2026 Porsche 911 Cup Revealed – Major Changes for the Ultimate Track Weapon

Porsche’s dedicated racing versions of the 911 have earned a reputation for being some of the most sought-after machines on the track. Since 1990, the brand has delivered 5,381 examples of its 911 GT3 Cup cars and related race versions, with 1,130 units of the 992.1 model alone produced for the 2021 season. That makes it one of the most successful race cars ever built, and Porsche is looking to keep that momentum going with the newly renamed 992.2-generation 911 Cup arriving next year.

While the name might sound similar to the GT3 road car, the 911 Cup is not designed for the GT3 class of racing. That honor belongs to the 911 GT3 R. The GT3 and GT3 RS you see on the road remain purely street machines. Porsche simply wanted to clarify the naming for the motorsport side, much like the situation with the 718 Cayman, which has GT4 and GT4 RS road versions but races as the GT4 RS Clubsport.

The new 911 Cup adopts fresh bodywork inspired by the facelifted 911 GT3 road car. It comes with a modular three-piece splitter that makes repairs faster and cheaper, and daytime running lights have been removed to avoid potential damage in minor racing incidents. Aerodynamic improvements include new front fender louvers, an updated underbody, and vanes beneath the front wheel arches to manage airflow more effectively.

Under the rear deck lid, the 4.0-liter flat-six engine receives subtle upgrades, boosting output from 510 horsepower to 512 horsepower. More components now come directly from the 911 GT3 road car. Drivers will also benefit from a new steering wheel, a four-disc sintered metal clutch, and increased steering lock. Porsche claims the car is faster than the outgoing model, though exact lap time gains have not been disclosed.

Like its predecessor, the 911 Cup will be assembled at Porsche’s Zuffenhausen plant alongside the road-going 911. Its competitive debut will take place in the Formula 1-supporting Porsche Supercup, along with the Carrera Cup series in North America, Asia, and Germany in 2026, before expanding to other racing championships worldwide.