Anyone knows the involvement and success of Porsche in motor racing. Its effort to design the machines increasingly impressive with the new born of 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup; one of the most successful racing models. It has been sold 2,200 units globally and now has come the time of renewal.
For this design, Porsche has introduced important variations design to ensure better performance on the track. The main novelty is the increase of tank capacity fuel, which is based on an advanced security system filling in the center of the hood and now lets you add up 100 liters.
The mechanism used is identical to the Porsche GT3 RS with a propeller 450 hp that are delivered 8,500 rpm. However, this version has released a catalyst that minimizes the carbon dioxide emissions. The news of completing their unpublished stabilizer bars (Both front and rear), with seven positions different to ensure the best set-up in each circuit.
The 2012-spec Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is based on the lightweight 911 GT3 RS (997) street sports car. The power unit is largely identical to the production engine of the 911 GT3 RS with the same output of 450 bhp and the same maximum engine speed of 8,500 rpm. A race exhaust system with a controlled catalytic converter keeps emissions to a minimum.
The flared wheel arches at the front axle accommodate light alloy rims measuring 9.5Jx18 with 25/64-18 Michelin race tyres. The light alloy rims at the rear measure 12Jx18 with 30/68-18 tyres. Depending on the type of racing, the new 911 GT3 Cup features different rim specifications. The blade-type anti-roll bars at the front and rear are adjustable in seven positions allowing an extremely precise set-up for each race track. Exclusive to the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup which runs as support to Formula 1 is the PCCB Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake. This is also available for Porsche’s road models. Compared to the composite cast brakes in the Carrera Cups and the GT3 Cup Challenges, PCCB reduces the weight of the car by around 20 kilograms.
The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup will be delivered to teams around the world from September and will be run in this specification for the 2012 and 2013 race seasons in selected one-make cup series. The price is 161,750 Euro plus value-added tax of the respective countries.
