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Porsche Carrera GT

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ThePorsche Carrera GT(Project Code 980) is a mid-engine[4]sports carthat was manufactured by German automobile manufacturerPorschefrom 2004[5]to 2006.Sports Car Internationalnamed the Carrera GT number one on its list ofTop Sports Cars of the 2000s,and number eight on itsTop Sports Cars of All Timelist. For its advanced technology and development of its chassis,Popular Sciencemagazine awarded it the "Best of What's New" award in 2003.[6]

Porsche Carrera GT
Overview
ManufacturerPorsche AG
Production2004–2006 (1,270 produced)
AssemblyGermany:Leipzig
DesignerJason Hill (concept)
Harm Lagaay(production)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car(S)
Body style2-doorTargaroadster
LayoutLongitudinally mountedrear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive[1]
Powertrain
Engine5.7 L (5,733 cc)Porsche M80/01DOHCV10[1][2]
Power output450 kW (612 PS; 603 hp)
590 N⋅m (435 lbf⋅ft) of torque
Transmission6-speedmanual[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Length4,613 mm (181.6 in)
Width1,921 mm (75.6 in)
Height1,166 mm (45.9 in)
Curb weight1,380 kg (3,042 lb)[3]
Chronology
PredecessorPorsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion
SuccessorPorsche 918 Spyder

History

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See also:Porsche LMP2000

The development of the Carrera GT can be traced back to the911 GT1andLMP1-98racing cars.In part due to theFIAandACOrule changes in 1998, both designs had ended. Porsche at the time had planned a newLe Mans prototypefor the 1999 season. The car was initially intended to use aturbochargedflat-six engine,but was later redesigned to use a newV10 engine– based on a unit secretly built by Porsche for theFootworkFormula Oneteam 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 theVolkswagen Groupto collaborate on thePorsche Cayenne,while also allowingAudito compete at Le Mans without competition from Porsche.[7][8][9]

Porsche did keep part of the project alive by using the 5.5 L V10 from the prototype in aconcept carcalled the Carrera GT shown at the 2000Paris Motor Show,mainly in an attempt to draw attention to their display.[10]Surprising interest in the vehicle and an influx of revenue provided from theCayennehelped 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 inLeipzig.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, more than 1,270 cars had been sold, with a total of 644 units sold in the United States and 31 units sold in Canada.[11]In the United Kingdom, 49 units were sold.[12]

Design

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The Carrera GT is powered by a 5.7 L (5,733 cc)V10 enginerated at 450 kW (612 PS; 603 hp),[13]whereas the original concept car featured a 5.5-litre version rated at 416 kW (566 PS; 558 hp).[5]A road test in June 2004 byCar and Drivershowed that the car can accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds,[13]0–100 mph (161 km/h) in 6.8 seconds[13]and 0–209 km/h (130 mph) in 10.8 seconds. The official top speed was 330 km/h (205 mph).[13]

  • Interior
  • Rear view
  • 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-speedmanual transmissionis 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 latestCarbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide(C/SiC)ceramiccomposite braking system, the 15-inch (380 mm)SGL Carbondisc brakes are fitted inside the 19 inch front and 20 inch rear 5-spoke alloy wheels. Similar to other Porsche models, such as the911,the GT includes an electronically operated rear wing which deploys at speeds above 113 km/h (70 mph).

The interior is trimmed in soft leather.Boseaudio 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.

  • The basic colours available from the factory
  • Fayence Yellow
  • Guards Red
  • Basalt Black
  • Seal Grey
  • GT Silver
  • Custom colors from factory

Technical specifications

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5.7litreV10engine
Carbon fibremonocoqueandchassis
  • Engine[14]
  • Transmission
    • Clutch: Twin-plate ceramic dry-clutch (PCCC—Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch)
    • Gearbox type: 6-speed manual transmission
  • Body[14]
    • Tank capacity: 92 litres[15]
    • Cargo volume: 76 L (2.7 cu ft)[15]
    • Max. payload: 180 kg (397 lb)[15]
    • Ground clearance: 3.4 in (86 mm)
    • Dimensions:
      • Length: 4,613 mm (182 in)[15]
      • Width: 1,921 mm (76 in)[15]
      • Height: 1,166 mm (46 in)[15]
    • Mass: 1,380 kg (3,042 lb)[17][15]
    • Track width: 1,612–1,587 mm (63–62 in)[15]
    • Wheelbase: 2,730 mm (107 in)[15]
    • Drag Coefficient: 0.39[18]
  • Fuel consumption for 2004 model
    • EPA
      • EPARated city, highway: 9 mpg‑US(26 L/100 km; 11 mpg‑imp)/15 mpg‑US(16 L/100 km; 18 mpg‑imp)[19]
      • Range: 241 miles (388 km)[19]
      • Tank in gal: 24.3 US gal (92 L; 20 imp gal)[14]
    • NEFZ:[15]
    • Auto Motor und Sport test:[15]
      • Max: 22.5 L/100 km
      • Avg: 19.7 L/100 km

Performance Test Results

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  • 0–60 km/h (0–37 mph): 2.06 seconds[20]
  • 0–80 km/h (0–50 mph): 2.61 seconds[20]
  • 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph): 3.57 seconds[20]
  • 0–120 km/h (0–75 mph): 4.33 seconds[20]
  • 0–140 km/h (0–87 mph): 5.13 seconds[20]
  • 0–160 km/h (0–99 mph): 6.46 seconds[20]
  • 0–180 km/h (0–112 mph): 7.59 seconds[20]
  • 0‒400 m (1⁄4mi): 10.97 seconds[20]
  • 0‒1,000 m (0.62 mi): 19.42 seconds at 284 km/h (176.5 mph)[20]
  • Top speed: 334 km/h (208 mph)[21](official: 330 km/h (205 mph))
  • 80–120 km/h (50–75 mph): 6.35 seconds[20](in 6th gear)
  • Braking 100 mph (161 km/h) to 0: 277 feet (84 m)[14]
  • Braking 60 mph (97 km/h) to 0: 101 feet (31 m)[14]
  • Braking 100 km/h to 0: 33.5 m[20][21]
  • Skid pad, 200 ft (61 m) ave g: 0.99[14]

Sport Autotested a maximal lateral acceleration of 1.35g,even 1.4 g was reached at theSchwalbenschwanzsection of theNürburgringNordschleife,Motor Trendtested 11.1s at 133.4 mph (215 km/h) for the1⁄4mile (402 m).[22][14]

Track tests

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Technology

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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 113 km/h (70 mph), 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.

Zagato

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Porsche Carrera GTZ by Zagato

In 2013,Zagatointroduced 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.[26]Six Carrera GTZs were built.

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ab"RSsportscars: Porsche Carrera GT".RSsportscars.Retrieved17 February2015.
  2. ^ab"Serious Wheels: Porsche Carrera GT".Serious Wheels.Retrieved4 May2007.
  3. ^"Porsche Carrera GT Specifications"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 19 February 2018.Retrieved11 December2017.
  4. ^Larry Webster (June 2004)."Porsche Carrera GT - Road Test Page 2: Handling Precision".Photography by Markus Leser. Caranddriver.Retrieved30 April2017.
  5. ^ab"Porsche Carrera GT - Auto Shows".Car and Driver. Archived fromthe originalon 7 May 2008.Retrieved22 March2016.
  6. ^Mike Hanlon (11 May 2006)."Production ends on Porsche Carrera GT: the most successful supercar in history".Newatlas.Retrieved30 April2017.
  7. ^Fuller, Michael J."Porsche 9R3 LMP1 1999–2000".Mulsanne's Corner.Retrieved19 February2014.
  8. ^Watkins, Gary (24 October 2024)."McNish returns to the cockpit of unraced Porsche LMP2000, 25 years after car's only test".Autosport.Retrieved2 November2024.
  9. ^Euwema, Davey (23 October 2024)."Insight: Bringing Porsche's Most Elusive Le Mans Project Back to Life".Sportscar365+.Retrieved2 November2024.
  10. ^Brownall, Bradley (7 January 2014)."Porsche's LMP 2000 Project".FlatSixes.Retrieved19 February2014.
  11. ^"Production Ends on Porsche Carrera GT: the Most Successful Supercar in History".Porsche Press Release.Porsche Cars North America Inc. 9 May 2006. Archived fromthe originalon 1 September 2015.Retrieved15 April2015.
  12. ^"Porsche Club Great Britain: Carrera GT Registry".Retrieved1 December2016.
  13. ^abcd"Porsche Carrera GT - Road Test".Car and Driver.Retrieved27 January2016.
  14. ^abcdefg"A Twist of Le Mans: Ferrari Enzo, the Porsche Carrera GT, and the Ford GT".motortrend.Retrieved3 October2010.
  15. ^abcdefghijklmnopqauto motor und sport:Technische Daten Porsche Carrera GT 5.7 V10[dead link‍].April 2011.
  16. ^"Celebrating 20 years of the Porsche Carrera GT".11 November 2020.
  17. ^"Celebrating 20 years of the Porsche Carrera GT".11 November 2020.
  18. ^"Porsche Carrera GT Specs".carsdirect.Retrieved3 October2010.
  19. ^ab"2004 Porsche Carrera GT".fueleconomy.gov.Archived fromthe originalon 14 June 2011.Retrieved3 October2010.
  20. ^abcdefghijkAuto Magazine 11/2008Brief performance detailsArchived18 November 2015 at theWayback Machine(Retrieved 21 March 2016)
  21. ^ab"Auto, Motor und Sport 2004 Die-300-km/h-Elite".auto-motor-und-sport.de.Archived fromthe originalon 17 March 2016.
  22. ^Horst von Saurma (16 February 2011)."Porsche Carrera GT im Supertest".Retrieved26 July2016.
  23. ^"Duell auf der Nordschleife - autobild.de".autobild.de.18 June 2004.Retrieved1 June2018.
  24. ^Richard Meaden (10 January 2007)."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.Retrieved30 April2017.
  25. ^"Porsche Carrera GT Car Review - Top Gear - BBC".British Broadcasting Corporation, YouTube. 15 August 2008.Retrieved30 April2017.
  26. ^"Porsche Carrera GTZ".zagato.it.Retrieved12 January2021.

Bibliography

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  • Holmes, Mark (2007).Ultimate Convertibles: Roofless Beauty.London: Kandour. pp. 124–127.ISBN978-1-905741-62-5.
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