In August 2023, the Cup vehicle underwent a major service. Among other things, a pressure loss test was carried out during the engine inspection with a positive result, the spring plates were replaced with racing spring plates as a precaution (there was a recall from Porsche in the early 90s) and the valves were adjusted. All fluids such as engine oil with filter, transmission oil and brake fluid changed, spark plugs replaced, distributor cap and fingers replaced and the axle geometry was measured and adjusted to the 18 inch wheels, setting chosen for track days.
The original old vehicle registration document is available.
Porsche vehicle information:
Order type: 964330
Engine type: M64/01
Gearbox type: G 5003
Order color: G1G1
Interior: AB
Country equipment: C00
The vehicle has 8 tires, the 18 inch Speedline rims can be seen in the photos.
The vehicle also has the original one-piece Cup rims 8×17 ET 52 at the front and 9.5×17 ET 68 at the rear.
A real rarity – 964 Carrera Cup vehicle largely in its first paint and without Cup racing use and in completely original condition.
Matching numbers – engine, transmission and all body parts.
1991 (ZMS 409XXX) vehicle with street approval.
All logbooks and the original service booklet are available, a car passport is not available.
One of the milestones in the model history of the 911 type 964 is undoubtedly the M001 cup version for the fastest one-make cup in the world.
Porsche veteran Herbert Linge was in charge of the planning.
The Carrera Cup, initially intended only for Germany, replaced the 944 turbo Cup in 1990 and was an immediate success.
The expansion to further national championships and the international Supercup were logical consequences. 33 Cup seasons have now been held, now with the current 992 GT3 Cup.
Cup 964s from the first four years, in which 360 examples were produced, have become rare and are a topic for collectors who are looking for something exclusive.
The previous owner of this vehicle, who is active in historic motorsport, also recognized this when he discovered an untouched example in the Lake Constance region, which was delivered to Italy in 1991 as a reserve car for a Porsche Cup team and was then immediately passed on to a private owner .
The only catch: it was too good to drive…
On the one hand, the M001 inspected and delivered in “Indian red” was flawless in every respect. But its owner didn't really seem to want to sell, but after a long time to think about it, he reported that he had ordered a new GT3 and signaled his willingness to talk.
The deal ultimately came about to the satisfaction of everyone involved.
Not much is known about possible deployments in Italy or neighboring Switzerland. Vehicle documents from a national sports commission such as the ONS or its successor organization DMSB were not handed over at the handover.
The new general condition suggests that there were no missions at all. Accordingly, none can have been recorded.
The rest of the sports career of this cup version was also discreet. The substance was simply too good for starting in the Porsche Classic Car Kumho Trophy.
In 2007, a year after the takeover, the vehicle was registered all year round.
A trip to the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix at the Nürburgring went down in the annals as the longest route. “You have to get straight to the point – the original Cup chassis is clearly set up too hard for the road,” the background noise in the cleared out interior is annoying: “There are two seats in the car, which is what I want on long stretches of the motorway I can talk to my companion. You can safely forget about that.”
The consequence: at the end of 2007, the 964 Cup was deregistered and stored in the collection.
Tech Facts
(Holder or manufacturer information)
Type: 964 Carrera Cup (M001)
Model years (MY): 1990 (L), 1991 (M), 1992 (N), 1993 (P)
Production number (model years 1990 – 93): 360 copies
Chassis number of the vehicle presented: WPO ZZZ 96 ZMS 49 xxxx
Conception: Cup vehicles were pre-assembled in series production in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen and then completed in the racing department in Weissach
Body structure: two-door, weight-optimized coupé body made of sheet steel galvanized on both sides; plastic side skirts; Plastic bow and stern fairings, front and rear towing eyes, circuit breaker; Trunk lid with integrated, automatically extendable rear spoiler; Exterior mirror analogous to series 964 from model year 1992 (N program); Welded-in Matter roll cage made of steel tubes (ONS certificate number 102-336/67), diagonal side impact protection in the door cutouts
Engine: air-cooled six-cylinder boxer type M64/01, installed in the rear, rigidly mounted
Valve control: via double chain, two valves per cylinder
Mixture preparation, ignition: Bosch DME (Motronic), map-controlled double ignition
Oil quantity: 11.5 liters
Displacement: 3,600 cc
Bore: 100mm
Stroke: 76.4mm
Factory output: 265 hp at 6,100 rpm
maximum torque: 310 Nm at 4,800 rpm
Maximum speed: 7,500 rpm
Performance-enhancing measures: controlled three-way metal catalytic converter, elimination of the air filter, cup replacement pipe instead of the center silencer, Motronic adjustment
Power transmission: Five-speed manual transmission type G50/03/Cup with steel synchronizer rings, limited-slip differential (40% pull, 40% thrust), rear-wheel drive
Translations:
1st gear: 3,500
2nd gear: 2,059
3rd gear: 1.407
4th gear: 1.086
5th gear: 0.868
Front brakes: ventilated, perforated discs (322 x 32 mm), black four-piston aluminum fixed calipers, Bosch ABS, Pagid friction pads
Rear brakes: ventilated, perforated discs (299 x 24 mm), black four-piston aluminum fixed calipers, Bosch ABS, Pagid friction pads
Front axle: independent suspension on McPherson struts and light alloy wishbones with negative steering roll radius; harder and shorter coil springs, Bilstein shock absorbers, support bearings adjustable up to 3 degrees camber; five-way adjustable stabilizer bar; Vehicle approx. 55 mm lower than standard
Rear axle: independent suspension on spring struts and semi-trailing arms made of light alloy; harder and shorter coil springs, Bilstein shock absorbers; Wheel camber up to a maximum of 3 degrees; two-way adjustable stabilizer
Steering: direct, without power assistance
Wheels (model years 1990/91): one-piece (8J x 17 at the front and 9.5J x 17 at the rear)
Tires (model years 1990/91, 17 inches): Pirelli (245/620-17 at the front and 265/630-17 at the rear)
Wheels (model years 1992/93): three-piece (Speedline, 8J x 18 at the front and 9.5J x 18 at the rear)
Tires (model years 1992/93, 18 inches): Pirelli (225/40-18 at the front and 265/35-18 at the rear)
Interior: Recaro profile bucket seats, three-spoke steering wheel without airbag, fire extinguisher, six-point seat belts
Weight (with full tank): 1,180 kg
Tank volume: 77 liters
Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 4.3 seconds.
Top speed: 270 km/h
It would be extremely difficult to find a comparable 964 Cup vehicle.
If you are looking for a Cup racing car with the corresponding history (successful German Carrera Cup driver), we have the sister car from the same year, also in Indian red, but completely rebuilt.
The vehicle is currently in final assembly and can be viewed by arrangement.
Ideal vehicle for collectors, Porsche enthusiasts, classic racing drivers
