Porsche Carrera Cup

Porsche GT3

Now in its sixteenth year, the Porsche Carrera Cup  has provided many drivers with the springboard to greater things due to its high visibility on the racing calendar. The series is contested at several levels: Pro, Pro Am 1, Pro Am 2, Rookie and team level championships.

The cars are identical 911 (Type 991) GT3 Cup Car with 460hp and the results achieved are down to team preparation and driver skill. Team Parker Racing have a long established reputation as a championship winning team picking up their first title in 2003 and several more at both individual and team level.

This year Team Parker are fielding four competitors:-

Justin Sherwood
Alex Martin
Rupert Martin
Graeme Mundy

Technical data
911 (Type 991.II) GT3 Cup

Engine
3,996 cm³ aluminium six-cylinder rear-mounted boxer engine.

Power
357 kW (485 hp).

Transmission
Porsche six-speed sequential dog-type gearbox.

Brake system
Six-piston aluminium monobloc racing brake callipers with ‘anti-knock back’ springs.

Suspension

Front axle:
McPherson suspension strut, adjustable for height, camber and toe
– forged and adjustable top mounts.
– electrohydraulic power steering with external control function for easy manoeuvring.

Rear axle:
– multi-link rear suspension, adjustable for height, camber and toe.
– forged top mounts.

Safety
Welded-in roll cage, FT3 safety fuel tank, fire extinguishing system.

The 911 GT3 Cup is faster, more durable, more efficient and even safer than the previous model. Its main purpose is to compete in Porsche one-make championships worldwide, such as Porsche Carrera Cup GB.

Porsche Carrera Cup GB is the fastest single marque GT racing championship in the UK. Competition is tough as the field of identical – and exhilarating – 485 hp 911 GT3 Cups place the focus on individual driver and team performance. Porsche Carrera Cup GB forms a key level of the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid, which has a proven track record of taking drivers to the very pinnacle of GT racing.

To find out more visit porsche.co.uk/CarreraCupGB

Porsche Carrera Cup GB 2018 Race Calendar

6 – 8 April 2018
Rounds 1 and 2       Brands Hatch (Indy)

26 – 29 April 2018
Rounds 3 and 4       Donington Park

11 – 13 May 2018
Rounds 5 and 6       Monza, Italy

8 – 10 June 2018
Rounds 7 and 8       Oulton Park

27 – 29 July 2018
Rounds 9 and 10    Snetterton (300)

24 – 26 August 2018
Rounds 11 and 12  Knockhill

14 – 16 September 2018
Rounds 13 and 14  Silverstone (National)

28 – 30 September 2018
Rounds 15 and 16  Brands Hatch (GP)