Porsche 996 GT3 Cup

The Porsche 996 GT3 Cup has undoubtedly found its place in the history of motorsport and the Porsche brand. Participation in racing events and successful involvement in racing have contributed to further manifesting Porsche's legendary reputation in racing. This combination of technical sophistication, breathtaking performance and individual history makes the Porsche 996 GT3 Cup a sought-after collector's item and a symbol of Porsche's passion for top performance on the racetrack – and off.
The characteristic features and technical details of this 996 GT3 Cup in detail:
Engine: The GT3 Cup is powered by a powerful 3.6 liter six-cylinder boxer engine. This engine is designed for maximum power and performance. It is the famous “Mezger engine”, which was developed by Hans Mezger and became famous due to its performance and robustness. The Mezger engine is not only characterized by its stable construction, high-quality materials and advanced technology in series vehicles, but is above all a popular choice for racing challenges, as it is valued there for its durability and ability under extreme conditions.
The engine in the GT3 Cup is rigidly installed, which causes the unmistakable “screeching” sound in the interior.
Transmission: “Drechsler” transmission with 6-speed H-shift to enable quick and precise gear changes.
Chassis: The GT3 Cup is equipped with a specially tuned BILSTEIN racing chassis, which ensures optimal road holding and precise handling on the racetrack.
Aerodynamics: The original aerodynamic CUP body kit ensures improved downforce and stability at high speeds. The large, adjustable rear wing, as well as the front spoiler and side skirts are also an unmistakable feature of this special model.
Brakes: The GT3 Cup is equipped with a high-performance braking system to ensure effective deceleration and optimal braking performance on the race track.
Interior: To minimize weight, the interior of the GT3 Cup has been reduced to the essentials. The interior includes the racing bucket seats, the roll cage, the original Porsche suede steering wheel and a racing cockpit with air hoses. Otherwise, the developers' skill was in omission.
Successful, because the engine of the GT3 Cup offers an impressive output of around 400 hp while only weighing around 1050 kg. Sensationally little, because a Porsche 911 2.0 racing car from 1965 weighs just as much.
Safety equipment: The GT3 Cup features extensive safety equipment, including 5-point racing safety belts and a fire extinguisher system, to ensure the safety of the driver and passenger on the race track.
Wheel/tire combination: The GT3 Cup is equipped with special racing tires that offer optimal traction and grip on the racetrack as well as on country roads. Together with the screwed central locking rims, this combination is ideal for racing, but also a visual highlight as they have just been extensively overhauled.
Electronics: The vehicle electronics are still “old school” and guarantee goosebumps and pure driving fun. In order to adapt the performance and behavior of the vehicle to the track conditions, only the ABS can be influenced.
Weight reduction: Numerous weight reduction measures have been used to improve performance on the race track. The consistent use of lightweight materials such as doors made of carbon and carbon fiber, the rear window and the rear side windows made of Macrolon (Plexi plastic), and the side windows were equipped with sliding devices that are equipped with ventilation gills at the back.
The Porsche 996 GT3 Cup is a dedicated racing vehicle designed for use on the race track. Its technical features and design elements have been developed to provide an optimal balance between performance, handling and safety, making it a sought-after vehicle for professional racing drivers and motorsport teams.
Overall, the vehicle is in a lovingly cared for condition, has been regularly serviced and is largely in its original condition – apart from the stickers.
The race support was also provided by a renowned specialist company that specializes in the support of Porsche Carrera Cup vehicles.
This car has already successfully written racing history and is now looking for a new challenger who will continue the next chapters.
As a further bonus and no longer available, the sale includes the original technical documentation as well as the original press kit with the pictures from the presentation year 2003.
The vehicle is currently registered for road use and the DSMB car pass is also included.
Conclusion: Unique CUP vehicle with a wide range of uses and potential for increased value.
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Vehicle history:
The car was first registered on February 1, 2003, and in the following years the vehicle was actively used in racing. The second owner took over the vehicle in 2011 before it was registered to the third owner in 2014 and the fourth owner in 2017. The current and last owner took over the vehicle in 2019. In March 2022, the car last received a general inspection according to §29 StVZo., so the car is fully registrable.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
480 6-speed manual transmission
488 Label German
499 Version for the Federal Republic of Germany
001 Carrera Cup
XAA Aerokit Cup
XSG Racing bucket seat on the left
XSJ 6-point harnesses
049
071 EU country version
220
338
412
426 Without rear wiper
568
574 Without air conditioning
602 High brake light
652 without electric sunroof
657 Power steering
711
990 Front seat covers, fabric/fabric/synthetic leather