2005 Porsche Carrera GT

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Porsche Carrera GT Makes World Debut in Geneva

Stuttgart, Germany-based Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG will unveil its V10-powered Carrera GT high-performance roadster in March 2003 at the Geneva International Motor Show. With more than 600 horsepower and racing-inspired technology, Porsche’s top-of-the-line sports car delivers pure performance.

The Carrera GT has a pure racing engine. Its 10-cylinder powerplant with dry-sump lubrication is based on Porsche’s 5.5-liter V10 naturally aspirated engine developed especially for racing. For production, technicians at the Development Center in Weissach, Germany, have increased the displacement to 5.7 liters. Maximum output is 612 horsepower (DIN*) at 8,000 rpm, with peak torque rated at 437 pound-feet. The Carrera GT has a top test-track speed of 205 miles per hour (330 k/h) and accelerates from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds. Its specially developed six-speed manual gearbox allows it to go from zero to 124 mph (200 km/h) in 9.9 seconds.

The specifications demanded a consistent lightweight construction and sports car dimensions. With a length of 15.12 feet (4.61 meters), a width of 6.3 feet (1.92 meters), a height of 3.81 feet (1.16 meters) and a wheelbase of 8.96 feet (2.73 meters), the roadster weighs 3,042 pounds (1,380 kilograms). Porsche developed a new construction concept for road and racing vehicles. The Carrera GT’s monocoque and entire sub-frame are made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), and Porsche has applied to patent this technology. Carbon is the only material that, after complex processing, can meet the requirements needed to combine top-class driving performance and driving dynamics with minimum weight at maximum rigidity.

With attainable speeds of more than 186 mph (300 km/h), aerodynamics plays a crucial role. To achieve as high output co-efficients as possible (so-called "downforce"), the Carrera GT has an underbody geometry that can only be found in similar form in pure racing sports cars. The underbody is completely cased in carbon fiber and provides an additional suction effect thanks to its rear diffusor and flow channels.

The Carrera GT also features the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system. Porsche has supplied this component since 2001 and is the first manufacturer to include it in a mass-produced vehicle (the 911 Carrera GT2). A global innovation - the PCCC (Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch) - transmits power to the drivetrain.

The Carrera GT's extremely light magnesium wheels are produced with a special forging process and are offered for the first time on a mass-produced vehicle. The tires were specially developed for the Carrera GT (265/35 ZR 19 in the front, and 335/30 ZR 20 in the rear).

The new Porsche roadster possesses a simple-operation roof system. It consists of two individual carbon fiber lightweight shells, each weighing only 5.3 pounds (2.4 kilograms). These shells can be stored in the front luggage compartment.

The first Carrera GT models produced at the Porsche plant in Leipzig, Germany, will be delivered to customers at the end of 2003.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 200 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, marketing and training for its 203 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.

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Source: Porsche Cars Northa America


Performance
Top Speed 205 mph / 330 km/h 0-60 mph 3.6 seconds
Skidpad 0.99g 0-100 mph Not Available
EPA City / Highway 10 / 16 0 - ¼ Mile 11.3 sec @ 131.6 mph
Drag Coefficient Not Available 0-100-0 mph Not Available
Slalom 71.1 mph Stopping Distance 124 ft from 60 mph

General Information
Base Price $440,000 Production Not Available
Powertrain Layout Mid-engine / RWD Steering Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist
Body Material Carbon Fiber Front Wheels 19 x 9.5 in.
Brake Type Vented & Cross-drilled Discs Rear Wheels 20 x 12.5 in.
Brake Size F: 14.96 in. / 380 mm
R: 14.96 in. / 380 mm
Front / Rear Tires 265/35ZR19 / 335/30ZR20

Engine
Configuration 5.7-liter V-10 Displacement 5733 cc
Valvetrain DOHC 4 valves / cyl Bore 98 mm
Power 605 bhp @ 8000 rpm Stroke 76 mm
Torque 435 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Redline 8400 rpm Final Drive Ratio Not Available
Transmission 6-speed manual Gear Ratios Not Available

Dimensions
Wheelbase 107.48 in. / 2730 mm Length 181.61 in. / 4613 mm
Front Track 63.5 in. Width 75.63 in. / 1921 mm
Rear Track 62.5 in. Height 45.91 in. / 1166 mm
Weight Distribution Not Available Curb Weight 3042 lb. / 1380 kg

2005 Porsche Carrera GT

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