The 911 GT3 Cup (Type 997) is tailor-made for customer motorsports with near-standard vehicles. The model marks a clear step towards a thoroughbred racing car. It enters the 2009 motorsports season with an engine output of 420 hp.

Equipped with a six gear sequential gearbox, changing gears under full throttle safes precious split seconds.

The units of the 911 GT3 Cup built for the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup feature a special exhaust system with an even more striking sound pattern reminiscent of the Formula 1 racing scene as well as PCCB Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes as exclusive highlights. Compared with conventional brake discs, PCCB reduces unsprung masses by 20 kg and sets new standards in terms of responsiveness, resistance to fading, and a long service life. Contrary to its predecessor, the race car abandons ABS.