Porsche Carrera GT was actually designed as a road car but technically it was engineered for
the race track. At the 2003 Geneva Auto Show, Porsche Carrera GT had
made its first appearance. It was the first limited-production
super car Porsche had introduced since the 959 in 1983.
Now Porsche has a newer version which is the 2005 Carrera GT with only a slight
new adjustments like the glass screen between the safety bars and they also
added a seat height adjustment and other minor changes. But otherwise, the 2005 Carrera GT remains the same original 2003 model.
Its engine is a powerful
5.7-liter, 68 degree V10 with 605 bhp @ 8,000 rpm that can take
the Carrera GT from 0 - 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds and its top
speed can reach upto 205 mph. It has a maximum torque of 435
lb-ft @ 5,750 rpm and can maximize its engine revolution to
8,400 rpm. Compression ratio of 12.0 : 1 uses a high octane
engine for maximum performance. Concerning gas mileage sourced
from the U.S. Department of Energy, it has a city driving of 10
mpg, and on the highway it has an economy of 16 mpg and combined
city and highway driving which is 12 mpg. With this type of huge
performance in a car its annual fuel costs $2,799.
The designers of Carrera GT chose
to mount its engine at the center of the car. As with most high
performance cars it is a mid-engine design, placing the engine
behind the cockpit to achieve a weight distribution that makes
the car extremely aerodynamic. Its location gives the car a low
center of gravity, which enables the Carrera GT to handle even
the steepest curves with the utmost agility.
Instead of metal, its chassis is
made of carbon fiber that made the Carrera GT both light and
sturdy. Because of this composite material the Carrera GT weighs
only 3,043 lbs. which is quite light compared to its engine
performance. Aside from its lightweight chassis Porsche also
added its Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch which has a rotating
mass of approximately 10 times lighter than regular clutches.
Other advantages of the Carrera
GT is its stopping power. The Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
system is lighter than conventional brakes and is extremely
responsive. It can go from 100 mph to a halt within just a few
feet of road. Even the wheels are ultralight, they are made of
forged magnesium rather than the conventional aluminum alloy.
There is also a tire-pressure monitoring system in each of the
four wheels that automatically detects when air pressure is low
and signals a warning to the driver. A tire-repair kit in the
car can seal any leaks, avoiding the need for a spare tire.
For the driver and passenger safety
at high speeds Porsche designers have outfitted it with front
and side impact air bags, anti-lock braking system and traction
control, high-powered Xenon headlights and steel-surrounded
driver and passenger seats. The windshield and windows are
designed for maximum visibility from all angles.
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