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From the outside, the new 911 GT3 Cup clearly demonstrates its RS road car
origins while at the same time maintaining the purposeful appearance of a race
car. The striking daytime driving lights come straight from the current
generation of the 911 and the front body panels are the same as on the 911 GT3
RS. However, the front spoiler lip is 0.6 inches lower to provide significantly
more downforce on the front axle.
Downforce on the rear axle is also
increased by the rear wing, that is extended in width from 57.5 to 66.9 inches
and now mounted higher up in a development feature reminiscent of that fitted to
the even faster 911 GT3 R raced in international FIA GT3 series. The rear bumper
valance with its distinctive air vent openings and LED technology rear lights,
in turn, come straight from the GT3 RS road car.
Wheels and Tires
The wider front wheel arches and the flared rear wheel housings provide
ample space for even wider wheels. The front axle rides on three-piece
light-alloy rims measuring 9.5 J x 18 (previously 9 J x 18) and running on
24/64-18 Michelin racing tires. The width of the three-piece light-alloy rims on
the rear axle have increased by one inch, and now measure 12 J x 18 with
27/68-18 tires.
The Suspension
Additional Unibal joints are
featured on the track control arms of the front and rear suspension to permit
greater chassis adjustability, and the sword-shaped anti-roll bars fitted front
and rear are now adjustable to seven different positions on both sides.
Combined, this allows for an even more precise set-up of the car depending on
the characteristics of the respective race track.
The Interior
The cockpit of the new 911 GT3 Cup caters more than ever before for the
specific needs of the race driver. An additional vent in the upper part of the
front lid, for example, provides the driver with a better supply of fresh air.
The controls for the Info Display are now positioned directly on the steering
wheel which houses a total of six switches that control a variety of functions
including the pit-lane speed limiter, windscreen wipers, and lights. In addition
to fore-and-aft adjustment, the steering wheel may now also be adjusted for
height, as on the 911 road car.
The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup costs 94,600
GBP (about $145,000) plus taxes (VAT) and deliveries to customers will begin in
early 2011. Next season it will be raced not only in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB,
but also in the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup on the occasion of Formula 1 races and
many other Cup Championships around the world.
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Race Car: Photo Gallery, Review (1/2) and Specifications