Porsche 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring: a tribute to the Green Hell
The 911 GT3 celebrating 100 years of the Nürburgring
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The 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring has been created to celebrate the circuit’s centenary in 2027 and combines distinctive Green Hell-inspired details and an optional Manthey Kit
Fast facts: 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring• The Porsche 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring marks the 100th anniversary of the Nürburgring race circuit in 2027, with 100 examples available for the German market• The model made its public debut at the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland at the Nürburgring from 15-16 August 2026• Customers can choose between two exterior colours, White and GT Silver Metallic, both paired with a green wrap – which also serves as a protective film – across the front section and rear trim. Exterior details include a customisable start number (0-999) in a graffiti-style typeface and Nürburgring circuit outlines on the rear wing in gold • The interior features a rear roll cage in Green and a Green-highlighted driver’s seat while the mode button on the GT steering wheel bears the inscription ‘Grüne Hölle’ – Green Hell, in English• For customers with a particular passion for track driving, a colour-coordinated Manthey Kit is available as an option, featuring modified suspension, optimised brakes and a comprehensive aerodynamics package• Orders can be placed from September 2026, with deliveries beginning during the Nürburgring’s anniversary year in 2027The 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring has been created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the legendary Nürburgring circuit Photo: PorscheIn 2027, one of the most famous stretches of asphalt in motorsport will be marking its centenary. The Nürburgring is not just a venue for legendary cars and drivers, it’s a legend in its own right. It has hosted dramatic races, become a destination for petrolheads and is a development ground for Porsche sportscars and race cars.This enduring legacy is why Porsche has a car to honour the Nürburgring’s 100th birthday. Let’s meet the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring – and find out exactly what makes it special.What’s the story behind the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring?The 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring is a fitting homage to a racetrack that Robert Ader, CEO Porsche Deutschland, calls “our home ground”. “There’s a little bit of Nürburgring in every Porsche, especially in this edition,” says Ader.Based on the 911 GT3, the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring is available in two exterior colours, White and GT Silver Metallic, with the front section and rear trim covered in a green design wrap, which also serves as a protective film Photo: PorscheThere’s certainly no argument here, for Porsche has made the 20.8 km-long (13 miles) Nordschleife – which, along with the 5.1 km-long (3.2 miles) Grand Prix circuit, makes up the Nürburgring – an integral part of the company’s car-testing process for many years. Its unique layout and length, with its dips, crests and 73 corners, make the Nordschleife the perfect venue for endurance and function tests, with skilled Porsche development drivers at the wheel. So, it’s no surprise that Porsche has created something special to mark such an important event in the circuit’s history, given the high regard it has for the Nürburgring. The 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring is a fitting tribute.The famous Nürburgring track layout is embroidered on the driver’s headrest while the driver’s seat is in Green, differentiating itself from the co-driver’s Photo: PorscheThe 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring’s Green Hell-inspired exterior detailsThe Nürburgring is an icon of motorsport, and there’s certainly significant motorsport references in the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring. It begins with the visual impact the car makes, with customers offered the choice of two exterior colours – White and GT Silver Metallic.The former is a nod to the classic, neutral colour that Porsche race cars are delivered to customers in, providing a blank canvas for team colours and sponsor branding. The other available colour, GT Silver Metallic, is inspired by Porsche Cup cars, which have graced the Nürburgring in their thousands over the years. And then there are the significant nods – and not just on the exterior, but inside the car too – to the famous nickname by which the Nordschleife is known worldwide, The Green Hell.Eye-catching green accents and a front section and rear trim covered in a green wrap, which also serves as a protective film, are a reference to that nickname – first coined by racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart at the 1968 German Grand Prix, which was held at the circuit.The mode button on the steering wheel features the words ‘Grüne Hölle’ (Green Hell), in green, in tribute to the Nürburgring’s famous nickname Photo: PorscheOther significant motorsport-inspired details include a green tow lug – which can be fixed on the front or rear before heading onto a race circuit – and a racing start number, customisable from 0-999, on the bonnet, doors and rear window. Its unique typeface is no coincidence, either. It’s a stylistic nod to the graffiti that is dotted across the Nordschleife. Further green accents are featured on the upper and lower shells of the door mirrors.The lightweight 20/21-inch (front/rear) 911 GT3 forged aluminium wheels are painted in high-gloss California Gold, a colour that is also used on the B-pillar badge, with its ‘GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring’ inscription with Nürburgring track layout graphic. The inimitable circuit map also appears on both sides of the rear wing – in gold, of course.Elsewhere, the optional, colour-coordinated Manthey Kit further emphasises the motorsport character of the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring. With its modified suspension, optimised braking components and upgraded aerodynamics package, downforce is increased to 540 kg at 285 km/h (177 mph). It helped Ayhancan Güven – Porsche works driver and reigning DTM champion, the leading German saloon car championship – achieve a stunning lap time of 6 minutes 50.853 seconds on the Nordschleife.A further allusion to the Green Hell appears on the door sill trims Photo: PorscheInside the 911 GT3 100 Jahre NürburgringOpen the doors of the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring and you’re met with an appropriate greeting – ‘Welcome to the Green Hell’, illuminated in White on the brushed aluminium black anodised door sill trims. The LED door projectors, which each cast an outline of the Nürburgring circuit onto the ground, add an extra layer of anticipation of the legendary curves of the Eifel circuit when climbing into the car. There’s plenty more green to be seen inside, too – not least the rear roll cage, painted in Green. When it comes to the two lightweight sports bucket seats, there is a purposeful distinction, with Green reserved for the driver’s side, with a backing panel in this colour showing through the perforated seat centre panel and bolsters. The driver’s headrest features an embroidered Nürburgring track layout, while the passenger’s is embroidered with ‘GT3’ lettering.And there’s a subtle but meaningful take on the mode button on the steering wheel, with the words ‘Grüne Hölle’ (Green Hell, in German). The dash trim panel is painted in high-gloss Green, making it stand out visually. Customers can choose between the seven-speed Porsche Dual Clutch transmission (PDK) and the six-speed sports manual gearbox. The gear markings are finished in Green, while the gear knob of the manual version is made of walnut.The circuit layout also appears on the rear wing of the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring Photo: Porsche911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring customers get an exclusive Sonderwunsch Manthey ExperienceComplementing ownership of this special car, customers are invited to take part in an exclusive Sonderwunsch Manthey Experience during the upcoming anniversary year. At Manthey, which is based right next to the Nürburgring and recognised as one of the world’s leading Porsche racing teams for more than 30 years, participants will enjoy an action-packed day of driving pleasure, exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and encounters with motorsport experts. The experience offers a unique opportunity to discover the capabilities of the Manthey Kit first-hand and gain a deeper understanding of the expertise behind it.Exclusively available to owners of the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring, a matching Porsche Design Chronograph 1 watch can also be ordered. Crafted from lightweight black-coated titanium, it features a rotor inspired by the car’s wheels, a historic Nürburgring logo on the dial and a perforated leather strap with green textile backing, echoing the seats of the vehicle.Discover more 911 GT3 and Nürburgring stories• Get to know the 911 GT3• Discover the history of the 911 GT3• 30 years of Manthey: three decades of performance• Download 911 GT3 wallpapers• An ultimate guide to the 911 GT3• How to drive the Nürburgring Nordschleife: a beginner’s guideThis story was updated in October 2026
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