Porsche Carrera GT 980

Porsche Carrera GT 980
Photo: Brian Snelson from Hockley / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

The Porsche Carrera GT 980 (2004–2006): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 2 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: 980

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,610 mm RDW4,613 mm
Width1,920 mm RDW1,921 mm
Height1,170 mm RDW1,166 mm
Wheelbase2,730 mm RDW2,730 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,355 kg RDW1,380 kg
Mass in running order1,455 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,635 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats2 RDW–
Doors2 RDW–
Boot space–76 L
Fuel tank–92 L
Performance
Top speed330 km/h RDW330 km/h
0–100 km/h–3.9 s
Torque–590 Nm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, fr, ja, es, pl, cs, sv). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1 complaint for model years 2004–2004.

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 2 versions of the Porsche Carrera GT 980

United States 1 version

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2004–20052MODE5.7 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA502 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2005–2006Minicompact · Two-seater5.7 LPetrol6-speed manual20.9 L/100 km 5-cycle481 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.