Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 992)
Year: 2021
Concept
Single-seater customer racing car
Weight / Dimensions
Total weight: ca. 1,260 kg
Length: 4,585 mm
Width: 1,920 mm (front axle) / 1,902 mm (rear axle)
Wheelbase: 2,459 mm
Engine
Water-cooled six-cylinder boxer rear engine
Displacement 3,996 cm3; stroke 81.5 mm; bore 102 mm
Ca. 375 kW (510 hp) at 8,400 rpm
Max. torque 470 Nm at 6,150 rpm
Max. rpm 8,750
Four-valve technology
Single throttle butterfly system
Intake manifold with two resonance flaps
Engine control unit Bosch MS 6.6
Dry-sump lubrication
Single-mass flywheel
Race exhaust system with DMSB certified catalytic converter
Fuel quality: Superplus unleaded, to E20 (min. 98 octane)
Transmission
Porsche six-speed sequential dog-type gearbox
Paddle shift with electronic shift barrel actuator
Mechanical limited slip differential
Three-plate sintered metal racing clutch
Body
Lightweight body featuring intelligent aluminium-steel composite design
Mounting points for lifting device
Removable rescue hatch in roof
Welded-in roll-cage, approved for co-driver use on circuits
Seat in accordance with FIA Standard 8862/2009, infinite longitudinal adjustment, two positions for height and inclination
Six-point racing safety harness, for use with HANS®, adjustable steering column with steering angle sensor
Front cover with integrated quick-release fasteners, cooler exit-air duct and central air intake for cockpit ventilation
Widened front bumper with spoiler lip
Fenders with extensions
Rear bodywork with integrated rain light in accordance with FIA regulations
Doors, rear cover and rear wing of CFRP
Rear wing with ‘swan neck’ mounting, adjustable in 11 positions
Polycarbonate windows with hard coating
Air-jack system with three jacks
Valve mounting points on either side of the car
110-litre FT3 safety fuel cell in the front
CFRP interior trim panels, multifunctional CFRP motorsport steering wheel with quick-release coupling, shift paddles and illuminated push buttons
Ergonomic digital touch panel with multi-colour backlight
Safety nets (centre and driver’s side) in accordance with latest FIA safety regulations
Preparation for seat ventilation
Fire extinguisher system with electronic release unit
Suspension
Forged aluminium control arms & top mounts, stiffness optimised
Heavy-duty spherical bearings with dust protection
Wheel hubs with centre-lock wheel nut
Shock absorbers with motorsport-specific valve characteristic
Double-blade- type adjustable anti-roll bars
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Front axle
Double wishbone front suspension, adjustable ride-height, camber and toe
Electro-mechanical power steering with manoeuvring function
Rear axle
Multi-link rear suspension, adjustable in ride-height, camber and toe
Motor racing drive shafts optimised for reliability and durability
Brake system
Two independent brake circuits incorporating front and rear axle brake pressure sensors, driver adjustable brake force distribution via brake balance system
Racing brake pads
Optimised brake ducts
Ergonomic brake pedal positioning
Front axle
Six-piston aluminium monobloc racing brake callipers with ‘anti knock-back’ piston springs
Ventilated 380 mm x 32 mm steel brake discs mounted on aluminium disc bells
Aluminium brake disc chamber
Rear axle
Four-piston aluminium monobloc racing brake callipers with ‘anti knock-back’ piston springs
Ventilated 380 mm x 32 mm steel brake discs mounted on aluminium disc bells
Aluminium brake disc chamber
Wheels / Tyres
Front axle
Single-piece centre-lock alloy wheels conforming to Porsche specification and design, 12J x 18
Tyre dimension 30/65-18
Rear axle
Single-piece centre-lock alloy wheels conforming to Porsche specification and design, 13J x 18
Tyre dimension 31/71-18
Electrical system
Porsche Logger Unit; Porsche Power Box, 10.3 inch Porsche colour display
Lightweight, leak-proof LiFePO4 battery 12V, 60 Ah in passenger footwell
175 A alternator
Digital touch panel with multi-colour backlight
Single-arm windscreen wiper with direct drive (intermittent and continuous operation)
Three additional centre console switches for additional power consumers
Data connection (data logger, video system)
LED main headlights and daytime running lights
Taillights and rain light in LED technology
1 | 23 – 24 March | Shanghai International Circuit, China | Official Test Days |
2 | 19 – 21 April | Shanghai International Circuit, China | Round 1 & 2 |
3 | 10-12 May | Suzuka Circuit, Japan | Round 3 & 4 |
4 | 14 – 15 June | Chang International Circuit (Buriram), Thailand | Round 5 & 6 |
5 | 5 – 7 July | Bangsaen Street Circuit, Thailand | Round 7 & 8 |
6 | 09 – 11 August | Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia | Round 9 & 10 & 11 |
7 | 20 – 22 September | Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore | Round 12 & 13 |
8 | 25 – 27 October | Shanghai International Circuit, China | Round 14 & 15 & 16 |
* The calendar above may be subject to changes due to commercial agreement.