Porsche Carrera GT Photo Gallery

Street legal racer

by Ron Perry
 

Introduction

 

Conceived at Le Mans back in 1998 as a road-going sports car based exclusively on racing technology, the Porsche Carrera GT became a reality in 2003. With its unique exterior design and 605 horsepower V-10 engine, Porsche delivered on the promise of building a revolutionary sports car. Clearly, nothing in the design of the Carrera GT was compromised, as evidenced by the use of aerospace composites and lightweight alloy metals in everything from the clutch discs and the brake components to the chassis design in an effort to create an optimal power-to-weight ratio. With the weight of the Carrera GT coming in at 3,042 lbs., the 605 horsepower, ten cylinder motor is capable of launching the car from zero to 60 mph in a mere 3.8 seconds and reaching a top speed of 205 mph, according to Porsche. This is the car enthusiasts have dreamed about – and only those with an extra $450,000 to spend can live that dream. For the rest of us there is the occasional car show, track event or website where we can admire the latest super-car from Porsche.

2005 Porsche Carrera GT Sleek, sexy, a little odd-looking, and definitely naughty, the Porsche Carrera GT is the Angelina Jolie of automobiles.

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