2016 PORSCHE 911 GT3 CUP ABS

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Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.
racing teams, which use two to three
race cars in the championship. Each
race covers a distance of approximately
70 kilometres. The drivers, which include
established personalities alongside
promising new talent, give everything
they have from start to finish. After all,
another prize might just be up for grabs:
a career in top level GT racing, for
example.

The level playing field is provided by
the car: the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup.
Porsche AG takes care of the organisation, while the specialists of
Porsche Motorsport offer professional
assistance in all aspects – from technical
support and replacement parts sourcing
to press coverage and hospitalit y
experiences. Centralised organisation and
a rulebook enforcing technical equalit y
ensure the greatest possible transparency
and calculability. The fundamental ethos
behind the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup
means that fair competition is guaranteed:
ideal prerequisites for motorsports at the
top level.
Drama – with drivers pushing themselves
to the limit. Passion – among the teams,
partners and sponsors. As the most
exacting series of the 20 Porsche One-
Make-Series staged around the world, the
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup not only offers
utterly electrifying excitement, it has also
established itself as an excellent business
and marketing platform in international
motorsports. Since 1993, the Porsche
Mobil 1 Supercup has been held as part of
the FIA Formula 1 World Championship –
and as the only Gran Turismo race series.
All cars are looked after by professional

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Concept
Single-seater production-based race car
Base model: 911 GT3
Engine
Aluminium six-cylinder horizontally opposed engine, rear-mounted
Sealed
3,996 cm
3; stroke 81.5 mm; bore 102 mm
Max. power: 357 kW (485 hp) at 7,500 rpm
Max. rpm: 8,500
Maximum torque: 480 Nm at 6,250 rpm
Single-mass flywheel
Water-cooled with thermal management for engine and transmission
Four valves per cylinder
Variable cam phasing (intake and exhaust)
Direct fuel injection
Fuel grade: Super unleaded, minimum 98 RON
Dry-sump lubrication
Electronic engine management (Bosch MS 4.6 NG)
Race exhaust system with regulated race catalytic converter
Rear silencer with central twin tailpipe
Electronic throttle
The data.
Transmission
Porsche six-speed sequential dog-type transmission
Sealed
Gear ratios:
– Ring and pinion gear 14/22 i = 1.571
– Final drive 17/41 i = 2.412
– 1st gear 13/41 i = 3.154
– 2nd gear 17/40 i = 2.353
– 3rd gear 19/36 i = 1.895
– 4th gear 19/29 i = 1.526
– 5th gear 24/30 i = 1.250
– 6th gear 34/35 i = 1.029
Internal pressure-oil lubrication with active oil cooling by
oil-water heat exchanger
Mechanical differential lock
Triple-disc sintered metal racing clutch
Pneumatic gearshift activation (paddle shift)
Bodyshell
Intelligent lightweight construction in aluminium and steel composite
Weld-in roll cage, certified compliance with FIA homologation regulations
for safety cages
Front lid with two air intakes for cockpit ventilation, quick-release catches
Removable roof section in compliance with the latest FIA safety regulations
Fastening point preparation for central safety net attachment
Pickup point for lifting device
Modified and widened 911 GT3 wings
Enlarged rear wheel arches
Modified and widened 911 GT3 front apron with spoiler lip
Modified 911 GT3 rear apron with integral rain light in compliance with
FIA homologation regulations
Lightweight exterior:
– carbon-fibre reinforced plastic doors with SportDesign mirrors
– carbon-fibre reinforced plastic rear lid with quick-release catches

– carbon-fibre reinforced plastic adjustable rear wing (nine positions)
– polycarbonate rear side windows with air outlets
– polycarbonate rear screen
Rear underbody panelling with NACA ducts for brake and driveshaft cooling Modified 911 cockpit:

– weight-optimised magnesium subframe
– ergonomic driver-oriented centre console
– control switch trim with fluorescent lettering
– steering wheel with quick-release coupling, control panel and shift paddles
– adjustable steering column with steering angle sensor
Racing bucket seat with fore/aft adjustment:
– homologated to latest FIA requirements
– padding system for adapting to individual driver (delivered with size M)

Shock-absorbing roll cage safet y cover for leg protection in driver’s foot well
Six-point racing safety harness
100-litre fuel cell (FT3 safety fuel cell) and ‘fuel cut-off’ safety valve in accordance with
FIA regulations
Built-in air jack system (three jacks) with valve mountable on either side of the car

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Chassis
Forged control arms:
– optimised stiffness
– double-shear track rod connection
– heavy-duty spherical bearings
Wheel hubs with central locking device
Racing shock absorbers, non-adjustable
Double-blade-type adjustable anti-roll bars
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Front a xle:
– McPherson suspension strut, adjustable for height, camber and toe
– forged and adjustable top mounts
– electrohydraulic power steering with external control function for
easy car manoeuvring
Rear axle:
– multi-link rear suspension, adjustable for height, camber and toe
– forged top mounts
Brake system
Two independent brake circuits with brake pressure sensors for front and rear axle,
adjustable by the driver via brake balance system
Derivative sensors and harness for retrofit ting an ABS system
Multi-piece steel brake discs, internally vented and slotted,
diameter: 380 mm
Racing brake pads
Optimised ventilation routing
Front a xle:
– six-piston aluminium monobloc racing brake calipers
with ‘anti-knock back’ piston springs
Rear axle:
– four-piston aluminium monobloc racing brake calipers
with ‘anti-knock back’ piston springs