Porsche Carrera Cup Asia race car specifications

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Basic Information

  • Model: Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992 model)
  • Year: 2021
  • Concept: Single-seater racing car for customer racing

Vehicle Weight/Dimensions

  • Gross weight: Approximately 1,260 kg
  • Length: 4,585 mm
  • Width: 1,920 mm (front axle) / 1,902 mm (rear axle)
  • Wheelbase: 2,459 mm

Engine

  • Rear-mounted, liquid-cooled, six-cylinder boxer engine
  • Displacement: 3,996 cm³; Stroke: 81.5 mm; Bore: 102 mm
  • Maximum power: Approximately 375 kW (510 hp) at 8,400 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 470 Nm at 6,150 rpm
  • Maximum speed 8,750 rpm
  • Four-valve technology
  • Single throttle valve system
  • Intake manifold with twin resonance vanes
  • Engine control unit: Bosch MS 6.6
  • Dry sump lubrication
  • Single-mass flywheel
  • Racing exhaust system with DMSB-compliant catalytic converter
  • Fuel: Unleaded Superplus to E20 (minimum 98 octane)

Transmission

  • Porsche 6-speed sequential transmission
  • Paddle shifters with electronic control unit
  • Mechanical differential lock
  • 3-plate sintered metal racing clutch

Body

  • Intelligent lightweight body made of aluminum-steel composite material
  • Attachment points for lifting device
  • Roof with removable escape hatch
  • Welded roll cage, homologated for use on the track by the co-driver
  • Complies with FIA 8862/2009 Standard racing seats with infinite longitudinal adjustment (including height and tilt)
  • 6-point seatbelts for use with HANS® equipment; steering column adjustable via steering angle sensor
  • Front hood with integrated quick-release lock, cooler air ducts, and central air intake for cabin ventilation
  • Widened front bumper with spoiler lip
  • Extended skirts
  • Rear end with integrated FIA-compliant rain lights
  • Carbon fiber composite (CFRP) doors, rear lid, and spoiler
  • "Swan neck" rear wing with 11-way adjustment
  • Polycarbonate windows with reinforced coating
  • Gas-operated jack with three jacks, valves can be installed on either side of the vehicle
  • 110-liter FT3 front safety fuel tank
  • Carbon fiber composite (CFRP) interior trim and multi-function racing steering wheel with quick-release coupling, shift paddles, and illuminated buttons
  • Ergonomic digital control panel with multi-color backlighting
  • Safety nets (center and driver's side) meet the latest FIA safety standards and include provisions for seat ventilation
  • Fire extinguishing system with electronic release

Suspension

  • Forged aluminum control arms and top supports for optimized rigidity

  • Heavy-duty spherical bearings with dust-proof design

  • Wheel hubs with central locking nuts

  • Shock absorbers with racing-specific valving characteristics

  • Two-piece adjustable anti-roll bars

  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • Front Axle: Double wishbone front suspension with adjustable ride height, camber, and toe; electromechanical power steering with variable steering ratio

  • Rear Axle: Multi-link rear suspension with adjustable ride height, camber, and toe; Racing drive axle further optimizes reliability and durability

Braking System

  • Two independent brake circuits, each working with pressure sensors on the front and rear axles, allow the driver to adjust braking force distribution via a sway bar system
  • Racing brake pads
  • Optimized brake cooling ducts
  • Ergonomic brake pedal position
  • Front axle: 6-piston aluminum monobloc racing brake calipers with anti-rebound piston springs; 380 mm x 32 mm ventilated steel brake discs on aluminum supports; aluminum brake chambers
  • Rear axle: 4-piston aluminum tri-color racing brake calipers with anti-rebound piston springs; 380 mm x 32 mm ventilated steel brake discs on aluminum supports; aluminum brake chambers

Wheels/Tires

  • Front axle: Single-piece, center-lock forged light-alloy wheels (specification and styling to Porsche specification), 12J x 18, tire size 30/65-18
  • Rear axle: Single-piece, center-lock forged light-alloy wheels (specification and styling to Porsche specification), 13J x 18, tire size 31/71-18

Electrical System

  • Porsche Logger Unit
  • Porsche Power Box, 10.3-inch Porsche color display
  • Lightweight, leak-proof 60 Ah 12 V lithium battery (LiFePO4) located in the passenger footwell
  • 175 A alternator
  • Digital control panel with multi-color backlighting
  • Single-arm wiper with direct drive (intermittent and continuous operation)
  • Three additional center console rotary switches for other electrical consumers
  • Data connection port (data logger, video system)
  • LED main headlights and daytime running lights; taillights and rain lights with LED technology

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