The 2012 version of the foremost successful race car ever, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, have been revealed today, featuring many new things.

First off, they’ve put a 100-litre FT3 safety fuel tank in it, that is filled via a gap within the front bonnet. That makes it more efficient in an endurance race and in addition improves its safety.

In terms of the powertrain, the auto is sort of the image of the traditional GT3 RS and has 450 bhp and the identical maximum engine speed of 8,500 rpm. A race exhaust system with a controlled catalytic converter keeps emissions to a minimum. The automobile uses 9.5Jx18 with 25/64-18 Michelin race tyres at front, and 12Jx18 with 30/68-18 tyres on the back.

To make establishing the auto easy for every track, the recent Cup’s anti-roll bars on the front and rear are adjustable in seven positions. Otehr benefit of this car is the PCCB Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake, that is 20 kg lighter than conventional units.

The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup could be run on this specification for the 2012 and 2013 race seasons in selected one-make cup series. The automobile has a value tag of 161,750 Euro. Thus far, over 2,200 units of this racing Porsche were sold to non-public teams.