The 911 GT3 Cup (Type 997) is tailor-made for customer motorsport with near-standard vehicles. The latest development of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is based on the 911 GT3 RS. The power unit featured in the 911 GT3 Cup is largely identical to the production engine of the 911 GT3 RS with the same output of 450 bhp and the same maximum engine speed of 8,500 rpm.

The weight of the racing model has been reduced significantly versus the lightweight road-going version. The GT3 Cup features a 44-millimetre (1.73") wider body at the rear, providing sufficient space for even larger wheels. Wider wheel arches also at the front clearly show that the front wheels are likewise new.

Facts and figures:

• 3.8-litre flat six-cylinder boxer engine developing 450 bhp (331 kW)
• sequential six-speed manual gearbox
• weight 1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
• racing version of the 911 GT3 RS

There will be two classes racing at the same time. The Platinum Cup features 2011 and 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars, while the Gold Cup will again be for Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars from 2005 ½ through 2009.