Verdict
A
Hypercar · Germany · 2003-2007
Porsche Carrera GT
Porsche Carrera GT — spec data and generation history.
Years
2003-2007
Generations
1
Segment
Hypercar
The analogue hypercar — 5.7 V10 NA (605 bhp), six-speed manual, carbon tub, ceramic clutch (notoriously sharp). Engine evolved from a stillborn Le Mans / F1 V10 programme. 1,270 cars built. Famously demanding — the carbon clutch and lack of stability control on early cars caught out plenty of owners. Now firmly in 'analogue icon' territory; values have tripled in a decade.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2003-2007
Mk1
→
5.7 V10 NA — 605 bhp, 0-62 in 3.9s.
Verdict
A
BHP
605
0–60
3.9 s
Top
205 mph
MPG
14.0 mpg
Used
£900,000-£1,800,000
- + Last truly analogue manual hypercar
- + 5.7 V10 NA from a binned Le Mans engine
- − Ceramic clutch unforgiving
- − No stability control / ABS limited
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2003-2007
- Ceramic clutch wear / replacement cost
- Suspension wishbones recall (rear)
- Specialist-only servicing
- Crash damage destroys values
- Provenance and history file critical
Rivals
Ferrari Enzo · Mercedes SLR McLaren · Ford GT · Pagani Zonda