Porsche 997 GT3 Cup

Chassis number ranges from WP0ZZZ99Z7S798001 to WP0ZZZ99Z7S798XXX

Background:
In February 2006, Porsche unveiled the second generation of GT3, the 997 commonly now known as the 997.1 GT3. In addition to a new 415bhp, 3.6 liter, flat-six engine, the vehicle featured “zero lift” aerodynamics, meaning the car creates only aerodynamic downforce and no grip-diminishing “lift” upwards and away from the road surface. The GT3 made use of a modified, track oriented version of Porsche’s active PASM suspension making it the first of Porsche’s RS or GT3 versions to feature an electronically adjustable suspension system. Also available was a navigation system and Porsche’s “sports chrono” gauge package. The car went to sale in summer of 2006. A total of 917 units were sold in the United States and 46 units in Canada.

GT3 CUP Race Car Background:
From February 2006 until September of 2009, Porsche completed approximately 1,168 type 997.1 GT3 RS models worldwide. As a result of achieving homologation of the GT3 RS road car, Porsche Motorsports was able to complete a small sublet of these for organized racing in various countries under the designation type 997/830 and identified by Porsche as the GT3 CUP.