Porsche delivers over 120 new 911 Cup cars to international racing teams

The latest generation of Porsche's one-make race car makes its debut at the Formula 1 circuit in Barcelona.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Porsche has delivered around 120 examples of its new 911 Cup race car to teams competing in four one-make series around the world, including the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. Drivers from the Supercup recently completed a shakedown of the new car at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where they found the updated model to be significantly faster than its predecessor.

Why it matters

The debut of the new 911 Cup marks an important milestone for Porsche's one-make racing program, which provides a pathway for young drivers to progress through the ranks of motorsport. The car's improved performance and updated aerodynamics are expected to make the series even more competitive and exciting for fans.

The details

The new 911 Cup is based on the latest 992.2 generation of the 911 GT road car and features a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine producing 520 PS. Key updates include revised aerodynamics and an upgraded braking system with racing ABS. During the Barcelona shakedown, the fastest lap time was significantly quicker than the pole position time from the previous Supercup race at the circuit.

  • On March 2, 2026, participants completed over 2,300 laps of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
  • The official Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup season test will take place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in early May 2026.

The players

Flynt Schuring

A Porsche Junior driver who says the new 911 Cup is "noticeably faster" than its predecessor, though he still needs to get used to the car's ABS braking system.

Oliver Schwab

The Project Manager for the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, who commented that the Barcelona shakedown gave a great preview of the upcoming season with 46 Porsche 911 Cup cars on track.

Marcus Amand

A newly appointed Porsche Junior who is moving up to the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup after winning the 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup France.

Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup

The international flagship of Porsche's one-make racing series, which will compete exclusively as part of the Formula 1 support program in 2026 with a full field of 28 participants.

Porsche

The German automaker that has developed the new 911 Cup race car, which will compete in four one-make series around the world in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“The new Porsche 911 Cup is noticeably faster than its predecessor. An extra ten horsepower might not sound like much, but it makes a significant difference. The optimised aerodynamics also make the new car even more fun to drive.”

— Flynt Schuring, Porsche Junior (Porsche AG)

“The premiere of a new Cup 911 is always a very special moment. In Barcelona, 46 Porsche 911 Cup hit the track - significantly more than in an average one-make cup race. This gave us a great preview of the upcoming season.”

— Oliver Schwab, Project Manager Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup (Porsche AG)

What’s next

The official Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup season test at the beginning of May 2026 will give drivers like Flynt Schuring and Marcus Amand more time to get accustomed to the new 911 Cup car before the season opener in Monaco in June.

The takeaway

Porsche's commitment to its one-make racing series continues with the introduction of an updated and more powerful 911 Cup car, which is expected to provide even more thrilling and competitive racing for drivers and fans alike in 2026.