2002 Porsche 996 GT3 Cup Car Technical Information

Overview

  • Chassis Number: From WPO ZZZ 99 Z2S 6 98061
  • Model Type: 996.830
  • Engine Type: M 96.77
  • Gearbox Type: G 96.92 with oil / water heat exchanger.
  • Number of Gears: 6
  • Chassis: Basis 911 GT3 with weight optimised shell
  • Dry Weight: 1170 kg
  • Wheels: Three piece BBS-racing wheel front 9J x 18″ rear 11J x18″

Suspension & Steering

  • Front suspension Independent McPherson strut with alloy wishbones and spherical bearings, coil springs and five position adjustable anti-roll bar… Diameter =.26,8mm.
  • Rear suspension Independent multi-link rear suspension with ‘LSA System, coil springs and three position adjustable anti-roll bar… Diameter =.20,7mm.
  • All suspension links are mounted with spherical bearings.
  • Steering Rack-and-pinion steering with servo assistance.

Wheels & Tyres

  • Wheels Three piece BBS-racing wheel front 9J x 18″ rear 11J x18″
  • Tyres (Delivery specification) Front Pirelli 245 / 645 x 18 (rain)
  • (Delivery specification) Rear Pirelli 305 / 660 x 18 (rain)
  • Centre lock Front and rear axles

Brakes

  • Multi-piston, fixed-caliper brakes front and rear with pneumatic brake servo assistance, ventilated cross-drilled brake discs.
  • Four channel ABS 5 (The four channel ABS is set-up for the delivery specification Pirelli tyres. If tyres of another size are used please contact Porsche Motorsport).
  • ABS impulse disc, front axle 48 teeth
  • ABS impulse disc, rear axle 48 teeth
  • Front brake disc One piece steel – Diameter = 350 mm, Brake disc thickness 34 mm, 6 piston – aluminum brake caliper.
  • Rear brake disc One piece steel – Diameter = 330 mm, Brake disc thickness 28 mm, 4 piston – aluminum brake caliper.
  • Brake pad thickness Front / rear 18 / 18 mm
  • Brake pad Front axle Pagid P50, rear axle RS14 green (delivery specification)
  • Handbrake not applicable

Chassis

  • Basis 911 GT3 with weight optimised shell
  • Adjustable synthetic plastic rear wing with raised wing profile
  • Carbon fibre doors
  • Special GT3 Cup nose section with upper cooling air exit
  • ‘Makralon’ door windows and rear screen.

Interior

  • Trim without noise insulation, integral roll cage
  • Production car fuel cell 64 litres.
  • Recaro Racing bucket seat (drivers side only)
  • Six point safety harness. Detachable Momo steering wheel.
  • Fire extinguisher system, compliant with FIA standard (AFFF, capacity 4 L).
  • Identical to 911 GT3 RS
  • Panel quick release fittings.
  • Interior colour to match exterior car colour.

Dimensions & Weight

  • Length 4430 mm
  • Width 1765 mm over rear axle – 1731 mm over front axle
  • Wheelbase 2350 mm
  • Front track width 1515 mm
  • Rear track width 1578 mm
  • Dry Weight ca. 1170 kg

Fluid Capacities

  • Fuel system: 64 L.
  • To be able to compete in International events the tank must be changed dependent on the local regulations, e.g. for a 100ltr FT3 tank from the GT3 RS.
  • Gearbox: 3.8 L.
  • Engine: ca.10 L.
  • (The Oil level check should be carried out with the dipstick, through the filler neck with the engine at operating temperature and running at idle speed).

Lubricants & Fuel

  • Engine oil: Mobil 1 (0W – 40) or Mobil 1 (5W – 40)
  • Coolant: 5 Litres Porsche coolant ET. Nr. 999 917 781 00 Softened water.
  • Gearbox Oil: ‘Mobilube’ SHC
  • Steering Servo Oil: ‘Pentosin’
  • Fuel: 98 RON Super Plus unleaded
  • Brake Fluid: Delivery specification Teves DOT 4… Optional: Castrol Racing SRF E. Nr. 996.355.950.00
  • Air Jack: A pressure of 30 bar is necessary to operate the air jacks.