What is the Porsche Carrera GT?
The Porsche Carrera GT is a mid-engined, open-top sports car with a naturally aspirated V10. It brought racing ideas to a road car, including a carbon-fibre monocoque and lightweight composite bodywork. Its low profile and removable roof give it a purposeful look.
The V10 began as an engine for Porsche’s Le Mans prototype project. Porsche adapted it for a road car, drawing on the company’s long connection with motorsport.
Generation, engine and power
The Carrera GT is the 980 generation, produced from 2004 to 2006. Its 5.7-litre petrol V10 is listed for both the US and Canadian markets. Porsche’s official specification gives the engine 450 kW (612 PS).
How economical is the Porsche Carrera GT?
For the United States, the EPA lists one petrol version for 2004–2005, with a best combined rating of 11 MPG and a low consumption figure of 21.4 L/100 km. In Canada, NRCan lists one petrol version for 2005–2006, with consumption of 20.9 L/100 km on its five-cycle test. EPA, Canadian five-cycle and European WLTP or NEDC tests use different procedures, so their results are not directly comparable.
Where was the Porsche Carrera GT sold?
The EPA figures cover the United States for 2004–2005, while Canadian five-cycle figures cover 2005–2006. Porsche built the Carrera GT around a mid-mounted V10 and carbon-fibre structure, drawing on its motorsport work.
Questions and answers
What engine does the Carrera GT have?
It has a 5.7-litre petrol V10. Porsche’s official specification gives it 450 kW (612 PS).
What is its best combined US EPA fuel-economy rating?
The EPA figure is 11 MPG combined, alongside a low consumption figure of 21.4 L/100 km.
What Canadian fuel-consumption figure is recorded?
NRCan lists 20.9 L/100 km on its five-cycle test.
What does the Carrera GT’s generation code mean?
The model is identified as the 980 generation, spanning 2004–2006.