- For other Porsche models carrying Carrera name, see Porsche Carrera
The Porsche Carrera GT (Project Code 980) is a mid-engined sports car that was manufactured by Porsche between 2004-2007 in Leipzig, Germany . Sports Car International named the Carrera GT number one on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s, and number eight on Top Sports Cars of All Time list. For its advanced technology and development of its chassis the Popular Science magazine granted the "Best of What's New" award in 2003.
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History
The development of the Carrera GT can be traced back to the 911 GT1 and LMP1-98 racing cars. Due in part to the FIA and ACO rule changes in 1998, both designs had ended. Porsche at the time had planned on a new Le Mans prototype for 1999.
The car was initially intended to use a turbocharged flat-6, but was later redesigned to use a new V10 engine, pushing the project back to planned completion in 2000. The V10 was a unit secretly built by Porsche for the Footwork Formula One team in 1992, but later shelved. The engine was resurrected for the Le Mans prototype and increased in size to 5.7 litres.
The project was canceled after two days of testing for the first car, in mid-1999, mostly due to Porsche's wish to build the Cayenne SUV with involvement from Volkswagen and Audi, thus requiring engineering expertise to be pulled from the motorsports division. It was also speculated that VW-Audi chairman Ferdinand Piëch wanted Audi's new Le Mans Prototype, the Audi R8 not to face competition from Porsche in 2004.
Porsche did keep part of the project alive by using the 5.5 L V10 from the prototype in a concept car shown at the 2000 Paris Motor Show, mainly in an attempt to draw attention to their display. Surprising interest in the vehicle and an influx of revenue provided from the Cayenne helped Porsche decide to produce the car, and development started on a road-legal version that would be produced in small numbers at Porsche's new manufacturing facility in Leipzig. Porsche started a production run of Carrera GTs in 2004, shipping the units with an MSRP of US$448,000. The first Carrera GT went on sale in the United States on January 31, 2004.
Originally a production run of 1,500 cars was planned. However, Porsche announced in August 2005 that it would not continue production of the Carrera GT through to 2006, citing discontinuation was due to changing airbag regulations in the United States. By the end of production on May 6, 2006, more than 1,270 GTs had been sold, with a total of 644 units sold in the United States and 31 units sold in Canada. In the United Kingdom, 49 units were sold.
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Design
The Carrera GT is powered by a 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 450 kW (603 hp), whereas the original concept car featured a 5.5 litre version rated at 416 kW (558 hp). Porsche claimed the car would accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds with a maximum speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). A road test in June 2004 by Car and Driver showed that the car can accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds, 0-100 mph (161 km/h) in 6.8 seconds and 0-130 mph (210 km/h) in 10.8 seconds.
The Carrera GT was offered with a basic five-colour paint scheme which includes Guards Red, Fayence Yellow, Basalt Black, GT Silver and Seal Grey. Custom colours were later available from the factory. A traditional six-speed manual transmission is the only available transmission.
The Carrera GT has large side inlets and air dams that help cool the large V10 engine framed by the carbon fibre rear bonnet. Fitted with Porsche's latest Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite brake system, the 15-inch (380 mm) SGL Carbon disc brakes make an impressive appearance underneath the 19 inch front and 20 inch rear wheels. Similar to other Porsche models, such as the 911, the GT includes an automated rear wing spoiler which deploys above 70 mph (110 km/h).
The interior is fitted with soft leather. Bose audio system and a navigation system were standard. In typical Porsche fashion, the ignition is to the left of the steering wheel. This placement dates back to the early days of Le Mans racing when drivers were required to make a running start, hop into their cars, start them and begin the race. The placement of the ignition enabled the driver to start the car with the left hand and put it in gear with the right. Originally, the car had a beechwood gearknob, which pays homage to the wooden gearknob used in the Porsche 917 Le Mans racers. In its second year of production, a carbon fibre knob was also made available.
Technical specifications
- Engine
- Drivetrain layout: Mid-engine RWD
- Engine type: 68° V10, aluminium block and heads
- Valve gear: DOHC (chain-driven), 4 valves per cylinder (40 valves total), variable valve timing on intake camshafts, sodium-cooled exhaust valves
- Bore x stroke: 98 mm (3.86 in) x 76 mm (2.99 in), Nikasil coated bores, forged titanium connecting rods, forged pistons
- Displacement: 5,733 cc (350 cu in)
- Compression ratio: 12.0:1
- Rated power: 450 kW (603 hp) at 8,000 rpm
- Max torque: 590 N?m (435 lb?ft) at 5,750 rpm
- Specific output: 78.493 kW/l (105 hp/l)
- Weight to power: 3.23 kg/kW (5 lb/hp)
- Redline: 8,400 rpm
- Transmission
- Clutch: Two plate ceramic dry clutch (PCCC-Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch)
- Gearbox type: 6-speed manual
- Body
- Tank capacity: 92 l
- Cargo volume: 76 l (2.7 cu ft)
- Max. payload: 180 kg (397 lb)
- Ground clearance: 3.4 in (86 mm)
- Dimensions:
- Length: 4,613 mm (182 in)
- Width: 1,921 mm (76 in)
- Height: 1,166 mm (46 in)
- Mass: 1,455 kg (3,208 lb)
- Track width: 1,612-1,587 mm (63-62 in)
- Wheelbase: 2,730 mm (107 in)
- Drag Coefficient: 0.39
- Fuel consumption for 2004 model
- EPA:
- EPA Rated city, highway in mpg: 9 mpg-US (26 L/100 km; 11 mpg-imp)/15 mpg-US (16 L/100 km; 18 mpg-imp)
- Range: 241 miles (388 km)
- Tank in gal: 24.3 US gal (92 L; 20 imp gal)
- NEFZ:
- Consumption: 28,3 / 11,7 / 17,8 l/100 km
- CO2 emission: 429 g/km
- Emission level: EURO 4
- Estimated range: 516 km
- ams test:
- Max: 22,5 l/100 km
- Avg: 19,7 l/100 km
- EPA:
Performance Test Results
- 0-60 km/h (0-37 mph) : 2.06 seconds
- 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) : 2.61 seconds
- 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) : 3.57 seconds (official: 3.9 seconds)
- 0-120 km/h (0-75 mph) : 4.33 seconds
- 0-140 km/h (0-87 mph) : 5.13 seconds
- 0-160 km/h (0-99 mph) : 6.46 seconds
- 0-180 km/h (0-112 mph) : 7.59 seconds
- 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph) : 9.25 seconds
- 0-400 m (0.00-0.25 mi): 10.97 seconds
- 0-1,000 m (0.00-0.62 mi): 19.42 seconds @ 284 km/h (176.5 mph)
- Top speed: 334 km/h (208 mph) (official: 330 km/h (205 mph))
- 80-120 km/h (50-75 mph): 6.35 seconds (in 6th gear)
- Braking 100 mph (161 km/h) to 0: 277 feet (84 m)
- Braking 60 mph (97 km/h) to 0: 101 feet (31 m)
- Braking 100 km/h to 0 (250 km/h to 0) : 33,5 m (191 m)
- 200 ft (61 m) skidpad, ave g: 0.99
Sport Auto tested a maximal lateral acceleration of 1.35 g, even 1.4 g was reached at the Schwalbenschwanz section of the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Motor Trend tested 11.1s@133.4 mph (215 km/h) for the 1/4 mile.
Track tests
- Nurburgring Nordschleife: 7'28"
- Bedford Autodrome:1'20.2"
- Top Gear Test Track: 1'19.8
Technology
Notable technology includes a pure carbon fibre monocoque and subframe produced by ATR Composites Group of Italy, dry sump lubrication and inboard suspension. At speeds above 70 mph (113 km/h), the Carrera GT raises its rear wing into the airstream to reduce lift. The size of its radiator is about five times that of a 911 Turbo of its time. The car's front and rear suspension system comprises of pushrod actuated shock absorbers and dampers with anti-roll bars.
References
Notes
Bibliography
External links
- Porsche official website
- Final Carrera GT Produced
- Past master: Porsche Carrera GT
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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