Porsche Carrera GT (980) Targa (2003-2007)

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Product Overview

Porsche Carrera GT is a flagship high-performance mid-size targa supercar in production from 2003 to 2007. It was powered by a naturally-aspirated V10 engine that displaced 5.7 liters paired to a 6-speed manual transmission that sends power only to the rear wheels.
One of the most powerful and characterful V10 engines to this day, the 5.7L unit powering the Carrera GT is loved by enthusiasts the world over. The car's unique yet familiar (to 911 enthusiasts) styling is also a masterpiece. The fact that, despite both being V10-powered and RWD, the Carrera GT handles lightyears ahead of the Viper from the same period attests to Porsche's advanced engineering.
However, one must not overlook the car's astronomical price. Owners have also claimed that the clutch is hard to use.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 96% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • The best NA V10 ever
  • Arguably the best Porsche supercar ever
  • Wonderful handling
  • Manual transmission
  • RWD
  • Great targa setup
Cons
  • Too exclusive
  • Ceramic clutch hard to use

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Specifications

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
76 L / 2.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
28.0 L / 29.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.5 L / 11.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
92.0 L / 24.3 gal
Passengers
2
Payload
220 kg / 485 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
265/35 R20, 335/30 R20

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1166 mm / 45.9 in
Size | Length
4613 mm / 181.6 in
Size | Width
1921 mm / 75.6 in
Track Width | Front
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
Weight
1380.0 kg / 3042.4 lbs
Wheel Size
9.5J x 19, 12.5J x 20
Wheelbase
2730 mm / 107.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.7 sec
Fuel Economy
28.3 L/100km / 8.3 MPG (urban) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
330.0 km/h / 205.1 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
M80.01
Engine | Bore
98.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Engine | Displacement
5.7 L / 349.9 cu-in / 5733.0 cc
Engine | Power
612.0 hp / 456.4 kW @ 8000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
106.8 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
76.0 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Torque
590 Nm / 435.2 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2003 ~ 2007

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