Cutting edge, state-of-the-art design, are terms many do not associate with Porsche. That is principally the result of falsely believing that because the body style of the 911 changed so little over the last 25 years, that mechanics must have remained similar as well. The fact is, nothing could be further from the truth. Maybe in part because the “Look” has inched forward, additional pressure was placed on Porsche to consistently up-grade each component and system. While the classic 911 (Carrera) appears familiar, the Carrera GT looks like it was designed by NASA. As radically new as the auto looks, It is the materials and components where the real innovation lies. The Carrera GT features the extensive use of lightweight materials, including Carbon-fiber body panels. These parts are stronger than steel but at a fraction of the weight.The car features are a 5.7-liter, 605-horsepower V10 engine that redlines at 8,400 RPMs. Its aerodynamic chassis and transmission is the product of Porsche’s success in Formula 1 racing. The Carrera GT is also the first production car to use a ceramic composite clutch. The Carrera GT’s race-performance suspension package provides for safe and stable driving at speeds of up to 205 mph.
Carrera GT
For those of us more excited by acceleration than top speed, you will be please to know that this rocket will propel you form a standing start to 62 mph in only 3.9 seconds. That ought to scare the heck out of your date.With a sticker price in excess of $440,000.00 and a limited production, you should not have a difficult time finding your car in the parking lot. Yours will be the one with a crowd of people encircling it and drooling.
Larry Lubell
Urban Insurance Agency
