2006 Porsche Carrera GT

The development of the Carrera GT can be traced back to one of Porsche's most successful racing cars, the 911 GT1. Porsche were secretly developing a V10 power unit however which was used for a Le Mans prototype and increased in size to 5.7 litres. The V10 resurfaced again for a prototype concept car shown at the 2000 Geneva Motor Show. Due to the huge response from the public they decided to build a road-legal version that would be produced in small numbers. Porsche started the production of the Carrera GT in 2004 and the car became an instant success. Originally a production run of 1,500 cars was planned but Porsche announced in 2005 that it would not continue production of the Carrera GT citing the reason for discontinuation as being due to changing airbag regulations in the US. Only 1,270 GT's had been manufactured in all, making them one of the most collectable Porsche's of all time.

The Carrera GT is powered by a 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 DIN (605 SAE) horsepower (450 kW Porsche claims it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), although independent road tests indicated that in reality the car can accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds and 0-100 mph (160 km/h) in 6.8 seconds.. A traditional six-speed manual transmission is the only available transmission .The Carrera GT has large side inlets and air dams that help cool the large V10 engine framed by the carbon fibre rear bonnet. Fitted with Porsche's latest Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite brake system, the 15-inch (380 mm) SGL Carbon disc brakes make an impressive appearance underneath the 19 inch front and 20 inch rear wheels. The GT specification includes an automated rear wing spoiler which deploys above 70 mph (110 km/h).

The interior is fitted with Terra Cotta soft leather, Bose audio system and navigation system. In typical Porsche fashion, the ignition is to the left of the steering wheel. This placement dates back to the early days of Le Mans racing when drivers were required to make a running start, hop into their cars, start them and begin the race. This configuration enabled the driver to start the car with his left hand and put it in gear with his right.

Notable technology on the Carrera GT includes a pure carbon fibre monologue, sub frame, dry sump lubrication and inboard suspension. The spoiler of the Carrera GT extends into the air when the car reaches about 70 miles (110 km) an hour and evens out the air flow, which causes less drag. The Carrera GT radiator is about five times the size of a 911 Turbo! Front and rear suspension consists of pushrod activated shock absorbers and dampers with front and rear anti-roll bars.

Our car was specially commissioned at the factory to be built in Carrera White, with special Red Hide for a Head of State. We understand that Porsche AG. have only completed one other Carrera GT in Carrera White! The car has just completed a full service and preparation including new clutch and MOT by Porsche Centre GB in Reading plus a full documented Porsche service history from new.

Offered for sale in absolutely splendid order with only 3,918 miles only from new

Available for immediate inspection at our central London showrooms.