Porsche Carrera GT: A V10 Powerhouse with Cutting-Edge Advancements
The Carrera GT was produced between 2004 and 2006 and proved to be yet another iconic model to go down in Porsche's history alongside the famous 911, 918 and 959.
Powered by a huge V10 engine and featuring many technological advancements compared to other supercars of its era, it is on record that the Carrera GT is arguably the finest sports car Porsche has ever produced.
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In fact, as well as winning the hearts and wallets of motoring journalists and Porsche owners worldwide the Carrera GT picked up several awards including Number 1 on the “Top Sports Cars of the 2000s” by Sports Car International and number eight on its “Top Sports Cars of All Time” list.
To save weight and enhance performance there is a lot of carbon fiber throughout the car. Both the seats and the body are carbon fiber. Other notable performance enhancements include large air intakes, a rear diffuser, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), aluminium wheels, and the hidden rear spoiler which pops up automatically at speeds above 70 mph.
The 5.7 litre V10 engine outputs 603 horsepower and this ensures that performance-wise the GT can compete with the likes of the Ferrari Enzo. The 0-60 mph sprint is 3.5 seconds and the top speed is over 200 mph.
On the inside, there is a lush interior, a combination of luxury and racing with its focused cockpit dashboard, bucket seats, carbon fiber inlays, and a high-mounted central six-speed gear stick - it was only available in manual transmission.
The Porsche Carrera GT is a car that pushed boundaries beyond any supercar of that time and is now fast becoming a rare classic - just 49 units were originally sold in the UK. Due to its exclusivity and high performance, the current market price is typically well over 7 figures.
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