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Although it’s only a few months old, the GT3 Cup is no longer the top dog in Porsche’s 911 portfolio. The German automaker revealed today it’s launching a new 911 GT3 R, built expressly for racing.
How does this differ from the GT3 Cup? While the Cup was designed for several different race series (including the 911 GT3 Cup Challenge), this new GT3 R is eligible for the FIA’s GT3 class, and effectively replaces the departed 911 GT3 Cup S model.
Like the GT3 Cup, the GT3 R borrows liberally from the 911 GT3 RS road car, but with a few changes. The 4.0-liter flat-six is retained, but it’s now pumping out 480 hp, 30 hp over the RS and Cup models. Unlike the other GT3 models, that power is delivered to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential gearbox.
A stripped interior helps the car weigh in at a scant 2646 pounds, while unique aerodynamic parts (i.e. wider wheel arches, taller front air dam, and larger rear spoiler) help keep the car planted to terra firma. The 911 GT3 R also includes an anti-lock braking system and traction control, helping even the most novice driver keep the car on the track.
Following its debut at the 2010 Birmingham Motor Show in England, Porsche will begin building the GT3 R at its motorsports division in Weissach, Germany. In Europe, the car is expected to cost the equivalent of $415,000, and deliveries will begin in the spring of 2010.
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