Chassis & Suspension
The new 992 GT3 Cup has significantly enhanced safety features compared to the outgoing 991.2 equivalent, with extra reinforcements added to make the safety cell – which ultimately protects the driver – much stronger. The net increase to total weight is about 35 kg, though it is important to note that the car has shed mass other areas to help mitigate the additional encumbrance.
This is achieved by using more aluminum than ever before, with roughly 70% of the new Cup car’s components being made of the lighter material (and the rest with steel). A generous serving of carbon fiber can be found on panels such as the doors, engine cover and rear wing, while all windows are made out of polycarbonate.
Overall, the 992 Cup weighs 2,778 pounds – up from its predecessor’s 2,701 pounds – which isn’t insignificant in race car terms; however, it now comes with the extra protection and heightened safety standards that are part and parcel of building a car that is now faster than ever before.
One of the biggest changes to the new GT3 Cup car is via its suspension geometry with the introduction of a double-wishbone suspension setup in the front. This design is inherited from the mid-engined 911 RSR race car, and is also a characteristic shared with the new 992 GT3 road car, which also debuts with this same feature.
This change is significant in that the shock absorbers are only affected by axial forces, and no longer to lateral forces. In essence, this will improve handling performance and allow for more precise road manners and enhanced turn-in capabilities. The rear end continues to utilize a 5-point multi-link suspension system which also borrows its valve design from the 911 RSR. The new GT3 Cup car will also feature fully electro-mechanical power steering for the first time, which will improve the car’s reaction to driver inputs while providing greater feedback.
Aerodynamics
As expected, the new 992 GT3 Cup also features improved aerodynamic performance compared to the outgoing race car, with the new adjustable ‘swan neck’ rear spoiler being the most visually-telling change in this regard.
This design – also adopted for use on the 992 GT3 road car – is an improvement on the more traditional shape, allowing for greater downforce while simultaneously reducing drag. New NACA-style air ducts at the front of the car also help to channel airflow throughout the body and assist with engine and brake cooling.
The overall footprint of the car has also been increased, with a wider body and larger overhangs improving downforce but also making for bigger dimensions. However, as part of the total package, these changes work in tandem with the rest of the car in striking an optimal balance which ultimately makes for a faster, better and safer car.
Stability & Traction Control Systems
While driver assistance systems such ABS and traction control are optional on the GT3 Cup, they are pre-programmed into every car’s onboard ECU; they can be toggled on or off using a unique digital code.
However, the majority of these driving aids are prohibited in professional categories of competitions such as the Porsche Carrera Cup North America – pro-am and amateur racers are typically given more leniency when it comes to racing with assists turned on.
Brakes & Tires
The new 992 GT3 Cup car utilizes Brembo steel brakes for stopping power, forgoing the more exotic (but less reliable) carbon-ceramic setup which is an option in the road-going GT3. The brake calipers utilize a special “quick release” mechanism, which allows for faster brake pad changes during pit stops. Brake bias can also be adjusted on the fly from the cockpit using a rotary knob located on the switch panel.
Thanks to wider fenders and a larger body, the new race car can also accommodate a beefier wheel / tire combination than before – by default, this equates to 12” wide wheels in the front and 13” wide wheels at the rear, each wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport race tires.
Design, Styling & Interior
Speaking in greater detail about the car’s increased width, the new 992 GT3 Cup is built upon the wider platform of the 911 Turbo production car, rather than the narrow-bodied variants as was the case for the previous Cup car iterations. Add to that, even wider fenders after the fact, and you have a front and rear track which has been widened by 1.8” and 1.1” respectively.
The car’s body panels are made of either aluminum or carbon fiber; considerations have been made for reductions not just in weight, but in cost as well. For example, panels that are more susceptible to taking damage during customary track incidents – such as bumpers and fenders – are made from the less expensive aluminum.
Inside, the GT3 Cup is fitted with a 10.3” center monitor which displays important information to the driver. The steering wheel is transplanted from the GT3 R and has carbon fiber paddle shifters attached. The dashboard can also be customized to the driver’s preferences.
Кубок Porsche Carrera
Porsche также управляет многими региональными и национальными производствами единичных изделий. гоночные автомобили турнир по всему миру.
- Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
- Кубок Porsche Carrera Италия
- Кубок Porsche Carrera в Японии
- Porsche Carrera Cup Австралия
- Кубок Porsche Carrera Франция
- Кубок Porsche Carrera в Германии
- Кубок Porsche Carrera в Великобритании
- Кубок Porsche Carrera в Скандинавии
- Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Brazil
- Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Австралия
- Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Бенилюкс
- Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada
- Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Финляндия
- Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Япония
- Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge на Ближнем Востоке
- Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Suisse
- Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge США
- Porsche GT3 Cup Trophy Аргентина
- Porsche GT3 Cup Trophy Китай
- Porsche GT3 Cup Trophy США
Чемпионы
Голландский водитель Патрик Хьюсман является самым успешным гонщиком в чемпионате, выиграв четыре титула подряд в период с 1997 по 2000 год, за которым следуют Рене Раст и Михаэль Аммермюллер с тремя названиями и Йерун Бликемолен и Ричард Вестбрук с двумя названиями каждое. Действующий чемпион — голландский гонщик. Ларри тен Вурд.
| Время года | Чемпион | Командный чемпион | Модель автомобиля |
|---|---|---|---|
| Альтфрид Хегер | Porsche Zentrum Koblenz | Порше 911 Тип чашки 964 | |
| Уве Альзен | Porsche Zentrum Koblenz | Порше 911 Чашка 3.8 Тип 993 | |
| Жан-Пьер Мальше | Конкурс JMB | Порше 911 Чашка 3.8 Тип 993 | |
| Эммануэль Коллард | Конкурс JMB | Порше 911 Чашка 3.8 Тип 993 | |
| Патрик Хьюсман | Олаф Манти Гонки | Порше 911 Чашка 3.8 Тип 993 | |
| Патрик Хьюсман | Олаф Манти Гонки | Порше 911 GT3 Тип чашки 996 | |
| Патрик Хьюсман | Olaf Manthey Racing | Порше 911 GT3 Тип чашки 996 | |
| Патрик Хьюсман | Олаф Манти Гонки | Порше 911 GT3 Тип чашки 996 | |
| Йорг Бергмайстер | Farnbacher Racing | Порше 911 GT3 Тип чашки 996 | |
| Стефан Ортелли | Кадач Тюнинг | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 996 II | |
| Фрэнк Стипплер | Farnbacher Racing | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 996 II | |
| Вольф Хенцлер | Farnbacher Racing | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 996 II | |
| Алессандро Зампедри | Вальтер Лехнер Расинг | Порше 911 GT3 Тип чашки 997 | |
| Ричард Вестбрук | Jetstream Motorsport | Порше 911 GT3 Тип чашки 997 | |
| Ричард Вестбрук | Конкурс HISAQ | Порше 911 GT3 Тип чашки 997 | |
| Йерун Бликемолен | Jetstream Motorsport | Порше 911 GT3 Тип чашки 997 | |
| Йерун Бликемолен | Конрад Моторспорт | Порше 911 GT3 Тип чашки 997 | |
| Рене Раст | Аль Фейсал Лехнер Расинг | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 997 II | |
| Рене Раст | Велтинс Lechner Racing | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 997 II | |
| Рене Раст | Lechner Racing | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 997 II | |
| Ники Тийм | Attempto Racing | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 991 | |
| Эрл Бамбер | Гоночная команда VERVA Lechner | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 991 | |
| Филипп Энг | Lechner Racing Ближний Восток | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 991 | |
| Свен Мюллер | Lechner MSG Racing Team | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 991 | |
| Михаэль Аммермюллер | Lechner MSG Racing Team | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 991 II | |
| Михаэль Аммермюллер | BWT Lechner Racing | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 991 II | |
| Михаэль Аммермюллер | BWT Lechner Racing | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 991 II | |
| Ларри тен Вурд | BWT Lechner Racing | Порше 911 GT3 Чашка Тип 991 II |
Engine & Performance
The Stats
The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car continues to fashion a 4.0L naturally-aspirated engine, which is the same as that used in its predecessor as well as the 992 GT3 road car. In its latest evolution, the engine produces 510 hp @ 8,400 rpm – up from 485 hp @ 7,500 rpm in the outgoing race car – and 347 lb-ft of torque @ 6,250 rpm.
Arguably more significant than the 25 hp bump, is the fact that the water-cooled flat-6 engine runs on synthetic fuels – a feature that could revolutionize how motorsport race cars and production road cars look going forward. Porsche also claims that the engine is more robust than ever and requires less routine maintenance than the forgone “Mezger” engines used in the previous cars. This means that the car should be good for 100 hours of track-duty, before requiring any maintenance checks.
The Components
Unlike the road-going car, the GT3 Cup race car opts for a single intake system instead of the more ‘blingy’ individual throttle bodies, as a matter of simplicity for race engineers and mechanics. The car also comes with three interchangeable exhaust systems which allow for compliance within different race series’ rules and decibel limits.
The 4.0L naturally-aspirated flat-6 engine is mated to a 6-speed sequential transmission, which is electronically controlled using steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The most notable improvements to the drivetrain, which include new driveshafts, make for a much more durable race car.
Porsche says that the GT3 Cup car’s transmission only needs inspecting once every 60 hours of racing, with the comprehensive servicing/rebuilding interval being double that. More time on the race track. Less time in the garage. A clearer path to victory.
Чемпионаты
Чемпионат водителей
Очки начисляются первым 15 финишерам каждой гонки, и все гонки учитываются в чемпионате. Чтобы получить очки, гонщик должен участвовать в нескольких гонках за сезон. С 2008 года гонщику, занявшему поул-позицию в квалификации, начисляются два бонусных очка.
| Должность | 1-й | 2-й | 3-й | 4-й | 5-й | Шестой | 7-е | 8-е | 9-е | 10-е | 11-е | 12-е | 13-е | 14-е | 15-е | полюс |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Точки | 25 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
В случае ничьей Porsche Supercup определит чемпиона по наибольшему количеству первых мест. Если по-прежнему ничья, Porsche Supercup определит чемпиона по наибольшему количеству вторых мест, затем по наибольшему количеству третьих мест и т. Д., Пока не будет определен чемпион. Porsche Supercup применит ту же систему к другим позициям в рейтинге в конце сезона и в любое другое время в течение сезона.
Командное первенство
Очки двух лучших гонщиков каждой команды суммируются. В конце сезона Порше награждает три лучшие команды призовыми.
Призовые деньги
В 2006 и 2007 годах Porsche AG платит около 820 000 евро водителям и командам. За гонку победитель получает 9000 евро, занявший второе место 7 500 евро и водитель, занявший третье место, 6 500 евро. За 15 место выплачивается 1400 евро. Кроме того, чемпион 2006 или 2007 годов получает дорожный автомобиль Porsche. Пилоту с самым быстрым кругом будут вручены часы премиум-класса от Porsche Design.
В 2015 году Porsche заявляет, что выплачивает «более 730 000 евро в виде призовых денег водителям и командам. Кроме того, победитель в общем зачете получает специальный приз. Победитель классификации новичков получает дополнительный приз в размере 30 000 евро, если он / она перерегистрируется на Суперкубок Porsche Mobil 1 в следующем году ».
Specifications Summary
| Configuration | Flat-6 |
| Location | Rear, Longitudinally-mounted |
| Construction | Aluminium Alloy Block and Head |
| Displacement | 3,996 cc / 243.9 cu in |
| Bore / Stroke | 102.0 mm (4”) / 81.5 mm (3.2”) |
| Valvetrain | 4 Valves / Cylinder, DOHC |
| Fuel Feed | Fuel Injection |
| Lubrication | Dry Sump |
| Aspiration | Naturally-aspirated |
| Power | 503 bhp / 375 kW @ 8,400 rpm |
| Torque | 470 Nm / 347 ft-lbs @ 6,150 rpm |
| Redline | 8,750 rpm |
| BHP/Liter | 126 bhp / liter |
| Chassis | Aluminium and Steel Monocoque |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Steering | Electro-mechanical Power Steering |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated discs, 380mm (15”), 6-pot caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated discs, 380mm (15”), 4-pot caliper |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Sequential |
| Drive | Rear-wheel Drive |
| Weight | 1,260 kg / 2,778 lbs |
| Length / Width / Height | 4,585 mm (180.5”) / 1,920 mm (75.6 in) / N/A |
| Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) | 2,459 mm (96.8”) / N/A / N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 110 Liters (29.1 Gallons / 24.2 Gallons ) |
| Wheels (fr/r) | 12” x 18” / 13” x 18” |
| Tires (fr/r) | 30/65 – 18” / 31/71 – 18” |
Pricing
According to Porsche Motorsport, the new 992-gen Porsche 911 GT3 Cup “is now delivered with a complete accessory kit, which includes, for example, all special tools and wishbone spacers required for track adjustment.”
As for the price? Each Cup car will cost the equivalent of €225,000 (roughly US$275,000).
This of course, does not include any of the costs associated with funding a race team or the other post-purchase expenses required to keep the car running and staying competitive. Deliveries began in February 2021, with testing and the first 5 Porsche Carrera Cup North America races already having been concluded at the time of this writing. The series will be making its next stop at Virginia International Raceway, before wrapping up at Road Atlanta.
