Chassis; Interior; Exterior - Porsche 2012 911 GT3 CUP Technical Manual

9. Chassis

9.1.

Interior

9.2.

Exterior

The 911 GT3 RS 2012 chassis forms the basis of the 997 GT3 Cup 2012
race car. The chassis is fitted with roll-cage for safety purposes.
The 911 GT3 Cup 2012 chassis has the following features:
 Wider bodyshell based on the second generation GT3 RS II
Larger rear wheel arches (new wheel housings for 690 mm tyres)
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 Aluminium boot lid with Naca duct for direct driver cooling
 Roll cage complying with DMSB guidelines
 Carbon fibre doors with frame and plastic mirrors
 Polycarbonate rear screen, front windscreen and side windows
DO NOT under any circumstances modify the roll-cage as its
structural integrity will be compromised. DO NOT weld additional
brackets, or drill holes in the tubes. If in doubt please contact
Porsche Motorsport.
All unnecessary panels and sound proofing materials have been removed
to reduce weight.
 Removable steering wheel, with length and height adjustable
steering column
 Race bucket seat with fire resistant upholstery fabric (only driver
side)
 6-point safety harness
Front body panels
 Modified component carried over from 911 GT3 second
generation with daytime running lights
 Aerodynamically optimised bumper lip
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