The Carrera GT was originally conceived at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. As Porsche secured its sixteenth outright victory in June 1998, the idea was proposed of a road-going sports car based exclusively on racing technology. Two years later, in the autumn of 2000, that concept began to take shape. As a pure encapsulation of Porsche engineering, the Carrera GT is a natural evolution based on more than 23,000 race victories. A road-going supercar built for uncompromising performance and unlimited driving pleasure. That pleasure begins as you unlock the door with a squeeze of the key remote. Step inside and you'll find an elegant composition of interior materials, including carbon fiber, leather and magnesium. Turn the key and the powerful V10 eagerly springs into life. The vigorous acoustics are an exhilarating prelude to what is an unforgettable driving experience. Blip the throttle, and the engine resonates with the rush of incoming air. The resulting sound is straight from the racetrack, only this time you can drive it on the road. Power is delivered with explosive prowess, yielding equal measures of agility and precision with effortless energy and control. Acceleration through corners is accomplished with ease and barely a trace of body roll. The lightweight chassis combines with a low center of gravity and balanced weight distribution to achieve unprecedented cornering speeds. With such uncompromising performance, the Carrera GT is a genuine racing machine. With its cultured refinement and all-round versatility, it's a truly powerful presence on the road.
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Porsche Carrera GT Information

At the heart of every Porsche is a powerful engine with a genuine racing pedigree. Each one combines benchmark performance with exhilarating acoustics to form the essence and character of the car.

In the Carrera GT, we've used a new evolution of a racing V10 originally developed for Le Mans. In addition to the familiar Porsche characteristics of power, immediacy and evocative sound, this lightweight unit combines remarkably smooth running with exceptional emissions control.

The twin banks of cylinders are arranged in a 68-degree 'V' topped with four-valve heads equipped with sodium-cooled exhaust valves. A 98 mm bore is combined with a 76 mm stroke to produce a total displacement of 5.7 liters. With a maximum power rating of 605 hp (SAE) at 8,000 rpm, the engine has an exceptional specific output of 105.5 hp (SAE) per liter. Maximum torque is 435 lb-ft at 5,750 rpm en route to a maximum engine speed of 8,400 rpm.

Each bank of cylinders is equipped with an independent exhaust system featuring primary and main catalytic converters. To minimize vibration and structure-borne noise, the engine is located using a three-point system of flexible mounts within a specially developed carbon-fiber structure. The compact crankcase sections are cast in a selection of lightweight alloys offering optimum mechanical strength and thermal stability.

With its 'V' configuration and low-slung position, the new V10 is a major factor in the car's ultra-low center of gravity. This in turn delivers a range of handling benefits, including faster cornering speeds.

At just 452 lbs (205 kg), the Carrera GT engine has an excellent power-to-weight ratio.

To achieve that weight saving - and simplify the engine structure - virtually all water and oil channels form an integral part of the lightweight cast-alloy block. As a result, we've dispensed with the usual array of joints and seals typically found on modern engines. Inside each cylinder, the Nikasil-coated bore helps minimize friction losses while extending the life of the engine. At the base of the engine, the crankshaft assembly has been specially adapted to facilitate a maximum engine speed of 8,400 rpm.

To achieve that performance, we've used a special forged crankshaft offering exceptional torsional rigidity. A lightweight harmonic balancer helps eliminate torsional vibration to ensure more accurate valvetrain control. The inertia forces acting on the crankshaft have been considerably reduced through a combination of titanium connecting rods and three-ring aluminium pistons. The result is a smoother and more balanced delivery, even at high rpm.

The camshafts are driven by a chain and gear system to help minimize engine noise. This solution, combined with rigid tappets, creates a much stiffer valvetrain with lighter oscillating masses and more compact external dimensions. Each intake camshaft is equipped with VarioCam technology, a patented Porsche system that uses a rotary adjuster to offer continuous modulation of the camshaft phase angle over a range of 40 degrees. The outlet camshafts are driven by a gear and tensioner system to help minimize play between valve train components and thus reducing engine noise.

The engine is cooled using a cross-flow system in which each individual cylinder receives the optimum supply of coolant at all times. With each cylinder receiving an even supply, the system helps maintain a balanced temperature throughout every part of the engine.

Together, this array of racing technologies represents one of the most uncompromising engines ever developed for the road.

Porsche Carrera GT Performance

The Carrera GT is a totally new development based on Porsche racing design. As such, it carries all the familiar hallmarks of Porsche motorsport and our relentless passion for performance.

One of the most uncompromising vehicles ever created for the road, this latest generation of Porsche offers breathtaking performance in every respect. From a standing start, it reaches 124 mph (200 km/h) in just 9.9 seconds en route to a top track speed of more than 186 mph (300 km/h).

To achieve that performance, we've applied a powerful V10 engine - developing 605 hp (SAE) - to an unladen weight of just 3,042 lbs (1,380 kg).

Every last component in each area of the car has been custom-engineered for optimum performance. The result is a masterpiece of lightweight construction with an exceptional power-to-weight ratio. The main chassis structure is made from aerospace-grade composites, including carbon-fiber sandwich construction with a high-strength honeycomb core. These state-of-the-art materials combine major weight savings with intense structural rigidity to achieve exceptional performance and handling characteristics with exemplary safety reserves.

At the heart of the car, the mid-mounted V10 is mounted deep in the chassis to create an extremely low center of gravity. With less susceptibility to lateral g-forces, the car remains flat, consistent and inherently balanced through even the fastest racing bends.

By placing the engine and aluminium fuel tank directly behind the cockpit, it was possible to achieve a more even distribution of vehicle weight - one of the essential prerequisites for the car's superior dynamics.

With such a total heritage in racing performance, there was only ever one layout option: an open-top two-seater with two-piece detachable hardtop.

Surrounded by so much power and agility, this classic configuration places you and your passenger at the heart of a truly exhilarating drive.

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