This fine piece of automotive history from @porschegoldcoastny and @porsche__sam is the absolutely iconic 2005 Porsche Carrera GT! This pristine example shown here is finished in a ‘Guard’s Red’ exterior paint finish of which only 42 examples were painted in this color by the Porsche factory for the North American market. This car is number 918 out of just 1,270 examples produced for the entire world, and is finished with a Natural Dark Grey leather interior, which compliments the bright red paintwork perfectly. The Carrera GT was designed by Dutch automobile designer, Harm Lagaay, and was originally codenamed ‘Project Code 980’ before entering production in 2003. Both Porsche themselves, and VW-Audi chairman, Ferdinand Piëch, we’re looking for ways to develop a new Le Mans prototype for the upcoming 1999 season. At first, there was plans to incorporate a turbocharged flat-six engine in the new mysterious prototype, however, a secretly built V10 unit that was developed in 1992 was ultimately selected for the project. This engine was originally supplied by Porsche for the Footwork Formula One Team, but was shelved until the late 90’s where it would later be used for Project Code 980 (a.k.a. The Carrera GT). This project was canceled shortly after testing, however, the secretly developed engine was later used in an all-new concept car at the 2000 Paris Motor Show known as the Porsche Carrera GT. The Carrera GT went on to enter production after generating lots of interest as a concept, and was later powered by a 5.7L V10 980/01 DOHC V10 engine that produces about 603hp, which is all sent through a 6-speed manual transmission, all while weighing just 3,042lbs.
How many made? 1,270 built, only 42 painted this color for North America!
Engine: 5.7 L (5,733 cc) 980/01 DOHC V10 - 603hp
Debut: 2000 Paris Motor Show
Top Speed: 205mph
0-60mph: 3.9 seconds
Photo Credit: @am_media_ny
Research: @rarecarsonly