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TimesLIVE
12-08-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
New Porsche 911 Cup car ready to hit the track in 2026
Porsche on Friday unveiled the new 911 Cup — the latest evolution of its one-make cup racing car. The new car replaces the 911 GT3 Cup race car in the various Carrera Cup series. It's based on the 992.2 generation of the 911 and features several detailed refinements that enhance performance and operating costs, and introduces a new naming strategy. From now on, only cars intended for open-brand racing series or specific segments will carry the 'GT' suffix combined with a number in their designation, as is the case with the evolution of the 911 GT3 R, which also made its debut. The new 911 Cup is visually different from its predecessor through a new front end, and a front spoiler lip made up of three separate parts, allowing only the damaged sections to be replaced. This helps lower the packaging and shipping costs for spare parts. The removal of the daytime running lights serves a similar purpose. In the event of a collision, they can no longer damage the radiators behind them, nor do they require replacement afterwards. New vanes behind the front wheel arches contribute to improved airflow along the front end, creating a more responsive front axle with greater precision in the corners. The completely redesigned rear end has updated connections between the swan-neck uprights and the wing for easier position adjustments, and the engine compartment cover, like almost all the body components, is made from recycled carbon fibre fleece combined with bio-based epoxy resin. The water-cooled and naturally-aspirated 4.0 l six-cylinder engine now makes 382kW, and incorporates series production components such as flow-optimised individual throttle valves and camshafts with extended valve opening times — another cost saving measure. Engine service life remains unchanged, and requires an overhaul after 100 hours of track time. A four-disc sintered metal racing clutch now handles power transmission to the sequential six-speed dog gearbox, allowing an increase in the engine speeds beyond 6,500rpm during a standing start. An automatic engine restart function has also been introduced, which activates as soon as the driver depresses the clutch pedal after an accidental stall. Additionally, a new stroboscope function on the brake lights now alerts following drivers of a stalled vehicle, while the braking system is upgraded with 380mm front discs and the cross-section is increased from 32mm to 35mm, with wider brake pads and a more advanced ABS system. A tighter turning radius makes manoeuvring through narrow street circuits easier, and the steering lock is also increased for better countering of oversteer. Inside is a new multifunction steering wheel with redesigned functions of rotary controls, and colour-illuminated control buttons. More buttons appear on the central control panel with an additional menu page on the display, removing the need to connect a laptop for crew members to adjust the settings such as pit lane speed, exhaust mapping and steering angle reset. 'The latest 911 Cup car is stronger, faster and more practical, with refined cockpit ergonomics and updated electronics. It maintains — or even extends — service intervals despite enhanced performance, and incorporates recycled materials where suitable,' said Volker Holzmeyer, Porsche Motorsport North America president and CEO. The one-make series 911 Cup is produced alongside the series-production cars at Porsche's main plant in Zuffenhausen.
Hindustan Times
09-08-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Porsche unveils its 911 track monsters for 2026 with aero and suspension upgrades
Porsche MotorSport has unveiled its official, track-only race cars for the 2026 season, featuring a range of updates to performance, suspension, and aerodynamics. The redesigned 911 Cup replaces the outgoing 911 GT3 Cup, and it will be sold to a mix of professional, semi-pro, and amateur teams participating in Porsche's global one-make championships, such as the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. The upgraded 911 GT3 R is designed for open-brand series with GT3 class rules as well as endurance races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Teams purchasing the 911 GT3 R are generally established customer racing outfits, some with manufacturer support, targeting overall wins against other car brands. The one-make championships with the 911 Cup offer a level-playing field among a wide range of drivers looking to prove themselves in identical machinery. 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The Cup car now ditches the LED DRLs to minimise costs after inevitable collisions. It further a new three-piece front splitter, which makes it so that only the damaged parts need to be replaced after collisions. The 911 Cup brings enhanced aero performance owing to the new louvre vents integrated into the fenders. These guide airflow through the wheel arches to increase front-end downforce. The rear-end grows more aggressive thanks to the new swan-neck rear wing, and there is a new engine cover as well, made from recycled carbon fibre fleece blended with bio-based epoxy resin. The brakes are thicker with bigger cooling channels, wider brake pads, a bigger fluid reservoir, and an upgraded ABS. The steering has been additionally fine-tuned for a tighter turning radius. Porsche extends the upgrades to the cabin as well, which gets a new multi-function steering wheel, an updated switchgear, and additional foam padding. Under the hood lies a liquid-cooled, 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine that is mated to a 6-speed sequential dog-leg gearbox. With this, the 911 Cup makes 512 bhp, up from the outgoing model's 503 bhp output. The boxer engine has been upgraded with individual throttle valves that are flow-optimised and camshafts with extended valve-opening times. Porsche says, this design eliminates the need for a centrally positioned throttle valve, which in turn allows for the installation of an air restrictor," which is often mandatory in other racing championships. Also Read : Black is the new normal with the Porsche Taycan 4S Black Edition, priced at ₹2.07 cr 2026 Porsche 911 GT3 R: The 2026 Porsche 911 GT3 R brings aero and design upgrades for enhanced handling and driveability The Porsche 911 GT3 R has built an impressive reputation in its short tenure, having collected more than 420 podiums since its 2023 debut. It won the inaugural Endurance Trophy for the LMGT3 class in the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), including a class victory at Le Mans. It remained undefeated at the French classic yet again in the 2025 season. For the 2026 season, Porsche has optimised the GT3 R's suspension and aerodynamics to allow for 'an even more balanced handling and improved drivability." The car gets new ventiducts on top of the front wheel arches, enhancing aerodynamic performance by counteracting front-end compression during deceleration. As such, this reduces the GT3 R's tendency to tilt forwards during heavy braking, the usual side-effect of rear-engined cars with a light front-end. The massive swan-neck rear wing that takes up a lot of our screen real estate is fitted with a 4mm Gurney flap to help generate additional rear-end downforce. The underbody is fully enclosed, and the modified kinematics of the multi-link rear axle reduce rear-end compression and optimise load distribution. The car further benefits from upgraded brake and power steering system cooling. The 2026 911 GT3 R continues to be powered by the 4.2-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine that makes up to 557 bhp, depending on the Balance of Performance (BoP) classification decided upon by race officials. Since the drivetrain remains largely unchanged, Porsche is planning to offer around 60 upgrade kits at a price starting at 41,500 euros ( ₹42.40 lakh). With this, teams can install the new generation upgrades directly onto their existing GT3 R race car. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date:
Qatar Tribune
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Qatar Tribune
Porsche Centre Doha live-streams Le Mans 24-Hour race at its showroom
Tribune News Network Doha Porsche Centre Doha offered an electrifying atmosphere for guests to witness the historic twice-round-the-clock endurance race, as Porsche Penske Motorsport battled to the final lap with its 963 hybrid prototype, while Team Manthey celebrated its second consecutive LMGT3 victory with the 911 GT3 R. Porsche Centre Doha invited customers and Porsche enthusiasts to experience the 93rd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans live from its showroom at Medina Centrale, The Pearl. The 24 Hours of Le Mans stands as one of the greatest challenges in global motorsport and Porsche is the most successful manufacturer with 19 overall victories and 112 class wins at one of the biggest sporting events globally which attracts more than 325,000 fans each year. This year, the Porsche Penske Motorsport factory team entered three Porsche 963 hybrid prototypes in the outright LMDh category and for the first time, all three Porsche 963s were prepared at Porsche's facility in Mannheim Formula E World Champion Pascal Wehrlein joined the teams regular drivers from the FIA World Endurance Championship and the North American IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, while customer team Proton Competition added its own Porsche 963 to the Hypercar grid and Manthey entered three 911 GT3 R cars in the LMGT3 category to successfully defend their Class title. Reinforcing Porsche Centre Doha as the hub for premium brand experiences and community engagement, the live broadcast catered to both race fans as well as those new to the sport, seeing the spectacle for the first time in an engaging showroom environment. 'At Porsche Centre Doha, we don't just sell cars, we create memories. Bringing the Le Mans thrill to our showroom is our way of connecting with fans, families and future Porsche drivers in an unforgettable setting,' Asia Al Shishany, Marketing Manager at Porsche Centre Doha said. Dedicated edutainment zones for children not only contributed to the family-friendly environment but also provided the perfect introduction to the next generation of Porsche owners. 'The 24 Hours of Le Mans is more than a race, it's a statement of Porsche's endurance, performance and passion. Through this event, we invited our guests to step into the world of motorsport, heritage, Exclusive Manufaktur and Porsche craftsmanship,' Ahed Dawood, Brand Manager at Porsche Centre Doha said. A full-day customer and fan engagement event included parallel interactive brand experiences as well as character appearances by Porsche mascots Tom and Tina who welcomed junior guests alongside the action beaming live from France on the giant screens. In a highly exciting battle for overall victory, the number 6 Porsche 963 from Porsche Penske Motorsport of Matt Campbell, Kévin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor finished just 14.084 seconds behind the victorious Ferrari in second place. After 387 laps, the other two identical 511 kW (695 PS) hybrid prototypes of the factory team finished seventh and ninth and in the LMGT3 category, Team Manthey celebrated its second class victory in a row with their Porsche 911 GT3 R. Since the current LMDh regulations for the outright contenders were introduced, the Porsche 963 has proven to be the most successful race car in both the FIA World Endurance Championship and the North America IMSA series. The 963 builds on the legacy of legendary Porsche Le Mans machines such as the iconic 917, the 936, 956, 962, 911 GT1 and 919 Hybrid models.
