| Chassis | |
| Brakes F: | Single-piece six-piston aluminum fixed calipers; inner-vented, 380 mm in diameter; racing brake pads |
| Brakes R: | Single-piece four-piston aluminum fixed calipers; inner-vented, 355 mm in diameter |
| Front | Three-piece BBS light-alloy wheels (10.5J x 18); central locking |
| Rear | Three-piece BBS light-alloy wheels (12J x 18); central locking |
| Engine | |
| Engine | Four-valve technology; dry sump lubrication; two-stage resonance intake |
| Valves | 24 valves. |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Horsepower | 440.00 BHP (323.8 KW) @ 8000.00 RPM |
| Torque | 430.00 NM (317 Ft-Lbs) @ 7250.00 RPM |
| Exterior | |
| Weight | Approx 2578 lbs (1,170 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 92.501 in | 2349.5 mm. |
2008 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup S - $ 250,000 €
2008 Porsche GT3 Cup S
Porsche AG, Stuttgart, adds another member of the 911 family to its range of products. The new GT3 Cup S, based on the road-going GT3 RS sportscar, is created exclusively for racing purposes. The Weissach-developed and built vehicle will race in international champion-ships which run in accordance with FIA GT3 regulations.
To a large extent, the 3.6-liter boxer engine is identical to the power unit used in the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup and the international Carrera Cup championships. Power output has increased by 25 horsepower to now 440 bhp at 8,000 rpm. Maximum torque is up by 17 lb-ft to 317 at 7,250 revs per minute. The power increase results from optimized engine electronics and a modified exhaust system.
In contrast to the GT3 Cup, the body of the Cup S is not based on the road-going GT3 but on the GT3 RS. In the wider wheel arches, considerably larger wheels can now be mounted. At the front, the rims measure 10.5 inches in width with 12 inch wheels fitted at the rear. The front section and flares are significantly different to the GT3 Cup components. An adjustable front-splitter generates more downforce at the front axle. The rear-wing is wider and positioned higher than the Cup version and provides more downforce at the rear axle.
Several suspension components for the GT3 Cup S have been taken from the more powerful GT3 RSR which races in the GT2 class at international long-distance championships. The braking system of the GT3 Cup S was adjusted to the increased power compared to the GT3 Cup. At the rear the diameter of the brake discs has grown by five millimeters to now measure 355mm.
The new GT3 Cup S costs 250,000 Euro plus national VAT and is scheduled for delivery to customer teams from April. Additionally, Porsche offers a kit to upgrade the 2007 Cup models to the GT3 Cup S standard.
To a large extent, the 3.6-liter boxer engine is identical to the power unit used in the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup and the international Carrera Cup championships. Power output has increased by 25 horsepower to now 440 bhp at 8,000 rpm. Maximum torque is up by 17 lb-ft to 317 at 7,250 revs per minute. The power increase results from optimized engine electronics and a modified exhaust system.
In contrast to the GT3 Cup, the body of the Cup S is not based on the road-going GT3 but on the GT3 RS. In the wider wheel arches, considerably larger wheels can now be mounted. At the front, the rims measure 10.5 inches in width with 12 inch wheels fitted at the rear. The front section and flares are significantly different to the GT3 Cup components. An adjustable front-splitter generates more downforce at the front axle. The rear-wing is wider and positioned higher than the Cup version and provides more downforce at the rear axle.
Several suspension components for the GT3 Cup S have been taken from the more powerful GT3 RSR which races in the GT2 class at international long-distance championships. The braking system of the GT3 Cup S was adjusted to the increased power compared to the GT3 Cup. At the rear the diameter of the brake discs has grown by five millimeters to now measure 355mm.
The new GT3 Cup S costs 250,000 Euro plus national VAT and is scheduled for delivery to customer teams from April. Additionally, Porsche offers a kit to upgrade the 2007 Cup models to the GT3 Cup S standard.