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Porsche
996.2 GT3 Cup
The Porsche 996.2 GT3 Cup: 0-60 in 4.8 s, 190 mph top speed, 375 hp.
Frequently asked questions
How fast is the Porsche 996.2 GT3 Cup 0-60?
The Porsche 996.2 GT3 Cup does 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds.
What is the top speed of the Porsche 996.2 GT3 Cup?
The Porsche 996.2 GT3 Cup has a top speed of 190 mph.
How much horsepower does the Porsche 996.2 GT3 Cup have?
The Porsche 996.2 GT3 Cup produces 375 hp.
What is the fastest recorded lap for the Porsche 996.2 GT3 Cup?
The fastest recorded lap for the Porsche 996.2 GT3 Cup is 56.530 at Lime Rock Park CW.
Notes
Raced in the Porsche Supercup seasons 2002–2004. For 2002 the GT3 Cup received several changes based on the 996.2 Carrera and Turbo models, including Turbo-style headlights. The new body significantly improves aerodynamics and cooling. Engine output is increased to 280 kW (381 PS; 375 bhp) and 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft), further changes include improved transmission cooling, a lightened exhaust system and other light-weighing measures across the car. For the 2004 season the car received further upgrades. Engine output is once again increased slightly, to 287 kW (390 PS; 385 bhp) at 7,200 rpm and 390 N⋅m (288 lbf⋅ft) at 6,500 rpm. Gear ratios of fourth, fifth and sixth gears have been shortened. An 89-litre fuel tank improves endurance racing capabilities. In the interior changes are made to enable the use of the HANS device
Rank
horsepower
375
WEIGHT KG
1,140
Power to Weight
0.33
CURRENT VALUE
60,000 €
OEM Specs
engine Description
3.6-liter, water-cooled, flat-six, DOHC
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
4.8 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
306
gearbox
6-SPEED MANUAL
torque
380 N.M
Model Years
2001-2005
Compare to
Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:23.9 | Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit | Race | 22 Nov, 2025 | 31 Mar, 2026 | -7.2s | +8.02% | |||
| 1:29.9 | Brainerd International Raceway - BIR (Competition Road Course- CW) | Race | 22 Aug, 2025 | 22 Aug, 2025 | — | ||||
| 1:35.3 | Apex Motor Club I (Phase I) | Race | 06 Dec, 2021 | 01 Jul, 2022 | -5.56s | +5.44% | |||
| 3:21.0 | The Bend Motorsport Park (GT Circuit) | Race | 27 Aug, 2023 | 29 Sep, 2023 | -9.99s | +4.63% | |||
| 1:56.3 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Race | 17 Oct, 2016 | 08 Sep, 2022 | -4.77s | +3.82% | |||
| 1:25.6 | Gotland Ring (North Circuit) | Race | 03 May, 2021 | 17 Oct, 2021 | -3.19s | +3.47% | |||
| 1:12.9 | Blackhawk Farms Raceway | Race | 08 Jun, 2013 | 05 Sep, 2022 | -1.46s | +1.86% | |||
| 2:08.0 | Automotodrom Brno | Race | 12 Apr, 2024 | 29 Jan, 2026 | -2.49s | +1.81% | |||
| 1:39.4 | Palmer Motorsports Park (CCW) | Race | 02 Jun, 2015 | 08 Sep, 2022 | -1.59s | +1.49% | |||
| 2:13.5 | Sebring (CW) | Race | 03 Feb, 2025 | 08 Feb, 2025 | -1.34s | +0.93% | |||
| 1:43.2 | Circuit du Val de Vienne | Race | 25 Mar, 2026 | 12 May, 2026 | -0.71s | +0.64% | |||
| 1:37.7 | Circuit de Mirecourt - Juvaincourt | Race | 18 May, 2025 | 18 Apr, 2026 | -0.63s | +0.60% | |||
| 3:05.4 | Gotland Ring (Full Circuit GP) | Race | 19 May, 2024 | 12 Jun, 2024 | -0.45s | +0.23% | |||
| 1:08.6 | Gelleråsen Arena | Race | 29 Apr, 2023 | 13 Aug, 2024 | -0.02s | +0.03% | |||
| 2:00.1 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Race | 04 Jun, 2025 | 23 Sep, 2025 | -0.01s | +0.01% | |||
| 56.5 | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Race | 26 Apr, 2025 | 04 Jul, 2025 | +0.28s | -0.47% | |||
| 1:12.8 | Autodromo Riccardo Paletti - Varano | Race | 02 Jan, 2024 | 10 Jan, 2024 | +1.08s | -1.38% | |||
| 2:34.5 | Ozark International Raceway | Race | 20 May, 2025 | 08 Jun, 2025 | +2.62s | -1.57% | |||
| 1:41.9 | Palmer Motorsports Park (CCW) | Race | 17 Sep, 2022 | 20 Sep, 2024 | +1.89s | -1.72% | |||
| 1:09.3 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway - NHMS (South Oval) | Race | 28 Jul, 2025 | 30 Jul, 2025 | +1.31s | -1.76% | |||
| 2:02.1 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Race | 16 Jun, 2025 | 04 Jul, 2025 | +2.4s | -1.82% | |||
| 1:38.1 | Gotland Ring (South Loop) | Race | 28 May, 2021 | 20 Jan, 2026 | +2.14s | -2.02% | |||
| 2:00.4 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Race | 10 Oct, 2023 | 16 Jul, 2024 | +2.91s | -2.23% | |||
| 57.9 | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Race | 16 Jun, 2025 | 30 Jul, 2025 | +1.5s | -2.42% | |||
| 1:11.0 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | Race | 18 Apr, 2010 | 23 Sep, 2022 | +2.15s | -2.82% | |||
| 1:34.6 | Homestead-Miami Speedway (Road Course) | Race | 19 Feb, 2024 | 30 Jun, 2024 | +2.92s | -2.85% | |||
| 2:05.0 | The Bend Motorsport Park (International Circuit CW) | Race | 28 Apr, 2024 | 15 Sep, 2024 | +4.73s | -3.50% | |||
| 1:57.8 | High Plains Raceway (Full) | Race | 17 Mar, 2012 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +4.52s | -3.54% | |||
| 1:16.7 | Roebling Road Raceway (Road Course) | Race | 15 Sep, 2023 | 20 Jul, 2024 | +3.01s | -3.63% | |||
| 1:20.4 | Autodromo di Modena (CW) | Race | 06 Apr, 2026 | 15 May, 2026 | +4.34s | -5.00% | |||
| 1:32.2 | Thruxton Circuit | Race | 05 May, 2025 | 15 Feb, 2026 | +8.78s | -8.76% | |||
| 1:18.1 | Nelson Ledges Race Course | Race | 28 May, 2025 | 28 Feb, 2026 | +8.3s | -9.95% | |||
| 1:07.6 | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Race | 05 May, 2025 | 04 Jul, 2025 | — |
Modified Cars
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 (w/GitiSpor) | tuningblog | Medium | — | 0 GitiSport e·Gtr2 Pro | 245/645/18 / 305/680/18 | -16.22s |
| 2003 | Petr Šebesta | Race | — | — | — | -10.57s |
| 2003 | Zorg_Enterprises | Race | 390 | 40 ADVAN A005 | 30/68/18 | -9.49s |
| 2002 (w/PZeroRac) | M Bekker | Light | — | 1 P Zero Racing Slicks | 245/645/18 / 305/680/18 | -9.44s |
| 2002 (w/PZeroRac) | KoRn_IcHoN | Medium | — | 1 P Zero Racing Slicks | 245/645/18 / 305/680/18 | -9.4s |
| 2003 (PrimeTime/Race) | Prime Time Racing | Race | 360 | 1 RS1 | 235/40/18 / 295/30/18 | -8.46s |
| 2001 (Cjd92/Race) | Colin Dougherty | Race | 360 | 40 A7 | — | -7.69s |
| 2002 (MattCummings/Race) | Matt Cummings | Race | 375 | — | — | -6.56s |
| 2004 (DavidTurner/Race) | David Turner | Race | 375 | — | — | -5.22s |
| 2003 | fsmtnbiker | Race | — | — | — | -5.17s |
| 2001 (Cjd92/Race) | Colin Dougherty | Race | 485 | 40 A7 | — | -4.85s |
| 2003 (Cjd92/Race) | Colin Dougherty | Race | 390 | — | — | — |
| 2003 (w/PZS) | TripleXMotorsport | Race | 375 | 1 P Zero Racing Slicks | 245/645/18 / 305/680/18 | — |
| 2003 | Craig Baird | Race | — | 1 Porsche Cup N2 Slick | — | — |
| 2003 | 996Cup | Race | — | 240 Pilot Sport Cup Rain | — | — |
| 2002 (w/PZS) | The Hot Lap | Race | — | 1 P Zero Racing Slicks | 245/645/18 / 305/680/18 | — |
| 2002 (w/PZS) | ED CO | Race | — | 1 P Zero Racing Slicks | 245/645/18 / 305/680/18 | — |
| 2002 | George Hawkins | Race | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | Derek Chan | Race | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 (w/DiabloSu) | YouTube Channel | Race | — | 40 Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 | 245/645/18 / 305/680/18 | — |
| 2002 (w/PZeroRac) | whysosury | Medium | — | 1 P Zero Racing Slicks | 245/645/18 / 305/680/18 | — |
| 2001 | Colin Dougherty | Race | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | Minuteman III | Race | 360 | 220 Pilot Sport PS2 | 240/650/18 | — |
| 2002 | Vipyr Racing | Race | — | — | — | — |
Popular Tire Sizes
| Size front | Size rear | Pace | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245/645/18 | 305/680/18 | +0.99% | 13 |
| 30/68/18 | 30/68/18 | +1.64% | 2 |
| 235/40/18 | 295/30/18 | -1.19% | 1 |
| 240/650/18 | 240/650/18 | — | 0 |