V10 612 hp Porsche! (1 Viewer)

[Scott L]

Autoworld Express

I'll copy it word for word as you get limited access to that site.

Take aim! Porsche has been polishing its silver bullet, and now it's ready to shoot to the top of the supercar premier league. These are the first official pictures of the company's flagship Carrera GT, and it's got all the power it needs to send rivals scattering.

We revealed accurate spyshots of the top-flight Porsche back in November last year, and now the German company has officially spilled the beans. The car will be wooing crowds at the Geneva Motor Show next month, and bosses hope it will catch everyone's imagination. While some might say the styling isn't the cleanest, the car certainly has presence. A gaping front airdam sets the tone for the slippery shape, with further scoops along the sides providing yet more cooling for the engine and brakes. The rear is a view that most road users will become familiar with, and the exhaust pipes poking out from the bodywork hint at the Carrera GT's potential.

So where does the power come from to back up the race car looks? Lift the panel behind the seats and you will find a thoroughbred racing engine - a 5.7-litre V10 normally aspirated unit which produces 612bhp and 590Nm of torque. Combine that with a weight of only 1,380kg, and the result is class-leading performance. Porsche claims the newcomer will sprint from 0-62mph in only 3.9 seconds and can go all the way to 205mph - and the firm has a reputation for issuing conservative figures. Perhaps even more impressive is the time taken to get from 0-124mph (that's 200kph) - 9.9 seconds.

With that level of acceleration, an intricate downforce system has been fitted. The integral spoiler at the rear pops up at speed, and Le Mans car-style underbody moulding helps to keep it all on the tarmac.

In a supercar world first, the entire monocoque and sub-frame are made from carbon fibre reinforced plastic. This is the key to minimising weight and maximising structural stability. To bring the vehicle to a halt, the firm has fitted its quickest model with powerful ceramic composite brake discs.

The transmission also uses a cera-mic composite clutch - another first - to engage the six-speed manual gearbox, which promises the quickest possible cog swaps. Porsche has rejected two-pedal paddleshift systems as it believes they limit driver involvement. Even the wheels are highly specialised. Made of light magnesium in order to keep the weight down, an all-new forging process had to be developed to produce them.

Practicality has also been given some consideration, with a 911-style boot in the front providing room for a small amount of luggage. Owners will also be able to store the carbon fibre roof panels there when they take them off to enjoy the glorious engine note.

The newcomer will take on the likes of Mercedes' SLR and Ferrari's Enzo, but unlike many so-called race-bred supercars, the Carrera GT truly has its roots in motorsport. Prices have yet to be confirmed, but don't expect it to cost less than £250,000. Fewer than 1,000 cars will be made over three years.

Due next year, this ultimate Porsche will obviously not be a volume seller, but insiders say it showcases technology that will be found on later revisions of the 911, and even the Boxster.
Chris Thorp

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Probably the ultimate street car.

 

[Cam S]

Dam, that thing is gonna be incredible. I can't wait to read the reviews of it and hopefully see it on the street sometime in the future.

 

[Chuck C]

check out the red-hot headers on the V10 !!

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/picture...l_pic_8420.jpg



not to stray off topic, but check out this Lingenfelter 427TT dyno test video! (735hp)

if the link doesn't work, try this:

http://www.lingenfelter.com/Video.asp

 

[John Thomas]

Sortof reminds me of the old 959 look.

 

[Cam S]

The pic of the hot V-10, is that the one going into the Carrera GT? It looks like a friggin F-1 Engine!!!

 

[Philip_G]

I'll take cars I will never afford for 1000, alex.

 

[Ted Lee]

i have a new dream car...and it's name is porsche!

btw - am i the only one who gets annoyed when it isn't properly announced.

 

[Thomas H G]

Check out the curves on her.

 

[Neil Joseph]

SWEET!

I am changing the images to urls to make it easier for those of us on dialup to get into this thread.

 

[Jin E]

They have some REALLY great pics of the car on Porsche's web page. I beleive it's under the "Events" then *Model Information* tab under the USA site.

 

[LDfan]

I've been a Porsche fan all my life. Kinda sad to see them leaving their 6 cylinder engine in favor of a 10 but I guess they've squeezed out the maximum power that a 6 can produce.


Jeff