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Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 2017

GT3 (2010)Porsche
485 hp
Horsepower
1200 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2017
Year

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 2017 (One-Make Cup Racer)

The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 2017 is the 991.1-generation, single-make 911 built for the Porsche Supercup and Carrera Cup ladder. It’s a raw, rear-engine race car with just enough electronic assistance to keep it approachable, but still very much a proper Cup car — stiff, loud, and unforgiving when you overdrive it.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six, rear-mounted, rear-wheel drive

  • Total Output: ~485 hp (357 kW)

  • Redline: ~8,750–9,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential paddle-shift

  • Weight: ~1,200 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,585 mm long × 1,978 mm wide × 1,271 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,452 mm

  • Tires: Michelin racing slicks on center-lock wheels

  • Brakes: Steel racing discs with ABS

  • Layout: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The 911 GT3 Cup is a precision-focused, momentum car that rewards patience and clean inputs. With the engine hanging out behind the rear axle, it has huge traction on exit, but that same layout makes it easy to get caught out if you lift suddenly or enter too hot. It’s one of those cars that feels calm and planted right up until it doesn’t — then it can rotate very quickly.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated flat-six delivers the classic Porsche Cup soundtrack: hard-edged, metallic, and eager as it climbs toward the top of the rev range. There’s less mid-corner drama than a turbo car, but the engine response is immediate and rewarding, with a sharp, mechanical bark on downshifts and a high-strung wail at full throttle.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Strong front bite when you trail brake properly, but excessive speed will push the nose wide before the rear comes around.

  • Traction: Excellent rear traction out of slow corners, especially with smooth throttle application.

  • Braking: Very stable under heavy braking for a rear-engined car, though ABS and brake bias management still matter.

  • Top Speed: Competitive in Cup trim, but more about consistency and corner speed than raw straight-line pace.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with discipline. Use trail braking to help rotation, be patient with throttle pickup, and avoid sudden steering or lift-off inputs mid-corner. It shines on technical circuits where rhythm and precision matter more than outright aero grip.

Livery & Aesthetics: The 991 Cup car has the unmistakable 911 silhouette — wide hips, low stance, big rear wing, and race-ready proportions. In sim, it looks especially good in Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup-style liveries, with bold sponsor placement and the clean, purposeful look of a true one-make racer.

Whether you're learning GT racing fundamentals or chasing hundredths in a spec series, the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 2017 is one of the purest and most rewarding rear-engined race cars to drive in sim racing.