Porsche Carrera GT - Walkaround 4K

Porsche Carrera GT - Interior and Exterior Walkaround 4K in Detail. Subscribe. Special thanks to   / pof_motors   The Porsche Carrera GT (Project Code 980) is an iconic mid-engine sports car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Porsche between 2004 and 2006. This legendary vehicle earned a prestigious place in automotive history, with Sports Car International naming it the number one car on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s, and ranking it eighth on its Top Sports Cars of All Time list. The origins of the Carrera GT trace back to the development of the 911 GT1 and LMP1-98 racing cars. Due to significant rule changes by the FIA and ACO in 1998, these racing models were phased out. During this time, Porsche had envisioned a new Le Mans prototype for the 1999 season. Initially, the Carrera GT was designed to house a turbocharged flat-six engine, but the project took a turn when Porsche opted to equip the car with a new V10 engine. This change delayed the project’s completion until 2000. The V10 engine was originally built in secrecy by Porsche in 1992 for the Footwork Formula One team but was shelved before ever being used. The engine found new life as the powerplant for the Le Mans prototype. Porsche kept the spirit of the project alive by incorporating the 5.5 L V10 engine from the prototype into a concept car, the Carrera GT, showcased at the 2000 Paris Motor Show. The vehicle drew considerable attention, and with the financial success of the Cayenne SUV, Porsche decided to proceed with production of the Carrera GT. The development of a road-legal version began, and it was produced in limited numbers at Porsche’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Leipzig. Production of the Carrera GT commenced in 2004, with the first model hitting the United States market on January 31, 2004. Porsche initially planned a production run of 1,500 units for the Carrera GT. However, in August 2005, Porsche announced that production would cease before reaching this goal due to changing airbag regulations in the United States. When production ended on May 6, 2006, over 1,270 Carrera GTs had been sold globally, with 644 units sold in the United States, 31 units in Canada, and 49 units in the United Kingdom. The Carrera GT is powered by an impressive 5.7 L (5,733 cc) V10 engine that produces a formidable 450 kW (612 PS; 603 hp). In a road test conducted by Car and Driver in June 2004, the Carrera GT demonstrated its extraordinary acceleration capabilities, going from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in just 3.5 seconds, 0 to 100 mph (161 km/h) in 6.8 seconds, and 0 to 130 mph (209 km/h) in 10.8 seconds. The official top speed of the Carrera GT is an exhilarating 330 km/h (205 mph). Initially, Porsche offered the Carrera GT in five striking colors: Guards Red, Fayence Yellow, Basalt Black, GT Silver Metallic, and Seal Grey. As production continued, customers were able to select from custom colors directly from the factory, allowing for a more personalized touch. The Carrera GT comes exclusively with a traditional six-speed manual transmission, emphasizing the car's purist sports car nature. The design of the Carrera GT is as functional as it is striking. Large side inlets and air dams effectively cool the robust V10 engine, which is showcased beneath a carbon fiber rear bonnet. The vehicle is equipped with Porsche’s advanced Carbon fiber-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite braking system, featuring 15-inch (380 mm) SGL Carbon disc brakes. These high-performance brakes are housed within 19-inch front and 20-inch rear 5-spoke alloy wheels, ensuring optimal stopping power. Similar to other models in Porsche’s lineup, such as the 911, the Carrera GT features an electronically operated rear wing that automatically deploys at speeds exceeding 113 km/h (70 mph), enhancing stability at high speeds. #PorscheCarreraGT #CarreraGT #carsgarage