Porsche Carrera GT - diamond among cars

Porsche started a production run of Carrera GTs in 2004 in Leipzig, Germany. Originally, a production run of 1,500 cars was announced. But Porsche announced later in August 2005 that it would not continue production of the Carrera GT throughout 2006. Despite this soon end, sales were really high and surpassed total combined sales of Enzo Ferrari, Mercedes SLR McLaren and Zonda. As of May 6, 2006, 1,270 GT's had been sold, with 604 being sold in the United States.

Porsche started a production run of Carrera GTs in 2004 in Leipzig, Germany. Originally, a production run of 1,500 cars was announced. But Porsche announced later in August 2005 that it would not continue production of the Carrera GT throughout 2006. Despite this soon end, sales were really high and surpassed total combined sales of Enzo Ferrari, Mercedes SLR McLaren and Zonda. As of May 6, 2006, 1,270 GT's had been sold, with 604 being sold in the United States.

The Carrera GT is powered by brand new 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 450 kW hosrepower. Porsche claims it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.5 mph) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), but several road tests proved that in reality the car will accelerate from 0-60 in under 3.5 seconds and to 0-100 in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 336-346 km/h (209-215.2 mph).

Weight loss was primary aim with the GT. Besides the carbon composite body panels and dash bathed in magnesium, the 19-inch wheels in front and 20-inch rears are forged magnesium. Not only one quarter lighter than any others, but they are lighter than Michelin tyres around them! In another nod to motorsports, the wheels attach to the hubs via just one center bolt, blue for the right side and red for the left.

In the end, the Carrera GT has a curb weight of just 3,043 pounds. To compare, the Enzo weights 3,009, and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weighs 3,900 pounds.

Feeling of the steering wheel and column (both originally from the 911) are perfect. Ultimately best in the world. Response to input -- given the long wheelbase; wide tracks; low center of gravity; racing-style, stainless-steel pushrod suspension front and rear -- is exhilarating. When driving a slalom and holding 75 mph with the traction control on, the adhesion, lack of roll and that perfect steering made it all incredibly do-able.

If this sounds too much like superlatives and ads, just take your half million dollars and try it. Porsche traditionalists can now surely stop worrying after the release of the successful but controversial Cayenne SUV - Their beloved German sports car manufacturer and legen is once again back with great supercar.

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Porsche Carrera GT specifications

Engine
No. of cylinders		10
Displacement		5.7 litres
Maximum power (DIN)		605 hp (SAE) (612 bhp) at 8,000 rpm
Maximum torque		435 lb ft (590 Nm) at 5,750 rpm
Maximum engine speed (revs)		8,400 rpm
Compression ratio		12.0 : 1
Transmission
Layout		Rear-wheel drive
Gearbox		Six-speed manual
Clutch		Two-plate ceramic dry clutch (Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch)
Limited-slip differential		Multi-plate with locking under power and on overrun
Running gear
Front suspension		Double wishbones with inboard spring-and-damper units
Rear suspension		Double wishbones with inboard spring-and-damper units
Steering		Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Brake		Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) with 380-mm ceramic discs internally vented and cross-drilled, six-piston monobloc aluminium fixed calipers front and rear
Traction control/ABS		Traction control with ABD and ASR; ABS 5.7 (four-channel system)
Wheels		Front: 9.5 J x 19 Rear: 12.5 J x 20
Tyres		Front: 265/35 ZR 19 Rear: 335/30 ZR 20
Weights
Unladen weight (DIN)		1,380 kg
Performance
Top track speed		205 mph (330 km/h)
0-60 mph		3.8 secs
0-62 mph		3.9 secs
0-124 mph		9.9 secs
50-75 mph		4.0 secs (in fifth gear)
Quarter mile		11.4 secs
Fuel economy
Not available at time of publishing
Dimensions
Length		4,613 mm
Width		1,921 mm
Height		1,166 mm
Wheelbase		2,730 mm
Luggage compartment volume (VDA)		63 litres 72 litres non-US markets
Tank capacity (refill volume)		92 litres
Engine
Water-cooled, naturally-aspirated V10 with 68-degree angle and four valve heads; engine mid-mounted with longitudinal layout
Specific output: 105.5 hp (SAE) per litre (78.5 kW per litre)
Dry-sump lubrication with nine-fold oil pickup for optimum performance under all load conditions
Titanium connecting rods for smoother and more immediate engine response
VarioCam® variable valve control on intake camshafts
Electronic engine management (2x Motronic ME7.1.1)
Aluminium twin-flow resonance intake manifold
On-board diagnostics for monitoring the emission control system
Stereo lambda control
Transmission
Rear-wheel drive
Six-speed manual gearbox; transverse layout with transmission oil cooler
Limited-slip differential with locking under power and on overrun
Two-plate ceramic dry clutch: Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch (PCCC)
Chassis
Double wishbones with pushrod actuated spring-and-damper units on front and rear axle
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Forged magnesium wheels with high-speed Michelin tyres (front: 9.5 J x 19 with 265/35 ZR 19, rear: 12.5 J x 20 with 335/30 ZR 20), central locking system and tyre pressure monitoring
Body
Open-top two-seater layout with two-piece detachable hardtop in carbon fibre
Carbon-fibre chassis (consisting of monocoque, windscreen surround and supplemental safety system)
Carbon-fibre carrier for engine, gearbox and rear suspension with a honeycomb core
Engine carrier bolted to rear of monocoque as second fully stressed member
Frameless doors in carbon fibre with integrated side-impact protection
Front/rear lids, rear side panels and sill panels in carbon fibre
Front and rear aprons in plastic
Automatically extending rear wing
Underbody panelling with rear diffuser
Electrical systems
Remote central locking
Electric windows with door-seal protection
Power release lids
Electrically adjusted mirrors with internal heating
Single-blade windscreen wiper
Safety
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) with 380-mm ceramic discs internally vented and cross-drilled, six-piston monobloc aluminium fixed calipers front and rear
Traction control with ABD and ASR; ABS 5.7 (four-channel system)
Driver and passenger airbags, side airbags
Bi-xenon lighting system with halogen auxiliary lights and integrated headlight cleaning system
LED tail-light technology
Anti-theft protection system with infrared interior surveillance
Electronic engine immobiliser
Comfort
Bucket seats in leather with a carbon fibre and Kevlar shell
Centre console with magnesium surround and raised gear lever
Aluminium gear lever with laminated wood gearshift knob
Five-piece travel set

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