The latest evolution of Porsche’s one-make cup racing car was unveiled last year ahead of its 2026 debut in some championships around the world (Carrera Cup North America, Germany, Asia and Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup) The new car, now simply called the 911 Cup, will replace the 992 GT3 Cup racecar bringing numerous improvements and styling changes to align with the second generation of the road-legal 992 GT3.

For this reason the 911 Cup is visually recognisable thanks to the new front end and by the large louvres in the front fenders, which aid airflow through the wheel arches and enhance aerodynamic downforce on the front axle. The rear end underwent a complete redesign with more aggressive styling. Revisions include updated connections between the swan-neck uprights and the wing that are meant to make position adjustments easier.

The engine is still the 4.0-liter, naturally-aspirated flat-6 engine which is now able to produce 520 hp at 8,400 rpm and 470 Nm of torque at 6,150 rpm, revving up to 8,750 rpm. A four-disc sintered metal racing clutch now handles power transmission to the sequential six-speed dog gearbox. An automatic engine restart function has also been introduced. This activates as soon as the driver depresses the clutch pedal after an accidental stall. As has been true in the past, three different exhaust systems are available to choose from, depending on the racing series, the regulations and the racetrack, the noisiest of which unfortunately was never used for the Carrera Cup Italia so we have to settle for the middle one here.

The braking system has undergone a comprehensive upgrade. The front axle now features 380-millimetre discs, with their cross-section increased from 32 to 35 millimeters. This change improves head dissipation by allowing larger cooling channels for self-ventilation. Starting with this generation, Bosch M5 racing ABS is fitted as standard equipment to all 911 Cup cars as well as traction control.

Watch the new 911 Cup of the Italian team Ombra Racing in action for some testing at Misano World Circuit ahead of the 2026 season! For more content like this one follow us also on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram!