Porsche 911 GT3 Cup - 996 (1999 to 2005)

The Porsche 996 GT3 Cup was a series of race cars created by Porsche to enter the FIA GT3 Cup which served as the basis for the 996 GT3 road car. Featuring a 3.6 litre boxer engine based on the Porsche GT1 block, it was rated at 265 kW (360 PS; 355 hp). For the 1999 season the engine output was increased to 272 kW (370 PS; 365 hp). In 2002, the GT3 Cup received several changes, adopting the revised 996.2 features such as Turbo-style headlights. The new body significantly improved aerodynamics and cooling. Engine output was increased to 280 kW (381 PS; 375 hp). For the 2004 season, the car received further upgrades. Engine output was increased slightly, to 287 kW (390 PS; 385 hp) at 7,200 rpm and 390 N⋅m (288 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 6,500 rpm. It was replaced by the 997 GT3 Cup race cars in 2005.