2004 Porsche Carrera GT
December 2004: 2004 Porsche Carrera GT

Porsche pulled out of LeMans to concentrate their efforts at producing this supercar and unveiled the concept at the 2000 Paris auto show.

This is a 2004 Carrera GT in Guards Red that was delivered by a flat-bed to our shop in October 2004 for a custom 3M™ Paint Protection Film installation and DyNA Paint Reconditioning System and then was taken up to Watkins Glen for a nice spin around the famous track in New York. At $440,000 each, with only 1500 units being produced and only about half coming to the U.S., this is a very rare and exclusive automobile. If I sold my house, I may have enough for one and some money left over for a tent to live in, hmmmm...

You will see step-by-step images from delivery, preparation/cleaning, installation of the 3M™ Paint Protection Film, DyNA Paint Reconditioning System to back on the flat-bed for delivery back to the owner. Enjoy the beautiful, yet powerful lines of this World Class Supercar!

 

Dimensions:
Wheelbase : 107.5 in
Overall length : 181.6 in
Overall width : 75.6 in
Overall height : 45.9 in
Front track : 63.5 in
Rear track : 62.5 in
Weight : 3190 lb
Fuel Capacity : 24.3 gal.

 

Chassis:
Layout : mid-engine/rear drive
Brakes Front and Rear : 15.0 in. drilled & vented discs, ABS
Front Wheels : 19 x 9 1/2J
Rear Wheels : 20 x 12 1/2J
Front Tires : Michelin Pilot Sport 2, 265/35ZR-19
Rear Tires : Michelin Pilot Sport 2, 335/30ZR-20
Steering Type : rack & pinion, power assist
Suspension front : Upper & lower A-arms, pushrod coil springs and tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Suspension rear : Upper & lower A-arms, pushrod coil springs and tube shocks, anti-roll bar

 

Engine and Drivetrain:
Type : dohc 40V V-10
Cyl. Capacity : 5733 cc
Bore & stroke : 98.0 x 76.0 mm
Compr. ratio : 12.0:1
Max. power : 612 bhp at 8000 rpm
Max. torque : 435 lb-ft at 5750 rpm
Fuel delivery : elect. sequential port
Transimission : 6 speed manual

 

Performance:
Top speed : 205 Mph
0 - 60 mph : 3.6 sec
0 - 100 mph : 7.0 sec
1/4 Mile : 11.3 sec at 131.6 Mph