[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/porsche-refreshed-911-gt3-cup\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/porsche-refreshed-911-gt3-cup\/","headline":"Porsche refreshed 911 GT3 Cup","name":"Porsche refreshed 911 GT3 Cup","description":"Porsche has revealed its updated GT racing car ahead of 2017\u2019s racing season. Initially, the refreshed 911 GT3 Cup will only appear in Porsche\u2019s Carrera Cup Deutschland and Mobil 1 Supercup, an event held alongside the Formula 1 races. From 2018 though, it will also be available for other brand cups. So what\u2019s new about the 911 GT3 Cup? Well, it comes with a completely redeveloped drive, thanks to a compact four-litre, six-cylinder flat engine at the rear, which – […]","datePublished":"2016-10-26","dateModified":"2016-10-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/feature-32.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/feature-32.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/porsche-refreshed-911-gt3-cup\/","about":["MOTORSPORT"],"wordCount":355,"keywords":["GT3 Cup","motorsport","porsche","Porsche 911 GT3"],"articleBody":"Porsche has revealed its updated GT racing car ahead of 2017\u2019s racing season.Initially, the refreshed 911 GT3 Cup will only appear in Porsche\u2019s Carrera Cup Deutschland and Mobil 1 Supercup, an event held alongside the Formula 1 races. From 2018 though, it will also be available for other brand cups.So what\u2019s new about the 911 GT3 Cup? Well, it comes with a completely redeveloped drive, thanks to a compact four-litre, six-cylinder flat engine at the rear, which – thanks to some motorsport technology – produces a maximum power output of 478bhp.A new front apron and a new rear-end improves the car\u2019s downforce and enhances traction and performance. The 1.84-metre wide rear wing has been carried over from the previous model. Also unchanged are the wheel dimensions: 18-inch one-piece racing rims with a central locking mechanism. There are 270mm Michelin racing slicks on the front axle, and huge 310mm tread on the rear.A series of innovative tweaks have made the car more efficient and improved its performance. Its naturally-aspirated engine is even more durable in racing mode too, resulting in reduced maintenance costs.For the first time, the engine uses a valve drive with rigidly mounted rocker arms and a central oil feed too. If you want to get even more technical, an integrated oil centrifuge is used to optimise oil defoaming in the engine, while a crankshaft with vastly increased rigidity has also been installed.Drivers are kept safe with the inclusion of a solid safety cage and a clever bucket-style racing seat, moulded heavily around the head and shoulder area. The roof\u2019s rescue hatch, in line with the latest FIA standard, makes it easier to provide initial treatment and recovery following an accident.Sitting on the 991\u2019s aluminium-steel composite structure, the new 911 GT3 Cup tips the scales at just 1,200kg, 295kg less than the GT3 RS.With 3,031 units of the 911 GT3 Cup built across the 996, 997 and 991 model lines since 1998, the 911 GT3 Cup is the world\u2019s most-produced and best-selling GT racing car.European prices start from 189,900 euros before tax, so expect that to convert to around \u00a3196,500 in the UK once VAT is added."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New Releases","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Motorsport","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/\/motorsport\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Porsche refreshed 911 GT3 Cup","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/porsche-refreshed-911-gt3-cup\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]