vehicles (e.g., CTR, Rt 12 S). Ruf is the most direct peer to Manthey as both are Porsche-exclusive performance specialists, though Ruf is an independent manufacturer while Manthey is Porsche-owned and offers upgrade kits rather than full builds.
• TechArt Automobildesign: German aftermarket tuner specializing in Porsche performance upgrades, aerodynamic kits, and bespoke modifications. TechArt competes directly with Manthey in the Porsche aftermarket space, though with a broader product range and independent ownership structure.
• Brabus: German high-performance aftermarket company primarily tuning Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Brabus is a direct peer in the luxury performance aftermarket space, operating a similar model of performance upgrades, motorsport involvement, and exclusive customer experiences, though focused on a different OEM.
• ABT Sportsline: German performance tuner specializing in Volkswagen Group vehicles (Audi, VW, Lamborghini, Cupra). ABT is a direct peer as a VW Group-aligned performance specialist, offering similar aftermarket kits, motorsport involvement, and exclusive editions, though serving Audi/VW rather than Porsche specifically.
• Prodrive: UK-based motorsport and engineering services company that designs, builds, and races vehicles for OEMs and customer teams. Prodrive is a direct peer in motorsport services, race car preparation, and OEM engineering support, with overlapping customers in GT and endurance racing.
• Multimatic: Canadian automotive engineering company specializing in vehicle dynamics, motorsport, and niche vehicle manufacturing. Multimatic is a direct peer in motorsport services and OEM engineering, with comparable expertise in suspension, chassis development, and GT racing programs.
• Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen: German manufacturer of exclusive BMW-based performance vehicles, now a BMW subsidiary. Alpina is a direct peer as an OEM-aligned performance specialist with a similar model of exclusive tuning, limited production vehicles, and integration with a major German automaker.
• Singer Vehicle Design: California-based restoration and modification company specializing in reimagined Porsche 911s. Singer is a direct peer in the high-end Porsche aftermarket, though focused on restoration and bespoke builds rather than track-focused performance kits and motorsport services.

Broad incumbents

• Mercedes-AMG: Mercedes-Benz's in-house performance division producing high-performance variants and motorsport programs. AMG is a broad incumbent representing the factory-integrated performance model, comparable to Manthey's positioning within Porsche's ecosystem but as a full OEM division rather than a subsidiary.
• BMW M Division: BMW's in-house performance division developing M variants and motorsport programs. BMW M is a broad incumbent analogous to Porsche's factory performance operations, representing the OEM-integrated model that Manthey complements within Porsche's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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