The Porsche Carrera GT is a sports car and a supercar automobile manufactured by Porsche in a new manufacturing plant in Leipzig, Germany.
History
The Carrera GT was developed from a sports car racing design that was abandoned due to rule changes. In 2000, it was shown to the world as a road car concept. In 2004, production of 1500 cars started. It costs $440,000 USD.
Design
The Carrera GT has a 5.7 litre V10 internal combustion engine that produces 605 SAE horsepower (451 kW). Porsche claims it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). The car weighs 1,380 kg (3,042 lb). The Carrera GT is only offered with a six-speed manual transmission, in contrast to its rival the Ferrari Enzo that is only offered with sequential manual transmission .
Technology
Technology of note includes a pure Carbon fiber monocoque and subframe, dry-sump lubrication and inboard suspension. The main innovation on this vehicle however is the use of a ceramic clutch. This is the first appearance of this race car technology in a road car. The clutch although difficult to master allows the engine to sit lower in the chassis than in any other super car, improving both aerodynamics and weight distribution.
Unlike its rivals the Carrera GT eschews cutting edge driving aids such as dynamic stability control . Instead Porsche engineers have placed their faith in a communicative chassis and the ability of the driver.
Other supercar rivals include the Enzo Ferrari and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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