Porsche Carrera GT

{{See also|Porsche LMP2000}}

The development of the Carrera GT can be traced back to the 911 GT1 and LMP1-98 racing cars. In part due to the FIA and ACO rule changes in 1998, both designs had ended. Porsche at the time had planned a new Le Mans prototype for the 1999 season. The car was initially intended to use a turbocharged flat-six engine, but was later redesigned to use a new V10 engine – based on a unit secretly built by Porsche for the Footwork Formula One team in 1992 – pushing the project back to planned completion in 2000. The LMP 2000 was cancelled in November 1999, with rumours that the car had been cancelled as part of a deal with the Volkswagen Group to collaborate on the Porsche Cayenne, while also allowing Audi to compete at Le Mans without competition from Porsche.{{cite web |last=Fuller |first=Michael J. |title=Porsche 9R3 LMP1 1999–2000 |url=http://www.mulsannescorner.com/porschelmp1.html |access-date=19 February 2014 |publisher=Mulsanne's Corner}}{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Gary |date=2024-10-24 |title=McNish returns to the cockpit of unraced Porsche LMP2000, 25 years after car's only test |url=https://www.autosport.com/le-mans/news/mcnish-returns-to-the-cockpit-of-unraced-porsche-lmp2000-25-years-after-cars-only-test/10666188/ |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=Autosport |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Euwema |first=Davey |date=2024-10-23 |title=Insight: Bringing Porsche’s Most Elusive Le Mans Project Back to Life |url=https://sportscar365.substack.com/p/insight-bringing-porsches-most-elusive?fbclid=IwY2xjawGTLFRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTlSxgAw_0_dLXZV8QobKUTYxZciAZwLg5uLS-PwY938ZlUhiIpoLbFPFQ_aem_Giaxx0Y9v2z8mjhVfduHWg |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=Sportscar365+}}

File:Porsche Carrera GT (39995187763).jpg|Porsche Carrera GT concept at Petersen Automotive Museum

File:Porsche Carrera GT concept (6901776801).jpg|Porsche Carrera GT concept at the 2000 Paris Motor Show

Porsche did keep part of the project alive by using the 5.5 L V10 from the prototype in a concept car called the Carrera GT shown at the 2000 Paris Motor Show, mainly in an attempt to draw attention to their display.{{cite web |last=Brownall |first=Bradley |date=7 January 2014 |title=Porsche's LMP 2000 Project |url=http://flatsixes.com/porsche-motorsports/porsches-lmp-2000-project/ |access-date=19 February 2014 |publisher=FlatSixes}} Surprising interest in the vehicle and an influx of revenue provided from the Cayenne helped Porsche decide to produce the car, and development started on a road-legal version that would be produced in small numbers at Porsche's new manufacturing facility in Leipzig. Porsche started a production run of the Carrera GT in 2004. The first Carrera GT went on sale in the United States on 31 January 2004.

Originally a production run of 1,500 cars was planned. However, Porsche announced in August 2005 that it would not continue production of the Carrera GT through to 2006, citing changing airbag regulations in the United States. By the end of production on 6 May 2006, 1,270 cars had been made, with a total of 644 units sold in the United States and 31 units sold in Canada.{{cite web |url= http://press.porsche.com/news/release.php?id=308 |title= Production Ends on Porsche Carrera GT: the Most Successful Supercar in History |work= Porsche Press Release |publisher= Porsche Cars North America Inc. |date= 9 May 2006 |access-date= 15 April 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150901081804/http://press.porsche.com/news/release.php?id=308 |archive-date= 1 September 2015 |url-status= dead }} In the United Kingdom, 49 units were sold.{{cite web|url= https://www.porscheclubgb.com/regions-registers/registers/modern/carrera-gt |title= Porsche Club Great Britain: Carrera GT Registry |access-date= 1 December 2016 }}

The Carrera GT is powered by a {{convert|5733|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} V10 engine rated at {{convert|450|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}},{{cite web|title=Porsche Carrera GT - Road Test|publisher=Car and Driver|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/porsche-carrera-gt-road-test|access-date=27 January 2016}} whereas the original concept car featured a 5.5-litre version rated at {{convert|416|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|title=Porsche Carrera GT - Auto Shows|publisher=Car and Driver|url=http://caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/sports_car_central/porsche_carrera_gt_auto_shows|access-date=22 March 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080507162557/http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/sports_car_central/porsche_carrera_gt_auto_shows|archive-date=7 May 2008}} A road test in June 2004 by Car and Driver showed that the car can accelerate from 0–{{cvt|60|mph|km/h|0}} in 3.5 seconds, 0–{{cvt|100|mph|km/h|0}} in 6.8 seconds and 0–{{convert|130|mph|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} in 10.8 seconds. The official top speed was {{convert|330|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}}.

File:Carrera GT white (6563845193).jpg|Interior

File:Carrera GT. (4657378722).jpg|Rear view

File:Porsche Carrera GT Top View.jpg|Top view

The Carrera GT was initially offered with five basic colours: Guards Red, Fayence Yellow, Basalt Black, GT Silver metallic and Seal Grey. Custom colours were later available from the factory. A traditional six-speed manual transmission is the only available transmission.

The Carrera GT has large side inlets and air dams that help cool the large V10 engine framed by the carbon fibre rear bonnet. Fitted with Porsche's latest Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite braking system, the {{convert|15|in|mm|adj=on}} SGL Carbon disc brakes are fitted inside the 19 inch front and 20 inch rear 5-spoke alloy wheels. Similar to other Porsche models, such as the 911, the GT includes an electronically operated rear wing which deploys at speeds above {{convert|70|mph|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}.

The interior is trimmed in soft leather. Bose audio system and a navigation system were standard. In typical Porsche fashion, the ignition is present to the left of the steering wheel. This placement dates back to the early days of Le Mans racing when drivers were required to make a running start, hop into their cars, start them and begin the race. The placement of the ignition enabled the driver to start the car with the left hand and put it in gear with the right.

File:Flickr - wbaiv - Porsche Carrea GT.jpg|Fayence Yellow

File:Porsche GT - Rétromobile 2023.jpg|Guards Red

File:Porsche Carrera GT (9256979914).jpg|Basalt Black

File:Porsche Carrera GT - Goodwood Breakfast Club (July 2008).jpg|Seal Grey

File:Porsche Carrera GT - Flickr - Alexandre Prévot (4).jpg|GT Silver

File:Carrera GT white (6563841105).jpg

File:Porsche Carrera GT - Flickr - Supermac1961 (1) (cropped).jpg

File:Stuttgart Jul 2012 35 (Porsche Museum - 2004 Porsche Motor Carrera GT).JPG V10 engine]]

File:Porsche Carrera GT at PEC Silverstone (4550937312).jpg and chassis]]

• Engine{{cite web|url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0410_exotic_coupe_comparison/specs_price.html|title=A Twist of Le Mans: Ferrari Enzo, the Porsche Carrera GT, and the Ford GT.|access-date=3 October 2010|work=motortrend.com}}
• Layout: Longitudinal, rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
• Engine type: 68° V10, aluminium block and heads
• Code: 980/01
• Valvetrain: DOHC (chain-driven), 4 valves per cylinder (40 valves total), variable valve timing on intake camshafts, sodium-cooled exhaust valves
• Bore × stroke: {{Convert|98x76|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}, Nikasil coated bores, forged titanium connecting rods, forged pistons
• Displacement: {{convert|5733|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}auto motor und sport: [http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/supertest/porsche-carrera-gt-im-test-supersportwagen-faehrt-rundenzeiten-rekorde-1041052.html/technische-daten/ Technische Daten Porsche Carrera GT 5.7 V10] {{dead link|date=August 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}. April 2011.
• Compression ratio: 12.0:1
• Rated power: {{Convert|450|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} @ 8,000 rpm{{Cite web|url=https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2020/history/porsche-klassik-20-years-carrera-gt-22823.html|title = Celebrating 20 years of the Porsche Carrera GT| date=11 November 2020 }}
• Max. torque: {{Convert|590|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} @ 5,750 rpm
• Specific output: {{convert|78.493|kW/L|hp/L|0|abbr=on}}
• Weight to power ratio: {{convert|3.23|kg/kW|lb/hp|abbr=on}}
• Redline: 8,400 rpm
• Transmission
• Clutch: Twin-plate ceramic dry-clutch (PCCC—Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch)
• Gearbox type: 6-speed manual transmission
• Body
• Tank capacity: 92 litres
• Cargo volume: {{Convert|76|L|cuft|abbr=on}}
• Max. payload: {{convert|180|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
• Ground clearance: {{Convert|3.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
• Dimensions:
• Length: {{convert|4613|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
• Width: {{convert|1921|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
• Height: {{convert|1166|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
• Mass: {{convert|1380|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}{{Cite web|url=https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2020/history/porsche-klassik-20-years-carrera-gt-22823.html|title = Celebrating 20 years of the Porsche Carrera GT| date=11 November 2020 }}
• Track width: {{convert|1612–1587|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
• Wheelbase: {{convert|2730|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
• Drag Coefficient: 0.39{{cite web|url=http://www.carsdirect.com/research/specs?cat=all&make=PR&modelid=1394&acode=USB50PRC051A0&year=null|title=Porsche Carrera GT Specs|access-date=3 October 2010|work=carsdirect.com}}
• Fuel consumption for 2004 model
• EPA
• EPA Rated city, highway: {{convert|9|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}}/{{convert|15|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/compx2008f.jsp?year=2004&make=Porsche&model=Carrera%20GT&hiddenField=Findacar|title=2004 Porsche Carrera GT|access-date=3 October 2010|work=fueleconomy.gov|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614152506/http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/compx2008f.jsp?year=2004&make=Porsche&model=Carrera%20GT&hiddenField=Findacar|archive-date=14 June 2011}}
• Range: {{Convert|241|mi|km}}
• Tank in gal: {{Convert|24.3|usgal|L impgal|0|abbr=on}}
• NEFZ:
• Consumption: 28.3 / 11.7 / 17.8 L/100 km
• CO₂ emission: 429 g/km
• Emission level: EURO 4
• Estimated range: {{convert|516|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}
• Auto Motor und Sport test:
• Max: 22.5 L/100 km
• Avg: 19.7 L/100 km

• {{Convert|0-60|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} : 2.06 seconds

>Auto Magazine 11/2008 [http://www.auto.it/prova_su_strada/porsche-carrera-gt1/ Brief performance details] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118033356/http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8771/29092010113.jpg |date=18 November 2015 }} (Retrieved 21 March 2016)

• {{Convert|0-80|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} : 2.61 seconds
• {{Convert|0-100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} : 3.57 seconds
• {{Convert|0-120|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} : 4.33 seconds
• {{Convert|0-140|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} : 5.13 seconds
• {{Convert|0-160|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} : 6.46 seconds
• {{Convert|0-180|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} : 7.59 seconds
• 0‒{{convert|1/4|mi|m|abbr=on|-1|order=flip}}: 10.97 seconds
• 0‒{{convert|1000|m|mi|abbr=on}}: 19.42 seconds at {{convert|284|km/h|mi/h|1|abbr=on}}
• Top speed: {{Convert|334|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}{{cite web |title=Auto, Motor und Sport 2004 Die-300-km/h-Elite |url=http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/fahrberichte/artikel/die-300-km-h-elite-die-300-km-h-elite-auf-die-schnelle-2-675872.html |website=www.auto-motor-und-sport.de |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317054634/http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/fahrberichte/artikel/die-300-km-h-elite-die-300-km-h-elite-auf-die-schnelle-2-675872.html |archive-date=17 March 2016}} (official: {{convert|330|km/h|0|abbr=on}})
• {{convert|80-120|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}: 6.35 seconds (in 6th gear)
• Braking {{Convert|100|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on}} to 0: {{Convert|277|ft|m}}
• Braking {{Convert|60|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}} to 0: {{Convert|101|ft|m}}
• Braking 100 km/h to 0: 33.5 m
• Skid pad, {{convert|200|ft|m|abbr=on}} ave g: 0.99

Sport Auto tested a maximal lateral acceleration of 1.35 g, even 1.4 g was reached at the Schwalbenschwanz section of the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Motor Trend tested 11.1s at {{convert|133.4|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on}} for the {{convert|1/4|mi|m|0}}.{{cite web | url=http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/supertest/porsche-carrera-gt-im-test-supersportwagen-faehrt-rundenzeiten-rekorde-1041052.html | title=Porsche Carrera GT im Supertest | access-date=26 July 2016 | author=Horst von Saurma | date=16 February 2011 }}

• Nürburgring Nordschleife: 7:28{{cite web |title=Duell auf der Nordschleife - autobild.de |url=http://www.autobild.de/artikel/porsche-carrera-gt-mercedes-slr-mclaren-7164769.html |website=autobild.de |date=18 June 2004 |access-date=1 June 2018}}
• Nürburgring Nordschleife (2024): 7:12{{Cite web |date=2024-12-15 |title=20 years later, Porsche smashes the Carrera GT’s Nürburgring record with a simple DIY modification - We Are Wearside |url=https://wearewearside.com/2024/12/15/20-years-later-porsche-smashes-the-carrera-gts-nurburgring-record-with-a-simple-diy-modification/ |access-date=2024-12-31 |language=en-US}}
• Bedford Autodrome: 1:20.2{{cite web|author=Richard Meaden |url=http://www.evo.co.uk/group-tests/6163/litchfield-type-25-v-caterham-csr-260-v-lotus-exige-s-v-radical-sr3-1300-v-ariel |title=Litchfield Type-25 v Caterham CSR 260 v Lotus Exige S v Radical SR3 1300 v Ariel Atom v Porsche Carrera GT v Ford GT v Ferrari Enzo v McLaren F1 |publisher=Evo |date=10 January 2007 |access-date=30 April 2017}}
• Top Gear Test Track: 1:19.8{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE_WqdKbTvY |title=Porsche Carrera GT Car Review - Top Gear - BBC |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation, YouTube |date=15 August 2008 |access-date=30 April 2017}}

File:PCCB Brake Carrera GT.jpg

Notable technology includes a pure carbon fibre monocoque and subframe produced by ATR Composites Group of Italy, dry sump lubrication and inboard suspension. At speeds above {{cvt|70|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}, the electronically operated rear wing raises into the airstream to reduce lift. The radiator of the Carrera GT is about five times the size of that of a 911 Turbo of its time. The car's front and rear suspension system consists of pushrod actuated shock absorbers and dampers with anti-roll bars.

File:2005 Porsche Carrera GT Zagato 1.jpg

In 2013, Zagato introduced the Porsche Carrera GTZ based on the Porsche Carrera GT. Commissioned by a Swiss Porsche collector and former racing driver, it has a modified carbon fiber body which is more aerodynamic. The car has the same technical specification as the Porsche Carrera GT.{{Cite web|title=Porsche Carrera GTZ|url=https://www.zagato.it/en/atelier/contemporary/porsche-carrera-gtz/|access-date=2021-01-12|website=www.zagato.it}} Six Carrera GTZs were built.{{Clear}}

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