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Released at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show, the Carrera GT represents Porsche's first limited production supercar since the 959 and one of the few available products that rival the Ferrari Enzo. Motivation for the Carrera GT came from Porsche's successful motor sports program. A decision to start the Carrera GT as a proposal for Le Mans came after the last Porsche victory there in 1998 . The new car would homage to cars including the 917 and GT1. Both these cars have won Le Mans and both lent their technical developments to the Carrera GT. Unlike the 911, which has carried the company for four decades, the Carrera GT has a new style and substance. Its styling, thankfully unchanged from Paris show car, departs from the traditional Porsche design language which the 959 couldn't escape. Under the skin, the car uses familiar hallmarks of motor sport. combining light weight design and a low-centre of gravity with a mid-mounted engine. Having a mid-mounted engine helps the Carrera GT achieve better undertray airflow not possible on the rear-engine 911. If one aspect of the Carrera GT was to filter down to the 911, it could be this mid-ship layout. |
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Year : 2003 Make and Model : Porsche Carrera GT Curb Weight : 1380 kg Layout : Mid Longitudinal Engine/RWD, ASR, LSD Transmission : 6-Speed Manual, Two-Plate Ceramic Dry Clutch |
Configuration : Aluminium 68 Degree, Water Cooled V10 Displacement : 5733 cc Power : 612 bhp (456.4 kw) @ 8000 rpm Torque : 589.78 nm @ 5750 rpm Redline : 8400 rpm |
Top speed : 329.9 kmh (205 mph) Acc. 0-100 kmh : 3.8 s Acc. 0-160 kmh : --s Acceleration 0-¼ mile : 11.4 s Lateral Acc. : --g |
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