New edition of world's most successful racing car

There are three changes to the latest edition of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show: it is now a more powerful, wider-bodied and faster machine. The successor to the most copious racing car of all times (1,400 of them were built) is based first and foremost on the 911 GT3 RS. The weight of this racer has been significantly reduced by comparison with the lightweight construction of the road version. For the first time in a GT3 Cup, the rear now conforms to the 44mm wider bodywork designed to accommodate bigger wheels. The broader arches at the front likewise indicate new wheels. Engine capacity has also received a boost relative to the previous model, the extra 0.2 litres delivering an additional 30 horsepower. Vital statistics: 3.8-litre, six-cylinder boxer engine, output 450bhp, sequential six-speed manual transmission, weight 1,200 kilos. The new 911 GT3 Cup is instantly recognisable from its front aspect and it adopts the characteristic daytime running light from the current nine-eleven generation.