Puntiki:The Carrera GT was originally conceived at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. As Porsche secured its sixteenth outright victory in June 1998, the idea was proposed of a road-going sports car based exclusively on racing technology. Two years later, in the autumn of 2000, that concept began to take shape. I am glad it came to fruition....this car rocks.
As a pure encapsulation of Porsche engineering, the Carrera GT is a natural evolution based on more than 23,000 race victories. A road-going supercar built for uncompromising performance and unlimited driving pleasure, so Porsche says.
That pleasure begins as you unlock the door with a squeeze of the key remote. Step inside and you'll find an elegant composition of interior materials, including carbon fiber, leather and magnesium.( The wooden gear knob looks out of place and ugly ). Turn the key and the powerful V10 eagerly springs into life. That is where all the fun begins...
The twin banks of cylinders are arranged in a 68-degree 'V' topped with four-valve heads equipped with sodium-cooled exhaust valves. A 98 mm bore is combined with a 76 mm stroke to produce a total displacement of 5.7 liters. With a maximum power rating of 605 hp (SAE) at 8,000 rpm, the engine has an exceptional specific output of 105.5 hp (SAE) per liter. Maximum torque is 435 lb-ft at 5,750 rpm en route to a maximum engine speed of 8,400 rpm. The engine only weighs 205kg and the distrubution of weight is nearly perfect.
Pablo:
Performance on this beautiful car is what counts...
Top speed 205 mph (330 km/h)
0-60 mph 3.8 secs
0-100 kph 3.9 secs
0-124 mph 9.9 secs
Quarter mile 11.4 secs ( McLaren F1 was 11.1 )
