The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is the racing version of the 911 GT3. In 2016, almost 320 of the near-standard racers, based on the seventh generation of the iconic 911 sports car, will be campaigned in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, the national Carrera Cups as well as major GT3 Cup Challenges.
Powering the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is a 3.8-litre, six-cylinder boxer engine developing 460hp (338KW) at 7500rpm. Power is delivered to the rear axle via a race clutch and a Porsche Motorsport designed six-speed dog-type gearbox with a mechanical limited slip differential. Gear shifting is performed with paddle shifts on the steering wheel.
In the race department at Weissach, the suspension underwent modifications to ensure higher precision and more stability at high speeds. Porsche Motorsport redesigned the single-piece 18 inch race rims with central locking, and are now shod with 270mm Michelin racing slicks at the front and 310mm at the rear. The internally vented and slotted steel brake discs with a 380mm diameter are operated by aluminium six-piston monobloc racing callipers in the front, and four-piston units at the rear.
Source: Porsche
