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Porsche Carrera GT

General information

ModelPorsche Carrera GT
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5733 ccm (349.83 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving17.9 litres/100 km (13.14 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement5733 ccm (349.83 cubic inches)
Engine typeV10
Max power612.00 PS (450 kW or 604 HP) at 8000 Rev. per min.
Max torque590.00 Nm (60.2 kgf-m or 435.2 ft.lbs) at 5750 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke98.1 x 76.0 mm (3.9 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)3.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.4435 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space76 litres (20 gallons)
Optional cargo space76 litres (20 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control.
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1380 kg (3,042.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1635 kg (3,604.6 pounds)
Towing weight3500 kg (7,716.2 pounds)
Overall length4620 mm (181.9 inches)
Overall width1930 mm (76.0 inches)
Overall height1170 mm (46.1 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity92.0 litres (24.31 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR452430
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions248.0 g/km
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