Gallery: New Porsche 911 Cup race car in development

911 Cup world debut this summer

The all-new 911 Cup, based on the 992.2 generation, completes development and hits the track in 2026 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and select Carrera Cup series.

Built on the 992.2 911 platform

This one-make race car blends production 911 technology with high-caliber motorsport upgrades for the ultimate track experience.

Ready for Supercup and Carrera Cup

From Formula 1 support races to national championships, the new 911 Cup will spearhead one-make competitions worldwide in 2026.

Over 30 years of Cup heritage

Since 1990, Porsche Carrera Cup and Supercup have showcased identical 911s in thrilling customer-racing formats across the globe.

Global series in 12+ countries

Carrera Cup championships run from Japan and Australia to Europe and the Americas, demonstrating the 911 Cup’s universal appeal.

5,381 units built to date

With more than 5,300 cars produced, 911-based Cup racers rank among the world’s most manufactured competition vehicles.

Side-by-side Zuffenhausen production

Cup cars roll off the same assembly lines as road-going 911s at Porsche’s Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen plant, ensuring factory-level quality.

Current Cup model built 1,130 times

The 992.1-generation 911 GT3 Cup, introduced in 2021, has already logged over 1,100 builds, underscoring its enduring popularity.

Eight-hour build process

Each 911 GT3 Cup of the 992.1 generation took under eight hours to assemble—an impressive feat of precision engineering.

Development kicked off in Weissach

Work began in January 2024 at Porsche Motorsport’s Weissach center, where engineers fused series tech with pure-bred racing traits.

Optimized front-end aerodynamics

Revised nose geometry enhances downforce and stability, delivering sharper turn-in and greater driver confidence on track.

Upgraded safety and electronics

The new 911 Cup features advanced roll-cage design, improved fire suppression, and state-of-the-art data-logging systems.

Enhanced brakes and drivetrain

Bigger calipers, optimized cooling ducts, and reinforced transmission components bring tougher performance and durability.

Refined six-cylinder boxer engine

The high-revving flat-six gains calibration tweaks and cooling improvements to maintain peak power during endurance runs.

Michelin returns as tire partner

Porsche Motorsport teams trust Michelin rubber for optimal grip and consistency across all conditions and venues.

Built on GT3 Cup success

Leveraging feedback from global one-make series, the new car refines chassis balance and responsiveness over its predecessor.

Tested at Monza and Lausitzring

Prototypes tackled Italy’s high-speed bends, Germany’s technical turns, and Weissach’s testing loops to perfect setup.

Drivers Bastian Buus and Klaus Bachler lead tests

Supercup champion Buus and endurance star Bachler share development duties to push the Cup car to its limits.

Laurin Heinrich and Marco Seefried join development

2024 IMSA GTD Pro champ Heinrich and veteran racer Seefried contributed real-world feedback on handling and ergonomics.