Porsche Supercup

The Supercup has carried the "-cup" suffix since its inaugural 1993 season. From nine races at launch the calendar grew to 13 rounds in 2006, before contracting to 11 in 2017 and eight in 2020. Most circuits are European, though rounds have also been held in Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Mexico.

For the inaugural season the 964 Cup, based on the 964 Carrera RS, was the race car of choice. Compared to the road car it retained the catalytic converter, 18-inch magnesium wheels and ABS, was lowered by 20 mm, and gained a full roll cage while losing the passenger seat.

Based on the 993 Carrera 2, this car was updated in 1995 with aero parts from the new Carrera RS and received a five-horsepower increase to 315 PS (311 hp) at 6,200 rpm in 1996. 216 units were produced in total.

Featured a 3.6-litre boxer engine derived from the GT1 block. Engine output rose to 272 kW (370 PS; 365 bhp) for the 1999 season, with 370 N⋅m at 6,250 rpm. The car covered 0–100 km/h in four seconds with a top speed of 286 km/h. Modified aerodynamics including an enlarged rear wing were introduced for 2001.

Several changes were made for 2002 including Turbo-style headlights and output increased to 280 kW (381 PS; 375 bhp). For 2004 output rose again to 287 kW (390 PS; 385 bhp) at 7,200 rpm, gear ratios for fourth through sixth gears were shortened, and an 89-litre fuel tank was fitted. Interior changes enabled use of the HANS device.

Significantly improved aerodynamics and lightweight CFRP parts including doors, rear body panels, engine deck lid and rear wing. Suspension components were adopted from the GT3 RSR.

Based on the 997.2 GT3 RS with a new 3.8-litre engine producing 331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) at 7,500 rpm and a redline of 8,500 rpm. An enlarged rear wing measuring 1.70 m was adopted from the 911 GT3 Cup S. The car was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show; the European base MSRP was €149,850 before tax.

Introduced paddle-shift semi-automatic transmission for the first time. The Porsche Motorsport MA1.75/MDG.GA engine displaces 3,800 cc and produces 338 kW (460 PS; 453 bhp) at 7,500 rpm. The cockpit carried a Cosworth Omega Intelligent Colour Display unit from 2013, replaced by a Cosworth CDU 10.3 display from the 2021 season.

Featured a 4.0-litre (3,996 cc) flat-six producing 357 kW (485 PS; 479 bhp) at 7,500 rpm with a 9,000 rpm redline and compression ratio of 13.2:1. Fuel delivery was by Bosch HDEV 6 gasoline direct injection; ECU was a Bosch MS 6.6. Weight with driver and fuel was 1,200 kg. An enlarged escape hatch was incorporated in the roof.

Power increased to 375 kW (510 PS; 503 bhp) at 8,400 rpm using the same 3,996 cc engine architecture. Fuel tank capacity grew to 110 litres. Weight with driver and fuel was 1,260 kg. The car ran on Esso Synergy Renewable Racing fuel and from 2025 switched to HIF Haru Oni e-Fuel.

Power rises to 382 kW (519 PS; 512 bhp) at 8,400 rpm, with the redline raised to 8,750 rpm. Wheelbase extends to 2,468 mm and weight increases to 1,288 kg. ABS becomes standard and fuel is HIF Haru Oni e-Fuel.

Cars follow a rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout. Brake discs must be steel and may not exceed 380 mm diameter. Aerodynamic additions are limited to a front splitter, rear wing, polycarbonate glass and side skirts; rear diffusers, vortex generators, canards and undertrays are prohibited. Two sets of slick tyres are permitted per car per weekend; wet tyres are unlimited. Tyres must not be pre-warmed or chemically treated. Pit stops are not mandatory and refuelling during a race is forbidden, though stops are permitted for punctures, body damage or weather changes.

Since 2013 all cars use a Porsche in-house 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. From 1993 to 2012 a sequential manual gearbox was used. The clutch throughout has been a sintered metal-plate unit operated by foot pedal, supplied by ZF Sachs. HANS devices have been mandatory for all drivers since 2006.

Points are awarded to the first 15 finishers of each race. Since 2008, two bonus points are awarded for pole position. Ties are resolved by most first-place finishes, then second, and so on.

The team championship adds the points of a team's two best drivers. In 2006 and 2007 Porsche paid around €820,000 in prize money: race winners received €9,000, runners-up €7,500 and third-placed drivers €6,500, with a fifteenth-place payment of €1,400. The overall champion received a Porsche road car and the fastest-lap driver a Porsche Design watch. In 2015 the total prize pool exceeded €730,000, with the rookie classification winner receiving an additional €30,000 conditional on re-registration for the following season.

Patrick Huisman is the most successful driver in the championship's history, having won four consecutive titles between 1997 and 2000. Larry ten Voorde, René Rast and Michael Ammermüller each hold three titles. Jeroen Bleekemolen and Richard Westbrook each won two. As of 2026, Lechner Racing is the most successful team with 12 team championship titles.

The series has visited Circuit de Monaco (1993–2019, 2021–present), Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (1993–1999, 2001–2002, 2004–2005, 2007–present), Hockenheimring (1993–2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018–2019), Hungaroring (1993–2021, 2023–present), Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (1993–1995, 1999–2011, 2013–2020, 2025–present), Imola Circuit (1993–2006, 2022, 2024–2025), Silverstone Circuit (1994–2020, 2022–2024), Red Bull Ring (1997–2003, 2014–present), Monza Circuit (1998, 2001–present), Nürburgring (1995–2007, 2009, 2011, 2013), Nürburgring Nordschleife (2011), Bahrain International Circuit (2006–2010, 2012), Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2000–2006), Circuit of the Americas (2014–2016), Circuit Zandvoort (2021–present), Albert Park Circuit (1999), Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (2017–2019), Yas Marina Circuit (2009, 2011, 2013), Istanbul Park (2007–2009, 2011), Circuit Paul Ricard (2022), Circuito do Estoril (1994, 1996), Norisring (1993), Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours (1993–1997, 2000, 2003–2008), and Valencia Street Circuit (2008–2010, 2012).

In 2006, an average of 125,000 spectators attended each round at Grand Prix circuits. Races attracted 22 million TV viewers worldwide, with European coverage provided by Eurosport.

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