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The origins.

Three digits. Countless victories. The 911 concept.

The Porsche 911 is a sports car icon. A synonym for uncompromising sportiness. A quality epitomised by every Porsche 911 going back more than 50 years. Each one was developed for superlative performance. Just like the youngest member of the family: the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. A pure-bred race car. Developed in the untouched countryside of the Stuttgart region. In a district of Weissach. In Flacht, to be precise: the home of our very own Motorsport Manufaktur. A birthplace of legends. A melting pot of tradition and technology. A place where the art of engineering and heart and soul are one and the same thing. It is here that the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup receives its finishing touches. For use on the most demanding race tracks in the world. Infused with the combined expertise accumulated from over 30,000 racing victories and more than 60 years of experience in motorsports. For ever greater heights of performance. The same is true of its latest incarnation: based on the seventh generation Porsche 911. We’ve made it even faster, even more durable, even more efficient and even safer. In short: a precision instrument for the race track.

Our racing history confers obligation. Not only to strive for the next victory, but also to keep on improving. Like we’ve done with the 911 GT3 Cup. Thanks to its ongoing development, it has become one of the most competitive race cars in customer racing today. And it has proven to be one of the most successful for some time: with more than 3,500 examples made, it has been the car of choice for the Porsche One-Make-Series since 1990 and is the most produced and most sold racing car in the world – not least because of its outstanding versatility.

The new 911 GT3 Cup is due to make its first outings in the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and in North America. Over the course of next season, it will participate in further One-Make-Series around the globe as well as in various GT and endurance races. Why? Because the 911 GT3 Cup has what it takes. Especially the newest generation. Thanks to an updated appearance with new front and rear aprons, four-point LED headlights and taillights in contemporary design, it unites certain qualities more than ever before: the character of the Porsche 911 sports car icon and new technologies from motorsports.

911 – three digits that have been writing sports car and motorsports history for over 50 years. This experience formed the basis for the ongoing development that led to the emergence of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup in its latest generation. Power, aerodynamics, longevity, safety, cost efficiency – we’ve improved every aspect. As a matter of principle. But, above all, for our customers. The new front and rear aprons optimise the airflow and see FIA rain lights integrated into the design for the first time. Even the control concept is new: the revised software enables vehicle diagnostics to be performed on the steering wheel display. Extra sensors on the car augment the information content of acquired vehicle data. This, in turn, increases the data evaluation potential. We’ve also further increased safety: the enlarged roof hatch provides easier access to the driver.

In addition, the proven bodyshell of aluminium and steel hybrid construction satisfies all safety requirements. Developed from scratch, the new engine offers even greater power output than before. This four-litre six-cylinder boxer unit delivers up to 357 kW (485 hp) at 7,500 rpm. Drive force is transmitted to the rear axle by a racing clutch and a Porsche six-speed sequential dog-type transmission. Gears are changed manually by means of paddle shifters with electro pneumatic assistance. A key advantage of the new drive system: we’ve managed to double the engine and transmission run times before the first rebuild is due (engine: from 50 to 100 hours; transmission: from 30 to 60 hours). For reduced operating costs. The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup represents more than just a ticket to the One-Make- Series. It is a pure-bred race car, optimised for customer racing.