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Porsche Carrera GT

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Porsche Carrera GT

2-door 2-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 10-cylinder 40-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5733 cm3 / 349.8 cu in / 349.8 cu in, 450.0 kW / 603.5 hp / 603.5 hp @ 8000 rpm / 8000 rpm / 8000 rpm, 590.0 N·m / 435.2 lb·ft / 435.2 lb·ft @ 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, consumption 17.9 l/100km / 15.8 mpg-UK / 13.1 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from2006
ModelCarrera GTIssued until
SerieCarrera GTNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)76 l / 2.68 cu ft / 2.68 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4130 l / 145.85 cu ft / 145.85 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)76 l / 2.68 cu ft / 2.68 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4620 mm / 181.9 in / 181.9 inTotal (curb) weight1380 kg / 3042 lb / 3042 lb
Width1930 mm / 76.0 in / 76.0 inDry weight
Height1170 mm / 46.1 in / 46.1 inLoad capacity255 kg / 562 lb / 562 lb
Wheelbase2740 mm / 107.9 in / 107.9 inGross (max.) weight1635 kg / 3605 lb / 3605 lb
Track frontTowing weight3500 kg / 7716 lb / 7716 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity92 l / 20.2 UK gal / 24.3 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)1.92 m2 / 20.7 sq ft / 20.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.58 m2 / 6.2 sq ft / 6.2 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)14.3 kW / 19.2 hp / 19.2 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders10
Engine TypeV engine (V10)Total number of valves40
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore98.1 mm / 3.86 in / 3.86 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke76.0 mm / 2.99 in / 2.99 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 98Bore/Stroke ratio1.29
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement5733 cm3 / 349.8 cu in / 349.8 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity574.44 cm3/cylinder / 35.054 cu in/cylinder / 35.054 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio12.0 : 1
SumpdryMax. output power450.0 kW / 603.5 hp / 603.5 hp at 8000 rpm / 8000 rpm / 8000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque590.0 N·m / 435.2 lb·ft / 435.2 lb·ft at 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)180.0 kW / 241.4 hp / 241.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output78.5 kW/l / 1.725 bhp/cu in / 1.725 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque102.9 N·m/l / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio443.5 kW/ton / 336.0 bhp/ton / 336.0 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)17.9 l/100km / 15.8 mpg-UK / 13.1 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions248 g/km / 399 g/mi / 399 g/mi
  Range514 km / 319 mi / 319 mi

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control.
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche Carrera GT

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