Porsche 991 GT3 Cup
Porsche, as one the world’s top sports car manufacturer and a company which is in motorsports since the very beginning, always was extremely dedicated to its race cars, and the introduction of any Porsche race car is an event in itself. When you have a heritage and tradition of Porsche 911 and its enormous popularity it is very interesting to see what the race version is like?
Porsche 991 GT3 Cup
Another generation of Porsche Club race car
The one of race versions of Porsche 911 which is currently in production is 991 GT3 Cup which was introduced in 2013 and it was available until the end of 2015. Recent news about changing the whole road going the 911 line up to turbo charged engines in 2016 sparked some rumors about new 991 GT3 Cup car. So far every 911 Cup car was naturally aspirated and we will have to wait and see what the future holds for racing 911.
Porsche 991 GT3 Cup racing
Proven mechanics under well known body
The 991 GT3 Cup features the famous flat six engine with displacement of 3,8 liters and 460 bhp. The power is delivered to rear wheels trough six-speed manual transmission, which is operated by paddle shifters rather than the traditional stick. Chassis is modified and every car is factory equipped with a roll cage and all safety accessories. The driver is protected by a redesigned roll cage and a carbon-fiber racing seat that is custom-fitted to specifically protect the driver’s head and shoulders in the event of a crash. The roof is fitted with an escape hatch, designed to assist first responders in case of emergency. With its weight of just 1175 kg, new 991 GT3 Cup car is a very capable machine. Suspension is stiffened and brakes have steel disks rather than carbon ceramics.
Porsche 991 GT3 Cup interior
Cheap way to obtain fantastic race car for various series
The price of 991 GT3 Cup car is exactly 181.200 euros (around 200.000 $) which is a considerable amount of money. However, for that price, you will get a fully prepared race car with all features in place and a chance to race in a lot of the world championships. Not just the famous Porsche Supercup or one of many national or regional Porsche cup championships but all GT3 spec series. Knowing all that, it is not surprising that Porsche already sold over 2300 examples of 991 GT3 Cup all over the world. This means that this racing Porsche will be a common sight at the race circuits and a perfect track weapon for privateers and professional race teams.
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