Carrera GT background In 1998, Porsche planned on a new Le Mans prototype for 1999. The car was initially intended to use a turbocharged flat-6, but was later redesigned to use a new V10 engine, pushing the project back to planned completion in 2000. The V10 was a unit secretly...
Professor Fred Poordad is a doctor out of passion. The American is an expert and globally renowned in liver research. He is as ambitious and successful a medic as he is in his second career as a race driver. As a child, Fred Poordad only ever doodled one make of...
Porsche is one of the most accomplished automakers in history, having claimed victories in nearly every major sports car and prototype racing event. Its vehicles are revered by enthusiasts worldwide, and many collections feature an impressive array of Porsche models. Though the brand has seldom ventured into the supercar arena,...
The origins of the Carrera GT can be traced back to a Porsche motorsport project that was never completed. The car’s V10 engine was originally intended to power Porsche’s Le Mans prototype. However, after presenting a study at the Paris Salon in 2000, Porsche received an overwhelming customer response and...
Over the past 15 years, the Carrera GT has become one of the most renowned supercars in history; thanks to its unique blend of driver-focused elements and advanced road-going technologies, it epitomizes what has now become the pinnacle of an era in which cars of this ilk would be produced. And...
The 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is powered by a V10 engine generating over 600 horsepower and features cutting-edge automotive technologies to deliver an unparalleled driving experience on the road. Noteworthy features include its 5.7-liter, 605-horsepower V10 engine, a monocoque chassis with carbon-reinforced plastic mounts, and the pioneering use of a...
A very low mileage, completely original 2005 Porsche Carrera GT who has only had one owner until 2021 is currently on offer at Issimi. It has been ten years since Porsche ceased production of the Carrera GT, so the model is now considered as part of the Porsche Classic family....
The Carrera GT production car was unveiled in March 2003 at the Geneva motor show in Switzerland. Following great sales success, the target was raised from 1000 to 1500 cars, but finally 1270 Carrera GT supercars were produced. The cars were made between September 2003 and April 2006. In 2 years...
The Carrera GT, often hailed as one of the greatest supercars ever created, made its debut as a concept car at the 2000 Paris Motor Show. It boasted a V10 engine derived from a Le Mans prototype race car design. Production of the Carrera GT started in 2004 at Porsche’s...
The Porsche Carrera GT has become one of the most iconic and sought after Porsche models in the realm of exotic car idolization and ownership. It is hard to believe, that things didn’t really start off that way. When the Porsche Carrera GT was released in 2004, it was anticipated...
The Porsche Carrera GT is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and coveted models in the world of exotic cars. Built on a lightweight 220-pound carbon-fiber chassis, it boasts advanced engineering throughout, including a 5.7-liter V-10 engine producing 605 horsepower and 435 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a...
Throughout its history, Porsche has developed a number of homologation specials — cars built to satisfy racing regulations while remaining street legal. One of the most remarkable examples is the Carrera GT, originally intended to succeed the 911 GT1 racer of the late 1990s. Although changes in FIA rules disrupted...
The Porsche Carrera GT originated from an abandoned late-1990s Le Mans prototype project halted by FIA regulation changes. Porsche shifted its focus to developing a road car based on the racing platform. Competing with supercars like the Ferrari Enzo and Mercedes SLR, the Carrera GT proved itself in a tough...
The Porsche Carrera GT is a highly regarded supercar, praised for its analog driving experience and cutting-edge technology. With a powerful V10 engine and a manual transmission, it offers an old-school feel that’s rare today. The Carrera GT was innovative for its time. It had a lightweight carbon fiber body and...
Edited by Rex McAfee End of an era: The title of “last great analog supercar” is hotly contested, but the Porsche Carrera GT sits at the top of the list for countless enthusiasts. Advanced in its design and in its use of cutting-edge materials, the Carrera GT nevertheless offers a...
Designed to surpass all other supercars of its time in terms of technological advancements, the Porsche Carrera GT was meticulously engineered to push boundaries and redefine automotive innovation. Its foundation was built upon a powerful V10 engine, tracing its origins back to the legendary 10-cylinder race engine developed for the...
The Carrera GT production car was unveiled in March 2003 at the Geneva motor show in Switzerland. Following great sales success, the target was raised from 1000 to 1500 cars, but finally 1270 Carrera GT supercars were produced. The cars were made between September 2003 and April 2006. More importantly,...
Gemballa has gained a reputation for its extravagant and expensive upgrade kits for various supercars, and one of its most famous creations is the Mirage GT based on the Porsche Carrera GT. This exclusive vehicle, produced by the esteemed German manufacturer and tuning company, underwent a series of bespoke modifications...
Intended to surpass all other supercars of its era in terms of technological advancements, the Porsche Carrera GT was engineered to push boundaries. Its powerful V10 engine traces its lineage back to the 10-cylinder race engine developed for the 2000 Le Mans 24-hours. Notably, the Carrera GT pioneered the utilization...
Originally intended as the successor to the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning 911 GT1, the Carrera GT began development in 1999 by Porsche’s motorsports division. However, changes in FIA regulations halted the endurance racing plans. Undeterred, Porsche continued the project, reimagining the Carrera GT as a high-performance road car....
Online auction house Bring a Trailer is currently selling a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT with just 601 miles on the odometer. The Porsche Carrera GT had an exclusive production run of only 1,270 units and is now considered as part of the Porsche Classic family. Finished in GT Silver Metallic with...
In January, a Porsche Carrera GT set a world record when sold on the Bring-a-Trailer website for a cool $2 million. It eclipsed the $1.9 million paid for a Guards Red Carrera GT in December 2021. The supercar had only 250 miles on the odometer and came with a complete...
In case you needed any more reminding that the Porsche Carrera GT is one of those ‘once in a lifetime’ cars, check out the auction price for this Jerry Seinfeld owned example. We’re shocked at the sale price as much as we’re shocked to find out that Jerry got rid...
A rare, low-mileage 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is currently on offer at RM Sotheby’s. The example was given the GT Silver Metallic finish paired with the gorgeous Ascot Brown interior that features full leather sports seats. Completed in March 2005, this is just one of the 644 units made for the...
The Porsche Carrera GT has become one of the most iconic and sought after Porsche models in the realm of exotic car idolization and ownership. Today, this sentiment is reflected in the Carrera GT’s sky-high prices in the used market, which would have translated to a very reasonable return on investment...
Up until 2019, highly maintained and low mileage examples of a Porsche Carrera GT could be acquired in the used car market for around $600,000 to $700,000. However, prices have skyrocketed since then, with the mid-engine supercar now typically selling for over $1.5 million and fetching as much as $2...
The Porsche Carrera GT remains one of the most legendary supercars ever built, a true masterpiece of engineering and performance. This 2005 example, finished in the iconic GT Silver Metallic over Dark Grey leather, is an exceptionally well-maintained collector’s piece with fewer than 4,600 miles on the odometer. Originally designed...
A rare supercar, this 2004 Porsche Carrera GT could be the centerpiece for any serious Porsche marque collection. Now, it could be yours as it is scheduled for bidding at Bonhams’ upcoming Miami auction. When it arrived as a production car in 2003, the Carrera GT was instantly hailed as...
A true collector’s piece from Porsche’s legendary Zuffenhausen factory, this 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is one of just 1,270 units produced and among only 644 delivered to the United States. Its 5.7L mid-mounted V-10 engine delivers 605 HP, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and a twin-disc ceramic dry clutch....
Prices for pre-owned Porsche Carrera GT has risen in the last few years and this was again seen in the recently concluded auction of a 2004 Porsche Carrera GT which was previously owned by comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Aside from having been previously owned by a famous owner, there are also...
The Porsche Carrera GT has become one of the most iconic and sought after Porsche models in the realm of exotic car idolization and ownership. It is hard to believe, that things didn’t really start off that way. When the Porsche Carrera GT was released in 2004, it was anticipated to stir...
Bring A Trailer is currently auctioning a striking 2005 Porsche Carrera GT with 14k miles on its odometer. It has been ten years since Porsche ceased production of the Carrera GT, so the model is now considered as part of the Porsche Classic family. The Porsche Carrera GT had an...
The Carrera GT, initially priced at $448,300 USD, has consistently appreciated in value since its debut. Similar to other contemporary classics and most Porsches in general, the prices for pre-owned rarities are steadily increasing, driven by a growing interest in cars that prioritize driving experience and purity—a quality the Carrera...
Porsche's open-top, 603-hp, manually shifted Carrera GT makes other supercars seem quaint. It is arguably the best supercar ever made. Under the skin, the car used many modern hallmarks of motor sport engineering: a carbon fiber chassis, dry sump lubrication, inboard suspension and a mid-mounted engine that was engineered to sit as low as possible to ground. Performance on paper and in person was spectacular. Peak supercar.
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche Carrera GT Looking to decode your Porsche Carrera GT option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your Porsche Carrera GT service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes. The Porsche options...
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Porsche Carrera GT Sales Brochure At Porsche. we have a principle that is absolutely fundamental to our philosophy of race engineering: compromise is simply not an option. By challenging convention in the search for performance, Porsche engineers have consistently arrived at innovative ideas and new automotive technologies. Along the way,...
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Porsche Carrera GT Spare Parts Catalogs (2004 – 2006 Model Year) These official Porsche PET Diagrams and codes for the current Porsche Carrera GT. Free for you to download and view. Whether you are working on your own Porsche Carrera GT (crazy) and need the total parts guide or are...
For the 2000 Paris Motor Show, Porsche prepared a concept supercar that eventually turned into a limited production car. The concept's basic shape and specification were close the production version, which included a low-mounted V10 engine that was sourced from their scrapped Le Mans prototype program in 1999. Two functioning concepts were produced for both the European and North American show circuits.
The Heart Wants What the Heart Wants Porsche Classic has done some fantastic restorations of all kinds of Porsche vehicles, but the Carrera GT pictured here is a true stunner. The owner of the car commissioned Porsche Classic to not only restore the car but to completely strip it down...
Released at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show, Porsche’s Carrera GT was a final production version of the concept car first seen at the 2001 Paris Auto Salon. It was Porsche’s first limited production supercar since 959 production stopped in 1988. At the time of launch, it was one of the...
Gemballa is well-known for its lavish and high-cost upgrade kits for various supercars, with one of its standout projects being the Mirage GT, based on the Porsche Carrera GT. This rare creation from the respected German tuning company received a range of custom modifications to elevate its performance, aesthetics, aerodynamics,...
From the factory the Porsche Carrera GT is an icon and probably one of the best supercars ever made thanks to a purity and performance. Thanks to its 612 HP 5.7 Liter V10 mounted behind the driver. But the appearance of the supercar from Stuttgart did well with the Koenigseder treatment...
Graham Rahal Performance, a team of dedicated professionals, is committed to preserving the Carrera GT through their bespoke recommissioning service. The GRP Porsche Carrera GT Recommission Project provides an excellent opportunity for owners to personalize their Carrera GTs however they want. Recently, Graham Rahal Performance introduced the GRP Project Recommission...
Porsche and its long-term partner Michelin have developed a new tire for the Carrera GT. The super sports car, of which 1,270 examples were manufactured between 2003 and 2006, feels even more precise and is demonstrably more predictable when driven on the limit. This enhances the car’s overall performance and...
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...
Porsche Carrera GT The Porsche Carrera GT has become one of the most iconic and sought after Porsche models in the realm of exotic car idolization and ownership. It is hard to believe, that things didn’t really start off that way. When the Porsche Carrera GT was released in 2004, it...
BEST of Porsche Carrera GT – LOUD Revs, Accelerating & More! This video is a compilation of the best Porsche Carrera GT exhaust sounds I have recorded the last few years. In this video you can hear the start up sound from the V10 engine, some very loud revs and...
Carrera GT At The Green Hell One of my very first laps at the Ring with the Carrera GT, quite a lot of traffic in the first part of the track but it cleared up around Fuchsröhre. This is not about lap times, more about enjoying this amazing car in...
Doug DeMuro recently fulfilled his dream of owning a Porsche Carrera GT and shared an update on his YouTube channel. However, he quickly realized that owning this car comes at a high price. With average auction prices around $1.2 million and ranging up to $2 million, the Carrera GT is...
Here’s Why the Porsche Carrera GT Is My Favorite Car Ever Made The Porsche Carrera GT is my all-time favorite car. Today I’m reviewing the Carrera GT to show you around the greatest supercar of all time, and I’m going to show you all the quirks and features of the...
POV Drive: Porsche Carrera GT w/ Straight Pipes! Damn, what a car! We were lucky enough to get our hands on this crazy sounding Porsche Carrera GT with straight pipes. Thanks to this video you can get an idea of how it is to drive this Porsche!...
My First Drive in the GEMBALLA MIRAGE GT! The Gemballa Mirage GT is one of the most iconic and wildest tuned cars of recent times, taking the Porsche Carrera GT up to 11 in every way! From an extreme appearance, to an exceptional sound from the V10 with a new...
Porsche’s open-top, 603-hp, manually shifted Carrera GT makes other supercars seem quaint. It is arguably the best supercar ever made. Under the skin, the car used many modern hallmarks of motor sport engineering: a carbon fiber chassis, dry sump lubrication, inboard suspension and a mid-mounted engine that was engineered to...
2004 Porsche Carrera GT – Jay Leno’s Garage Jay spun out in a Carrera GT going nearly 200 mph, but that did not sour him from enjoying this precision automobile for many years....
Porsche Carrera GT Is The Best Manual Car Ever Finally! I step into the Porsche Carrera GT! A supercar that was never supposed to exist but made automotive history by featuring a Le Mans V10 race car engine in a road car!...
At the Cars & Coffee Italy event the former rally driver and manager of RM Autosport Raul Marchisio entertained the crowd doing some very nice donuts in his Porsche Carrera GT. Not something you can see every day…...
EVO Drives the Porsche Carrera GT Dickie Meaden drives the Carrera GT, one of Porsche’s fastest ever road cars, and takes a close look at some of the features that make this V10 supercar so special....
Carrera GT History and On-Road Review The Porsche Carrera GT was first shown in concept form in September 2000 and I was there. This video gives you an insight of that amazing reveal and then what’s it like to drive on road and how it compares to its rivals, including...
Porsche Carrera GT Nurburgring Lap Onboard Video The Carrera GT’s Nurburgring lap record stands at just a shade under 7 minutes and 29 seconds, and Walter Rohrl reportedly did it in 7:28 flat. See Top 100 Nurburgring Track Times and more Nurburgring Attack Videos...
Porsche Carrera GT Spotlight The Carrera GT has quite the widowmaker reputation — just like the original 911, which was known to call out inexperienced drivers in an explosion of oversteer. In this episode, Jason explores the origins of the CGT — and how its engine came from an ego-driven...
Watch a brief walkthrough on how to fully enjoy the features of the Porsche Carrera GT. ...
What sets the Carrera GT from other supercars and all Porsches is its unique sound, which was only made possible by its 10-cylinder engine combined with a precisely calibrated exhaust system!...
Full Review – The Carrera GT Turn up the volume folks because this is going to be the best minute of your day. A Carrera GT screaming on the autobahn. Below we also have the full video that we highly recommend. ...
Top Gear – Porsche Carrera GT The Top Gear team review the Porsche Carrera GT. Whilst Jeremy finds it one of the most beautiful, exciting and fastest drives of his life, the Stig sees if it can beat the record-holding McLaren Mercedes as the fastest car round the Top Gear...
The Porsche Carrera GT, with its iconic V10 engine and timeless design, continues to captivate enthusiasts. In 2004, shortly after its debut, the Carrera GT completed the Nürburgring’s “Green Hell” in an impressive 7 minutes and 28 seconds, equipped with stock Pirelli P Zero tires and driven by the legendary...
Which one would you prefer to get your hands on? A Porsche Carrera GT or a Porsche 911R Join Carl Hartley as he tries to identify which is better for the long run: a Porsche Carrera GT or a Porsche 911R. Here’s a quick rundown of the Porsche Carrera GT, 612 PS,...
