This well-preserved 2006 Porsche Carrera GT showcases the peak of Porsche’s design and engineering. The Carrera GT carried a historic name but was built as Porsche’s ultimate road-going GT car, not a race car. Its roots trace back to the canceled LMP 2000 GT1 project, and it was developed in response to the rise of ultra-exotic rivals.
Engineers repurposed a 5.5L V-10 from the LMP program, enlarging it to 5.7L to produce 605 HP and 435 lb-ft of torque. The engine features an aluminum block, integrated oil and water passages, VarioCam timing, and dry sump lubrication for optimal performance and balance.
Power is sent through a lightweight ceramic clutch and 6-speed transverse gearbox with a ZF differential. The engine and transmission are mounted in a carbon-reinforced plastic cradle attached to a carbon and aluminum honeycomb tub—the first of its kind—resulting in a 220-pound chassis. The car rides on forged magnesium wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires and stops with 15-inch ceramic brakes. At 185 MPH, it generates nearly 900 pounds of downforce thanks to its aerodynamic underbody.
The design is distinctly Porsche, clean and functional, with features like a fine-mesh engine cover, xenon headlights, and neon lighting. The interior features a striking Ascot Brown and Black full leather combination, XT bucket seats, and a rally-style gear shifter next to the steering wheel.
Finished in Guards Red—a rare color used on only about 6% of Carrera GTs, this Carrera GT is set to be auctioned by Broad Arrow on May 25, with an estimated value between $1,453,000 and $1,676,000.
Source: Broad Arrow Auctions
