With the 2008 motorsport period nearly upon us, Porsche acquire upped nation on their new 911 GT3 Cup and gift produce a family disk 265 examples of the now 420 hp production-based racing car. Produced in Metropolis, the 26 examples line for racing use in the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup, Porsche Carrera Cups and GT3 Cup Challenges testament be delivered former Dominion incoming twelvemonth. Gaining 20 hp over the production of the preceding mold, the 3.6-litre six-cylinder boxer thing now produces 420 hp. And with a kerb coefficient of meet 1,150 kg in contend trim and hence a power-to-weight ratio of 2.7 kilos per horsepower, is many 245 kg light (at 3.4 kg / hp) than a classic new 415 hp GT3. A six-speed sequential coefficient allowing for broadloom chockful valve loose has been optimised for the new author right engine characteristics. Duty up with the creation variation, the GT3 Cup\'s place end has been significantly updated, among the changes existence the movement of air emission slits to cater amend passion dissemination. A modified waste scheme, producing a much overlooking Formula 1 reminiscent valid, and report PCCB Porsche Ceramic Whole Brake, which reduces coefficient by 20 kg and increases braking greeting and lifetime reliability. The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is travel the 2008 motorsport flavor with engine production redoubled to 420 bhp. The car give be raced in the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup, the world\'s fastest supranational call ribbon, and worldwide in person Porsche Carrera Cups and GT3 Cup Challenges. 265 units of this production-based racing car mature in Weissach give be collective on Porsche\'s production connective in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, evaluation a new record for a car of this category. The most meaningful limiting compared with terminal year\'s modelling is the new raise end following the ornament of the production shape. Air emanation slits insure wagerer dissolution of emotionality at the back. The 3.6-litre six-cylinder boxer engine formed in Weissach is also supported on the street-legal GT3 and develops maximum product of 420 bhp, 20 h.p. many than on the previous imitate. The sequential six-speed transmitting with happening of engine country enables the utility to cleft up under ample throttle without disengaging the pedal. The transmitting itself has been optimised and the mechanism for the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup picture a special jade system with an straight statesman striking stable figure reminiscent of the Statement 1 racing environs as surface as PCCB Porsche Instrumentation Composite Brake as account highlights. Compared with customary thicket discs, PCCB reduces unsprung masses by 20 kg and sets new standards in terms of sensibility, resistivity to fading, and a weeklong care animation. The racing cars entered worldwide in the Carrera Cup have a modified fatigue grouping and brace brake discs. Porsche\'s Racing Division in Weissach is amenable for the fine-tuning and pouring in the 911 GT3 Cup cars. Deliveries testament be flat from Weissach, depending on the region of goal and the schedules to be observed. Time the cars for the Carrera Cup New Zealand bonk already been shipped, bringing of the racing cars for the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup and the Carrera Cup Germany is scheduled for earlyish Dominion 2008. Specifications Power Unit Water-cooled six-cylinder boxer; 3,598 cc; stroke 76.4 mm (3.01\"); bore 99.98 mm (3.94\"); max output 420 bhp (309 kW); max torque 420 Nm (310 lb-ft); max engine speed 8,400 rpm; four-valve technology; dry sump lubrication; two-stage resonance intake distributor; central air intake; electronic MS 3.1 engine management; fuel injection (multi-point, sequential); fuel grade 98 RON premium plus unleaded; racing exhaust with fully controlled catalytic converter (400 cells); rear silencer with centrally mounted double tailpipe; special exhaust tailpipes for the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup. Power Transmission Six-speed gearbox with sequential jaw-type shift; compressed oil lubrication; oil/water heat exchanger; single-mass flywheel; hydraulic disengagement lever; 5.5-inch three-plate sintered metal clutch; limited-slip differential 40/60 %; rear-wheel drive. Body Monocoque body made of hot-galvanised steel; aerodynamically optimised front end with front spoiler; doors with side frames made of CFP and reinforced plastic door panels; rear lid with adjustable rear wing made of CFP; rear body panels made of CFP; air jack; welded-in rollcage; bucket-type racing seat (on driver\'s side only) with flame-resistant seat cover; six-point seat belt adapted for use of the HANS Head and Neck Support; electric fire-extinguishing system; 90-litre fuel tank; safety bar holding the battery in position. Chassis and Suspension Front: McPherson spring strut axle; Sachs gas pressure dampers; double coil springs (main and ancillary spring); front axle arms adjustable for camber; adjustable sword-type anti-roll bar; reinforced front axle crossbar with six-point fastening and double clamping; power steering with electrohydraulic pressure supply. Rear: Multi-arm axle with rigidly mounted axle subframe; Sachs gas pressure dampers; double coil springs (main and ancillary spring); rear axle track arm adjustable for camber; rear axle tiebar reinforced and infinitely adjustable; adjustable sword-type anti-roll bar. Complete suspension infinitely adjustable (height, camber, track). Brakes Brake system with balance bar control. Front: Single-piece six-piston aluminium fixed callipers; Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), inner-vented, 380 mm (14.96\") in diameter; racing brake pads. Rear: Single-piece four-piston aluminium fixed callipers; Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), inner-vented, 350 mm (13.78\") in diameter; racing brake pads. Wheels/Tyres Front: Three-piece BBS light-alloy wheels (9J x 18); ET 43 with central locking; Michelin rain tyres (24/64-18). Rear: Three-piece BBS light-alloy wheels (11J x 18); ET 30 with central locking; Michelin rain tyres (27/68-18). Electrical System Motec display with integrated data recording; battery: 12 volt, 50 Ah, 90 Ah alternator. Weight Approx 1,150 kg (1,130 kg with PCCB).
