Porsche Carrera GT, 2005
Porsche Carrera GT
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Chassis No.: WP0CA29845L001107
Auction: Monterey 2016
Auction date: August 20, 2016
Lot No.: F133
$600,000 | High bid
- Exterior: GT Silver
- Interior: Dark Grey
- GT Silver Metallic with Dark Grey seats
- 5.7/605 HP V-10 engine
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Factory-rated top speed of 205 MPH
- Developed by Porsche’s motorsports division
- Much of the design is based on the LeMans-winning Porsche GT1 racer
- Carbon fiber removable roof panels
- Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake system
- Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch
- Pushrod actuated inboard suspension
- Carbon fiber and aluminum monocoque and subframe
- Carbon reinforced plastic engine and transmission mounts
- Ground effects underfloor with rear diffuser
- 5-spoke magnesium wheels
- Two-chamber stainless steel exhaust system
- Racing-style reinforced cockpit safety design
- Xenon headlamps
- Galvanized magnesium center console
- Porsche 917-style birch/ash wood shift lever knob
- Bucket XT seats, air conditioning
- Porsche Online Pro CD Radio
- Car Cover and luggage set
- Must be sold to an out of state resident or licensed dealer
This 2005 Porsche Carrera GT presents beautifully in GT Silver Metallic—the iconic presentation color for this ultimate Porsche—with a rich dark grey interior and is one of just 604 imported into the United States during its production run of 2004-2007. Racing has always been deeply entrenched in the Porsche soul. Since its inception, Porsche has used motorsports competition as a means to quickly develop and improve their automotive creations. The Carrera GT is probably the single best example of this cross pollination process between a race car and an exotic street car.
The platform for the Carrera GT is an actual carbon fiber monocoque chassis derived from their Le Mans GT1 Prototype racing car, as is the pushrod activated inboard suspension system with ground effects underfloor and diffuser. Likewise, the 5.7 liter V-10 is a Porsche designed Formula 1 engine which produces 612 horsepower at 8,500 RPM and is placed longitudinally amidships for ideal weight distribution. The Carrera GT’s carbon ceramic brakes are backed by its unique carbon ceramic clutch, the only production car ever to receive this exotic piece of equipment.
The racing DNA even transfers over to the small details such as the laminated birch and ash wood gearshift knob, the same type fitted on the legendary Porsche 917, here designed to row the six-speed manual transmission. But to characterize the Carrera GT as strictly an ultra-high performance exotic with a purpose built racing car soul would be overly simplistic, as this car just oozes sophistication and elegance. The body style has been recognized by critics as one of the most beautiful shapes coming out of the decade. The ride quality has been described as superb.
The interior cabin is fitted with soft leather, a concert quality Bose audio system, global navigation, climate controlled air conditioning and tasteful aluminum accent trim. This car was cared for by the original owner until 2015 and has been driven only 2,456 miles. Don’t miss this opportunity to own what is regarded by many as the ultimate Porsche ever built. – Contrary to the printed catalog description, the luggage for this Porsche Carrera GT will not be included.
