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| Porsche Carrera GT | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Porsche AG |
| Production | 2004–2006 (1,270 produced) |
| Assembly | Germany: Leipzig |
| Designer | Jason Hill (concept) Harm Lagaay (production) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door Targa roadster |
| Layout | Longitudinally mounted rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive[1] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.7 L (5,733 cc) Porsche M80/01 DOHC V10[1][2] |
| Power output | 450 kW (612 PS; 603 hp) 590 N⋅m (435 lbf⋅ft) of torque |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual[2] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm (107.5 in) |
| Length | 4,613 mm (181.6 in) |
| Width | 1,921 mm (75.6 in) |
| Height | 1,166 mm (45.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,380 kg (3,042 lb)[3] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion |
| Successor | Porsche 918 Spyder |
The Porsche Carrera GT (Project Code 980) is a mid-engine[4] sports car that was manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Porsche from 2004[5] to 2006. Sports Car International named the Carrera GT number one on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s, and number eight on its Top Sports Cars of All Time list. For its advanced technology and development of its chassis, Popular Science magazine awarded it the "Best of What's New" award in 2003.[6]
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