Porsche 911 Cup (Generation 992.2) Model Year 2026 - Technical Data

Concept

• Single-seater customer race car

Weight / Dimensions

• Base weight: ca. 1,288 kg
• Length: 4,599 mm
• Width: 1,920 mm (front axle) / 1,902 mm (rear axle)
• Wheelbase: 2,468 mm

Engine

• Water-cooled six-cylinder boxer rear engine; displacement 3,996 cm³
• Stroke: 81.5 mm; Bore: 102 mm
• ca. 382 kW (520 hp) at 8,400 rpm
• Max. torque: 470 Nm at 6,150 rpm
• Max. rpm: 8,750
• Four-valve technology
• Camshafts with extended valve opening times
• Flow-optimised single throttle system
• Intake manifold with two resonance flaps
• Engine control unit Bosch MS 6.6 with integrated Porsche Motorsport Traction Control (PMTC) and prepared Push-2-Pass functionality
• Dry-sump lubrication
• Single-mass flywheel
• Race exhaust system with DMSB certified catalytic converter
• Fuel quality: Superplus unleaded, to E20 (min. 98 octane), eFuels (in accordance with FIA Appendix J)

Transmission

• Porsche six-speed sequential dog-type gearbox
• Paddle shift with electronic shift barrel actuator
• Mechanical limited slip differential
• Four-plate sintered metal racing clutch

Body

• Lightweight body featuring intelligent aluminium-steel composite design
• Mounting points for lifting device
• Removable rescue hatch in roof
• Welded-in roll-cage, approved for co-driver use on circuits
• Front cover with integrated quick-release fasteners, cooler exit-air duct and central air intake for cockpit ventilation
• Widened front bumper with three-part spoiler lip
• Fenders with extensions and integrated louvre ventilation openings
• Aerodynamically optimised front underbody
• Rear underbody panelling with integrated NACA air intakes for brake and drive shaft cooling
• Rear bodywork with integrated rain light in accordance with FIA regulations
• Doors, boot lid and rear wing made from recycled carbon fibre fleece combined with bio-based epoxy resin
• Rear wing with ‘swan neck’ mounting, adjustable in 13 positions
• Polycarbonate windows with hard coating
• Air-jack system with three jacks; valve mounting points on either side of the car
• 110-litre FT3 safety fuel cell in the front

Interior:

• Trim made from recycled carbon fibre fleece combined with a bio-based epoxy resin
• Multifunctional CFRP motorsport steering wheel with quick-release coupling and rotary switches for ABS and traction control settings, shift paddles and illuminated push buttons
• Ergonomic digital touch panel with multi-colour backlight
• Seat in accordance with FIA Standard 8862/2009, infinite longitudinal adjustment, two positions for height and inclination
• Preparation for seat ventilation
• Six-point racing safety harness, for use with HANS®
• Adjustable steering column with steering angle sensor
• Safety nets (centre and driver’s side) in accordance with latest FIA safety regulations
• Optimised cockpit ventilation with driver-oriented fresh air supply
• Fire extinguisher system with electronic release unit

Suspension

• Forged aluminium control arms & top mounts, stiffness optimised
• Heavy-duty spherical bearings with dust protection
• Wheel hubs with centre-lock wheel nut
• Shock absorbers with motorsport-specific valve characteristic
• Double-blade-type adjustable anti-roll bars
• Tyre pressure and temperature monitoring system

Front axle:

• Double wishbone front suspension, adjustable ride-height, camber and toe
• Electro-mechanical power steering with manoeuvring function

Rear axle:

• Multi-link rear suspension, adjustable in ride-height, camber and toe
• Motor racing drive shafts optimised for reliability and durability

Brakes

• Two independent brake circuits incorporating front and rear axle brake pressure sensors
• Driver adjustable brake force distribution via brake balance system
• Racing brake pads; optimised brake ducts; ergonomic brake pedal positioning
• Enlarged brake fluid reservoir with integrated bracket for brake fluid level sensor
• Pressure sensor as brake light switch
• Generation 5 racing ABS from Bosch

Front axle:

• Six-piston aluminium monobloc racing brake callipers with ‘anti knock-back’ piston springs
• Ventilated steel brake discs with a diameter of 380 mm and increased cross-section to 35 mm
• Enlarged brake pad friction surface
• Aluminium brake disc chamber

Rear axle:

• Four-piston aluminium monobloc racing brake callipers with ‘anti knock-back’ piston springs
• Ventilated 380 mm × 32 mm steel brake discs mounted on aluminium disc bells
• Aluminium brake disc chamber

Wheels / Tyres

• Front axle: Single-piece centre-lock alloy rims (forged) conforming to Porsche specification and design, 12.0 J × 18; tyre dimension 30/65-18
• Rear axle: Single-piece centre-lock alloy rims (forged) conforming to Porsche specification and design, 13.0 J × 18; tyre dimension 31/71-18

Electrical System

• Porsche Logger Unit; Porsche Power Box
• 10.3 inch Porsche colour display
• Lightweight, high-precision GPS system for positioning on the track and lap time recording
• Leak-proof LiFePO4 battery 12V, 40 Ah in passenger footwell
• 175 A alternator
• Digital display touch panel with multi-colour backlight and extended functionality: brake force distribution potentiometer reset, steering angle reset, pit lane speed setting, fuel and exhaust system mapping
• Single-arm windscreen wiper with direct drive (intermittent and continuous operation)
• Three additional centre console switches for additional power consumers
• Data connection (data logger, video system)
• LED headlights with integrated daytime running lights and optional cornering lights
• LED rear lights and rain lights
• Strobe function for brake lights when the engine is off

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