Porsche Supercup
The Porsche Supercup is an international One-make production stock car racing premier series supporting the Formula One World Championship organized by Porsche Motorsport.
Porsche Supercup drivers compete in identical Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars. On average, 24 race cars take part in each race. Most circuits visited by the series are European, although circuits in Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, the United States and Mexico have been included in the calendar as well.
History
Since 1993 the Porsche Michelin Supercup has run as support to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The number of races has grown from the original nine to total 13 in 2006, although decreasing to 11 in 2017.Racing cars
911 Cup (Type 964)
For the inaugural 1993 Porsche Supercup season the 964 Cup based on the 964 Carrera RS was the vehicle of choice. Compared to the road car the Cup race car features a similarly stripped-out interior and retains the catalytic converter, 18 inch magnesium wheels and ABS but was lowered by 20mm, featured a full roll cage and no passenger seat.911 Cup 3.8 (Type 993)
Based on the 993 Carrera 2 and used in the Porsche Supercup for seasons 1994–1997. Updated in 1995 with aero parts from the new Carrera RS, followed by a five-horsepower increase to at 6,200 rpm in 1996. 216 units were produced in total.911 GT3 Cup (Type 996)
Raced in the Porsche Supercup seasons 1998–2001. Basis for the upcoming 996 GT3 road car, featuring a 3.6 litre boxer engine on basis of the GT1 block. For the 1999 season the engine output was increased to and at 6,250 rpm. The car managed the 0- sprint in four seconds, with a top speed of. For the 2001 season the GT3 Cup received modified aerodynamics including an enlarged rear wing and improved cooling.911 GT3 Cup (Type 996 II)
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 and, 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 at 7,200 rpm and 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.911 GT3 Cup (Type 997)
Raced in the Porsche Supercup seasons 2005–2009. The 997-based Cup car features significantly improved aerodynamics and lightweight CFRP parts, including doors, rear body panels, engine deck lid and rear wing. Parts of the suspension are adopted from the GT3 RSR.911 GT3 Cup 3.8 (Type 997 II)
Raced in the Porsche Supercup seasons 2010–2012. Based on 997.2 GT3 RS, the car features a new 3.8 litre engine, an enlarged rear wing adopted from 911 GT3 Cup S measuring, additional Unibal joints on the track control arms and front and rear sword-shaped anti-roll bars with seven position settings each and a steering wheel mounted Info Display with 6 switches. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and deliveries began in the same year. The base MSRP of the European model was €149,850.911 GT3 Cup (Type 991)
Based on the Porsche 911 GT3 type 991, this 911 GT3 Cup was used in the Porsche Supercup for the seasons 2013–2016.911 GT3 Cup (Type 991 II)
Raced in the Porsche Supercup since the 2017 season. Based on the latest 911 GT3 road car it features a larger 4.0-litre flat-six boxer engine, improved aerodynamics and an enlarged escape-hatch in the roof and is priced at €189,900 excluding taxes.Fuel and motor oil
Fuel
has been an official control fuel retailer and convenience store partner for all Porsche Supercup entrants since 1996 season under Mobil brand in 1996 until 2006 later ExxonMobil brand in 2007 until 2014 and later Esso brand since 2015 until present. The current fuel type of Porsche Supercup is Esso Synergy™ Supreme+ Premium 98 RON 100% unleaded racing gasoline without any other renewable fuel blends like Ethanol and Methanol.Previously Shell was the official fuel partner of Porsche Supercup since 1993 until 1995 season.
Motor oil
also has been official motor oil partner of Porsche Supercup since 1996 season and utilizing Mobil 1 Racing fully synthetic 0W-40 racing lubricant to improve fuel economy and extending engine life. Previously Shell was the official motor oil partner of Porsche Supercup since 1993 until 1995 season.Tyres
has been a current tyre partner of Porsche Supercup since 2002 season. Previously Pirelli supplied the tyres for all Porsche Supercup cars since 1993 until 2001 season. The tyre model of Michelin Porsche Supercup tyre utilizing Porsche Cup N2 sub-brand. The Michelin Porsche Supercup tyre compounds are dry slick and full-treaded rain tyres.The current tyre sizes of Porsche Supercup Michelin tyres are 27/65-R18 on the fronts and 31/71-R18 on the rears.
Regulations
Two sets of slick tyres may be used per car and weekend. The number of wet tyres is unlimited. The tyres are identical for all competitors and are not permitted to be pre-warmed or chemically treated.Championships
Driver championship
Points are assigned to the first 15 finishers of each race and all races count. To receive points a driver must compete in multiple races per season. Since 2008, there have been two bonus points awarded for the driver who secures pole position in qualifying.| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th | Pole |
| Points | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
If in the case of a tie, Porsche Supercup will determine the champion based on the most first-place finishes. If there is still a tie, Porsche Supercup will determine the champion by the most second-place finishes, then the most third-place finishes, etc., until a champion is determined. Porsche Supercup will apply the same system to other ties in the rankings at the close of the season and at any other time during the season.
Team championship
The points of the two best drivers of each team are added up. At the end of the season Porsche rewards the three best placed teams with prize money.Prize money
In 2006 and 2007, Porsche AG pays around 820,000 euros to drivers and teams. Per race the winner receives 9,000 euros, the runner-up 7,500 euros and the third placed driver 6,500 euros. For a 15th place 1,400 euros are paid. Additionally, the 2006 or 2007 champion receives a Porsche road car. The driver with the fastest laps will be given a premium watch from Porsche Design.In 2015, Porsche says it pays "more than 730,000 Euros in prize money to drivers and teams. In addition, the overall winner receives a special prize. The winner of the rookie classification receives an additional prize of 30,000 Euros providing he/she reregisters for the following year’s Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup."
Champions
Dutch driver Patrick Huisman is the most successful driver in the tournament, having won four straight titles between 1997 and 2000, followed by René Rast with three titles and Jeroen Bleekemolen and Richard Westbrook with two titles each. The reigning champion is the German driver Michael Ammermüller, who has also won back-to-back titles the championship in 2017 and 2018.| Season | Champion | Team Champion | Car Model |
 Altfrid Heger | Porsche Zentrum Koblenz | Porsche 911 Cup Type 964 | |
| Uwe Alzen | Porsche Zentrum Koblenz | Porsche 911 Cup 3.8 Type 993 | |
 Jean-Pierre Malcher | JMB Competition | Porsche 911 Cup 3.8 Type 993 | |
| Emmanuel Collard | JMB Competition | Porsche 911 Cup 3.8 Type 993 | |
 Patrick Huisman | Olaf Manthey Racing | Porsche 911 Cup 3.8 Type 993 | |
| Patrick Huisman | Olaf Manthey Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 996 | |
| Patrick Huisman | Olaf Manthey Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 996 | |
| Patrick Huisman | Olaf Manthey Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 996 | |
| Jörg Bergmeister | Farnbacher Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 996 | |
| 2002 |  Stéphane Ortelli | Kadach Tuning | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 996 II |
| 2003 | Frank Stippler | Farnbacher Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 996 II |
| 2004 | Wolf Henzler | Farnbacher Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 996 II |
| 2005 |  Alessandro Zampedri |  Walter Lechner Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 997 |
| 2006 |  Richard Westbrook | Jetstream Motorsport | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 997 |
| 2007 | Richard Westbrook | HISAQ Competition | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 997 |
| 2008 | Jeroen Bleekemolen | Jetstream Motorsport | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 997 |
| 2009 | Jeroen Bleekemolen | Konrad Motorsport | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 997 |
| 2010 | René Rast | Al Faisal Lechner Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 997 II |
| 2011 | René Rast | Veltins Lechner Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 997 II |
| 2012 | René Rast | Lechner Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 997 II |
| 2013 |  Nicki Thiim | Attempto Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 991 |
| 2014 |  Earl Bamber | VERVA Lechner Racing Team | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 991 |
| 2015 | Philipp Eng | Lechner Racing Middle East | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 991 |
| 2016 | Sven Müller | Lechner MSG Racing Team | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 991 |
| 2017 | Michael Ammermüller | Lechner MSG Racing Team | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 991 II |
| 2018 | Michael Ammermüller | BWT Lechner Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 991 II |
| 2019 | Michael Ammermüller | BWT Lechner Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 991 II |