Porsche’s Carrera GT saga starts five years before the first production model left Porsche’s facilities in Leipzig, Germany. Porsche sought to develop a new Le Mans prototype to replace the venerable GT1, which was powered by a 5.5-liter V-10 engine. However, a change in FIA rules quickly shelved their racing plans while the model was in development. Porsche remained undeterred and continued forward with plans to make the platform suitable for road use. To attract attention to their stand at the Paris Motor Show in 2000, Porsche displayed a road-going concept alongside their other production models. With the amount of attention that the concept received, combined with additional revenue from the Cayenne, Porsche decided to go ahead and produce the car. The Carrera GT was first offered for sale in 2004, alongside the Ferrari Enzo, Ford GT, and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, and it more than held its own in what proved to be an incredible year for supercars.
Porsche Carrera GT
Highlights
- New Michelin tires and rear shocks at 4,918 miles
- Recently serviced in August of 2019
- Finished in GT Silver over Dark Grey leather
2005 Porsche Carrera GT – RM Sotheby’s
Chassis No. WP0CA29885L001398 – Serial No. 0850
This stunning GT Silver example presently records just under 4,952 miles at the time of cataloguing and is in wonderful, original condition. The current and second owner of this GT originally leased it in 2007, then purchased it outright in 2012. He serviced it at Beverly Hills Porsche and, following a move to Northern California, serviced it at Sonnen Porsche in San Rafael. Select service receipts accompany the car. New Michelin tires and rear shocks were installed at 4,918 miles. The car was most recently serviced in August of 2019 with 4,942 miles on the odometer; during the service a clutch measurement was taken, which read 29.20 mm.
The Carrera GT is offered with its original manuals, two keys, car cover, covers for the roof panels, garment bag, duffle bag, console bag, and two small pouches that fit neatly into the ends of the doors, as well as a center-lock socket, air compressor, and the Tire Mobility System.
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