The GT is the ultimate expression of Porsche's art -- a megabucks supercar for the ultra-rich. To drive, it's an odd mixture of user-friendly and intimidating. Its 5.7-litre V10 howls out 605 horsepower at 8,000 rpm, yet is flexible enough to lug strongly from below 1,500 rpm in sixth gear. The shifter for the six-speed manual transmission is ridiculously light and precise -- almost delicate. Brake pedal effort is perfect, and the steering is effortless. On the other hand, the sudden clutch makes smooth launches a challenge, the steering is twitchy at higher speeds, and although cornering grip is phenomenal, the sharp throttle-lift attitude change even at moderate speeds portends unforgiving handling at the limit.
Fabulous engine, shifter, steering, brakes, grip
Hard-to-launch clutch, handling needs a deft touch
| PORSCHE Carrera GT |
| PRICE |
$440,000 (est.) |
| VEHICLE |
2-dr. 2-pass. conv. RWD |
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| STANDARD EQUIPMENT |
| Engine |
5.7 V10 DOHC |
| HP |
605 @ 8000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) |
435 @ 5750 |
| Trans. |
6M |
| Brakes |
Disc-Disc |
| Tires |
(f) 265/35ZR19 (r) 335/30ZR20 |
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| SPECIFICATIONS - mm (in.) |
| WB |
2730 (107.5) |
| L |
4613 (181.6) |
| W |
1921 (75.6) |
| H |
1166 (45.9) |
| Curb Weight - kg (lb.) |
1380 (3043) |
| Cargo Capacity - L (ft3) |
76 (2.7) |
| Fuel Tank - L (gal.) |
92 (20.2) |
| Fuel grade |
Prem |
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| CONSUMPTION - L/100 km (mpg) |
City 22.7 (12) Hwy 13.7 (21) |
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| SAFETY |
| ABS |
(f/r) std |
| Side Airbags |
std |
| TCS |
std |
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| POPULAR OPTIONS |
| Trans. |
none |
| A/C |
std |
| Cruise |
std |
| Sunroof |
N.A. |
| CD |
std |
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