2005 Porsche Carrera GT
| MSRP: | $440,000 |
| Invoice: | $414,800 |
| Total: | 56 reviews |
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| Excellent | 52 reviews | |
| Very Good | 2 reviews | |
| Average | 2 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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CarGurus' Review
The automotive press understands that the world's supercars are race cars in street clothing. Among those street clad rocketships, the Porsche Carrera GT stands out as the most streetable. Of course, at $440,000 a copy and only 1500 copies, they are also as rare on the street as the proverbial "hens teeth." For 2005, there are a few minor updates to make it even more streetable. A glassscreen has been added between the safety bar hoops, seat height adjustment with additional thigh bolstering, a magnesium cover with the car's chassis number mounted on the center console, and a built-in trickle charger added to keep the battery charged when the engine is off.
The basics remain to thrill those who can afford them. An all-aluminum 5.7-liter V10 mid-mounted engine that produces 605 hp at 8,500 rpm screams from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds, though most reviewers got 3.8 second runs. That engine directly descends from Porsche's 1998 LeMans victory GT1 racecar, as does much of the Carrera GT's mid-engine layout. Set in a carbon fiber chassis and surrounded by high tech materials, the GT employs a stainless steel, pushrod suspension design with double-track control arms at all four corners. Reviewers comment that this innovative suspension system adds to the streetability of the GT where prior race car suspensions would beat up a daily driver. Fitted with specially developed magnesium wheels that weigh less than the tires that envelop them, the Carrera's handling is supercar level. Yet, reviewers enthused over its ease of control.
The two-seater has removable roof panels that stow in the forward limited trunk area. Seating in the elegantly simple cockpit is comfortable by supercar standards. Shifting is short, sweet, and via a six-speed manual transmission. The hang-up for some reviewers seems to be the racing style ceramic clutch that takes some skill to master. Once underway, however, reviewers fall over themselves with praise for the handling and road feel of the Carrera GT. Comparisons with Ferrari's now legendary Enzo supercar are common, with a favorable nod given to Porsche's interpretation of the supercar.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 52 reviews | |
| Very Good | 2 reviews | |
| Average | 2 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“Extremely Fast”
the # 1 porche that has ever been made More
“Posh”
this sexy convertible has a hardcore performance it is definitely a fun i just love the it looks some times it just ' s drives me into another world where there are no rules and life is just meant to... More
“I Have No Clue What You Mean By Review Title So Im Just Gonna Write This Instead.”
amazing to drive but its hard to drive it, very strong on turns if u turn it to hard your going to spin out. other than that its an amazing car great horsepower, turbo, and everything else the Germans... More
“Porsche Das Car”
Its a very fast car Gt We have the GT2 and The GT3 But the GT2 is faster than Gt3 especially if it is manual you will enjoy it try it guys its amazing but take care while driving it.. More
“Aham”
* Performance - acceleration, braking, handling BEST * Build Quality - has it needed repairs? squeaks/rattles AWESOME * Appearance - both interior and exterior styling VERY GOOD * Cos... More
“Great”
This thing is a beast. If you have the money and can find a dealer defiantly buy one. They are fast and they can let you have a lot of fun. If someone comes up to you and wants to race you will kill ... More
“Porsche Lovers”
solid performances! great horspower,great top speed,wicked model,modified perfectly,and finally the thunderous bodykit with XENON light braking is soft , carbon fiber gear knob,acceleration is wicked.... More
“My Review”
very nice in handling. smooth gearshift and less noisy.... its looks stunning and wheelbase is large... rear spoiler gives best stabilty in high speed turn.... and seats are comfortable in high sp... More
“Porsche Carrera Gt”
Its amazing isn't it? Come join the porsche family!! It can accelerate to 100 kph in just 5.4 sec!! Its buld quality is awesome. Its gorgeous too!! fuel efficient and fun to drive too! Its truly wonde... More
“Porsche Carrera Gt 2 Dr Convertible”
awesome fast cool amazing control iv never owend one but it lools like a good car the engine is quiet and smooth ride ladies love it it is so much fun to drive i woul recommend to every one cool More
2005 Porsche Carrera GT Trims
| MSRP: | $440,000 |
| Invoice: | $414,800 |
2005 Porsche Carrera GT Articles from Around the Web
- www.autosite.com — Ron Moorhead takes a finely detailed, hands-on look at the GT, including laps on a track outside L.A. More
- car-reviews.automobile.com — Trevor Hofmann details a hands-on road test that emphasizes the street ability of the GT and comparisons with "lesser" Porsche models. More
- www.forbesautos.com — A brief, hands-on road test in which Dan Lienert manages to hit "only" 202 mph in the Carrera GT... More
- www.theautochannel.com — TheAutoChannel.com's review of the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT... More
- www.fueleconomy.gov — http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/20506.shtml More
- research.cars.com — In 2004, Porsche introduced the ultimate supercar, priced at a whopping $440,000. More
- autos.msn.com — "The Ultimate Car" (28 more reviews on MSN Autos). More
- www.edmunds.com — JD Powers quality ratings for the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT... More
- www.edmunds.com — Edmunds Editorial Ratings for the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT... More
- www.edmunds.com — I am a Porsche fanatic, and have owned 11 over the last 15 years. (9 more reviews available)... More
- www.edmunds.com — No significant changes for 2005. More
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