Once you assume stage rally, the Porsche 911 in all probability is not the primary automobile that involves thoughts. However the iconic sports activities automobile’s distinctive weight stability and stiff chassis make it a really perfect candidate to compete in two-wheel drive courses. Some go so far as to take GT3 Cup automobiles constructed to race on street programs and remodel them into rally machines. And that is precisely what’s occurred right here.
The present 992-generation 911 GT3 Cup has been in manufacturing since 2021, however that is the primary time we have seen somebody take it rallying. Other than a few further canards up entrance, the bodywork is unchanged. However the experience peak has been elevated considerably to deal with damaged pavement and the occasional filth street.
In accordance with the Belgian-Motorsport YouTube channel, the drivetrain stays unmodified. Meaning 510 horsepower coming from a naturally aspirated flat-six, going to the rear wheels through a sequential transmission. With a curb weight of below 3,000 kilos, this 911 Cup must be extremely aggressive.
Sadly we’ll have to attend till later within the 12 months to seek out out. These movies, captured by the Belgian-Motorsport and Puncture Peter channels, present the 992 Cup appearing as a sweep automobile for the Rally van Haspengouw, which passed off in Belgium final weekend. This meant drivers Kris Princen and Bram Eelbode bought to fly by means of the phases earlier than any of the true rivals to make sure the trail was clear. However sadly, their occasions weren’t recorded.
Nonetheless, the brand new Cup automobile appears to be like fairly fast and sounds nice. It was very clearly struggling for traction in some sections, thanks partly to the crummy climate. We’re curious to see the way it locations amongst a few of its fierce competitors. Contemplating the dimensions of that wing out again, we’ve excessive hopes.
