Friday, May 20, 2011

2011 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Review

The 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, which debuted in 2011 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship, is the latest edition of the best races of the sale of all time, having been built in series production of over 1,400 units since 1998.

The latest Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racer is based on the first 911 GT3 RS road car with the weight of motor sport in the derivative is significantly reduced compared to the already lightweight road model. Porsche 911 GT3 Cup has been designed to compete in many of the Porsche Carrera Cup from around the world and the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup, which supports the Grand Prix, and was based on the past 911 GT3.


So have the 911 GT3 RS is the first Porsche 911 GT3 Cup for the function of 44 millimeters (1.73 inches) wide at the back of the body, providing more space for bigger wheels and stains. Extended wheel arches front clearly show that the front wheels and tires are also more than, together with other evolutionary change has allowed the dynamic behavior of the last car to reach new heights.

The engine displacement to 0.2 liters in the car before the GT3 Cup, with power up to 30 hp more than before. Thus, the rear-mounted 3.8-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder develops 450 horsepower and drives the rear wheels through a gearbox six-speed sequential manual and limited slip differential.

Emphasis on the track-road Porsche philosophy that has guided the company since early 1948, a power problem of a new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is largely the same engine series 911 GT3 RS - and also offers a power of 450 hp and the same maximum speed of 8500 rpm.


Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race designed by the same team based in Weissach near Stuttgart, Germany, is responsible for the iconic Porsche 911 GT3 RS and cars. In accordance with the authority lightweight end of the race, which is synonymous with Porsche RS, given the way the car 1370 kg. As befits its motorsport in one goal, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racing car tips the scales at 1200 kg, resulting in an even stronger performance in the field.

Clearly outside the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup showing its origins RS road car, while simultaneously maintaining the emergence of a race car targeted. The headlights just delete the current generation of Porsche 911 and front body panels are the same as in 911 GT3 RS. But the front spoiler lip is 15 millimeters (about 0.6 ") below provide much more downforce on the front axle.

Downforce on the rear axle is also enhanced by the rear wing, which extends in width from 1.46 to 1.70 meters (57.5 to 66.9) and now mounted on top of a function that remembers the development of faster than installed on the 911 GT3 R raced in the FIA ​​GT3 series internationally. The rear apron bumper with vents distinctive LED taillights and Technology, in turn, are directly GT3 RS road car.

The front wheel arches and wider rear wheel house burnt offering ample space for even bigger wheels. The front axle towers of light alloy wheels in three pieces measure 9.5 J x 18 (up from 9 J x 18) and runs on 24/64-18 Michelin racing tires. The width of the light-alloy wheels with three-piece rear axle rose an inch, and the measure now 12 J x 18 with 27/68-18 tires.

Uniball other connections are present on the track control arms front and rear suspension to allow adjustment of the larger frame, and before the sword-shaped anti-roll bars fitted and rear are now adjustable to seven different positions on both sides . Combined, this will allow more accurate follow-up depending on the characteristics of each car on the track.

Cockpit of the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup meets more than ever for the race with special needs. An additional amount of ventilation on the top of the door, for example, gives the driver a better supply of fresh air. They control the information display is now located directly on the wheel, which houses a total of six switches that control a wide range of functions, including speed limiters pit lane, windshield wipers, and lights. Moreover-and-adjustment for the steering wheel now also adjustable for height, which at 911 road car.

The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup to pay £ 94 600 + VAT, and deliveries to customers since early 2011. The next season is not only driven the Porsche Carrera Cup GB, the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup but also, Formula 1 and many other leagues around the world.