For the first time ever, 40 identical 911 race cars compete against each other at the 1990 Porsche Carrera Cup. Based on the 911 Carrera 2, a Cup version is developed in the autumn of 1989. Its interior is missing the back seats and there is no acoustic damping or under-body protection. However, the car features a security roll cage for added safety. The largely standard 3.6-litre engine with dual ignition provides 265 hp, thanks to slightly modified ignition electronics and a revised exhaust. This racing machine lies 55 millimetres lower than its standard counterpart.
Specifications
Model Year
1990
Engine
6-Cyl. Boxer
Displacement
3600 ccm
Power Output
195 kW (265 HP)
Top Speed
265 km/h
Astrid Böttinger
Spokesperson Heritage and Porsche Museum
Team Coordinator Communications
Today, the former racing engineer Norbert Singer celebrates his 85th birthday. During his time at Porsche, he played a role in the brand’s overall victories at at Le Mans.