Top Cars - Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT is a supercar, manufactured by Porsche of Germany.  Its production was started in 2004-2006 in Leipzig (city of Germany). It was released in 2003 at Geneva Auto Show, Porsche's Carrera GT was a final production version of the concept car first seen at the 2001 Paris Auto Salon. It was Porsche's first limited production supercar since 959 who's production was stopped in 1988. At the time of launch, it was one of the few available items that beaten the Mercedes Enzo. Due to its Performance Sports Car International (Automobile Magazine) named Carrera GT number one on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s.

Features

Running Gear

Tires Front  : 265/35 ZR19 
Tires Rear   :   335/30 ZR20
Wheels Front : 9.5J ×19

Wheels Rear :  12.5J ×20

Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive

Engine

Type: V10
No. of cylinders 10
Displacement cu in (cc): 350 (5733)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 605(450) / 8000
Maximum torque 437 lb ft (590 Nm) at 5,750 rpm
Maximum engine speed (revs) 8,400 rpm
Compression ratio 12.0 : 1

Exterior

Length × Width × Height in: 181.6 × 75.6 × 45.9
Weight lb (kg): 3043 (1380)

Performance

Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 3.9
Top Speed mph (km/h): 205 (330)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): 10/16 (n.a.)
Base Price: 2006 Porsche Carrera GT - Approx. $484,000 / 450,000 € (last update: 2/20/2007)