Porsche Carrera GT

For other Porsche models carrying Carrera name, see Porsche Carrera
Porsche Carrera GT
Overview
Manufacturer Porsche AG
Production 2003–2007
(1,270 produced)
Assembly Leipzig, Germany
Designer Harm Lagaay
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door roadster
Layout Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive[1]
Powertrain
Engine 5.7 L (5,733 cc) 980/01 DOHC V10[1][2]
Power output 450 kW (612 PS; 603 bhp)
590 N⋅m (435 lbf⋅ft) of torque
Transmission 6-speed manual[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,730 mm (107 in)
Length 4,613 mm (181.6 in)
Width 1,921 mm (75.6 in)
Height 1,166 mm (45.9 in)
Curb weight 1,380 kg (3,040 lb)[3]
Chronology
Predecessor Porsche 959
Successor Porsche 918 Spyder

The Porsche Carrera GT (Project Code 980) is a mid-engine[4] sports car that was manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Porsche between 2004–2007.[5] Sports Car International named the Carrera GT number one on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s, and number eight on Top Sports Cars of All Time list. For its advanced technology and development of its chassis the Popular Science magazine granted the "Best of What's New" award in 2003.[6]

History

Porsche Carrera GT concept at the 2000 Paris Motor Show

The development of the Carrera GT can be traced back to the 911 GT1 and LMP1-98 racing cars. Due in part to the FIA and ACO rule changes in 1998, both designs had ended. Porsche at the time had 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 built by Porsche for the Footwork Formula One team in 1992, but later shelved. The engine was resurrected for the Le Mans prototype and increased in size to 5.7 L (5,733 cc).

The project was canceled after two days of testing for the first car, in mid-1999, mostly due to Porsche's wish to build the Cayenne SUV with involvement from Volkswagen and Audi, thus requiring engineering expertise to be pulled from the motorsports division. It was also speculated that VW-Audi chairman Ferdinand Piëch wanted Audi's new Le Mans Prototype, the Audi R8 not to face competition from Porsche in 2004.

Porsche did keep part of the project alive by using the 5.5 L V10 from the prototype in a concept car shown at the 2000 Paris Motor Show, mainly in an attempt to draw attention to their display. 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 Carrera GTs in 2004, shipping the units with an MSRP of US$448,000. The first Carrera GT went on sale in the United States on January 31, 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 discontinuation was due to changing airbag regulations in the United States. By the end of production on May 6, 2006, more than 1,270 GTs had been sold, with a total of 644 units sold in the United States and 31 units sold in Canada.[7] In the United Kingdom, 49 units were sold.[8]

Design

5.7 litre V10 engine
Porsche Carrera GT (US)
Interior

The Carrera GT is powered by a 5.7 L (5,733 cc) V10 engine producing 450 kW (612 PS; 603 bhp),[9] whereas the original concept car featured a 5.5 litre version rated at 416 kW (558 hp), 330 km/h (205 mph) was announced as top speed.[5] A road test in June 2004 by Car and Driver showed that the car can accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds,[9] 0-100 mph (161 km/h) in 6.8 seconds[9] and 0-130 mph (210 km/h) in 10.8 seconds.[9]

The Carrera GT was offered with a basic five-colour paint scheme which includes 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 brake system, the 15-inch (380 mm) SGL Carbon disc brakes make an impressive appearance underneath 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 70 mph (110 km/h).

The interior is trimmed in soft leather. Bose audio system and a navigation system were standard. In typical Porsche fashion, the ignition is 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. Originally, the car had a beechwood gearknob, which pays homage to the wooden gearknob used in the Porsche 917 Le Mans race car. In its second year of production, a carbon fibre knob was also made available.

Technical specifications

Performance Test Results

  • 0–60 km/h (0–37 mph) : 2.06 seconds[14]
  • 0–80 km/h (0–50 mph) : 2.61 seconds[14]
  • 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) : 3.57 seconds[14] (official: 3.9 seconds)
  • 0–120 km/h (0–75 mph) : 4.33 seconds[14]
  • 0–140 km/h (0–87 mph) : 5.13 seconds[14]
  • 0–160 km/h (0–99 mph) : 6.46 seconds[14]
  • 0–180 km/h (0–112 mph) : 7.59 seconds[14]
  • 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) : 9.25 seconds[14]
  • 0‒400 m (1⁄4 mi): 10.97 seconds[14]
  • 0‒1,000 m (0.62 mi): 19.42 seconds @ 284 km/h (176.5 mph)[14]
  • Top speed: 334 km/h (208 mph)[15] (official: 330 km/h (205 mph))
  • 80–120 km/h (50–75 mph): 6.35 seconds[14] (in 6th gear)
  • Braking 100 mph (161 km/h) to 0: 277 feet (84 m)[10]
  • Braking 60 mph (97 km/h) to 0: 101 feet (31 m)[10]
  • Braking 100 km/h to 0 (250 km/h to 0) : 33,5 m (191 m)[14][15]
  • 200 ft (61 m) skidpad, ave g: 0.99[10]

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@133.4 mph (215 km/h) for the 1⁄4 mile (402 m).[16][10]

Track tests

  • Nurburgring Nordschleife: 7:28[17]
  • Bedford Autodrome:1:20.2[18]
  • Top Gear Test Track: 1:19.8[19]

Technology

The Porsche Carrera GT's carbon-ceramic (silicon carbide) disc brake

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 70 mph (113 km/h), the Carrera GT raises its rear wing into the airstream to reduce lift. Its radiator 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.

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 "RSsportscars: Porsche Carrera GT". RSsportscars. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
  2. 1 2 "Serious Wheels: Porsche Carrera GT". Serious Wheels. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  3. ↑ "Porsche Carrera GT Specifications" (PDF).
  4. ↑ Larry Webster; Photography by Markus Leser (June 2004). "Porsche Carrera GT - Road Test Page 2: Handling Precision". Caranddriver.com. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  5. 1 2 "Porsche Carrera GT - Auto Shows". Car and Driver. Archived from the original on 2008-05-07. Retrieved 2016-03-22.
  6. ↑ Mike Hanlon (2006-05-11). "Production ends on Porsche Carrera GT: the most successful supercar in history". Newatlas.com. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  7. ↑ "Production Ends on Porsche Carrera GT: the Most Successful Supercar in History". Porsche Press Release. Porsche Cars North America Inc. 9 May 2006. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  8. ↑ "Porsche Club Great Britain: Carrera GT Registry". Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  9. 1 2 3 4 "Porsche Carrera GT - Road Test". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "A Twist of Le Mans: Ferrari Enzo, the Porsche Carrera GT, and the Ford GT". motortrend.com. Retrieved 2010-10-03.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 auto motor und sport: Technische Daten Porsche Carrera GT 5.7 V10. April 2011.
  12. ↑ "Porsche Carrera GT Specs". carsdirect.com. Retrieved 2010-10-03.
  13. 1 2 "2004 Porsche Carrera GT". fueleconomy.gov. Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2010-10-03.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Auto Magazine 11/2008 Brief performance details Archived November 18, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. (Retrieved March 21, 2016)
  15. 1 2 Auto, Motor und Sport 2004 Die-300-km/h-Elite (Retrieved March 21, 2016)
  16. ↑ Horst von Saurma. "Porsche Carrera GT im Supertest". Retrieved 2016-07-26.
  17. ↑ "Duell auf der Nordschleife - autobild.de". autobild.de. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  18. ↑ Richard Meaden (2007-01-10). "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". Evo. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  19. ↑ "Porsche Carrera GT Car Review - Top Gear - BBC". British Broadcasting Corporation, YouTube. 2008-08-15. Retrieved 2017-04-30.

Bibliography

  • Holmes, Mark (2007). Ultimate Convertibles: Roofless Beauty. London: Kandour. pp. 124–127. ISBN 978-1-905741-62-5.
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