The Porsche Carrera GT is often hailed as the ultimate analog supercar, combining advanced engineering with a raw, purist driving experience. Powered by a naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V-10 producing 613 horsepower and paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, it demands skill from drivers, free of the intrusive electronic aids common today.
Technologically groundbreaking, the Carrera GT was Porscheโs first production model to feature a carbon-fiber monocoque, aerospace-grade suspension components, and massive carbon-ceramic brakes paired with lightweight magnesium wheels. The removable roof panels, active rear wing, and leather-lined interior emphasized both performance and refinement. It is capable of 0โ60 mph in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 200 mphโremarkable numbers for a 20-year-old, naturally aspirated road car.
This Carrera GT, currently listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, is number 552 of 1,270 examples produced worldwide. It is finished in GT Silver Metallic paint, with matching removable roof panels, and a Terracotta leather interior. Inside, it features racing-style bucket seats with carbon-fiber and Kevlar shells trimmed in Terracotta leather, complemented by a matching dashboard, center console, A-pillars, and door caps.
The cabin combines magnesium, carbon-fiber, and aluminum trim, while amenities include one-touch power windows, air conditioning, heated power side mirrors, and a Porsche Online Pro CD stereo. A laminated beechwood shift knob pays tribute to the lightweight balsa units used in Porscheโs legendary 917 race cars.
The car rides on forged magnesium wheelsโ19ร9.5โ front and 20ร12.5โ rearโwrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Suspension consists of inboard pushrod-activated coilover struts, with braking handled by cross-drilled 15โ ceramic composite rotors paired with yellow six-piston aluminum calipers at each corner.
Source: Bring a Trailer
