Design review of the Porsche Carrera GT – An owners retrospective

The Carrera GT is simply a sensational car with many firsts in its design and construction. The design ethos was to create the purest race car experience for the road, with no compromise in driver comfort and the implementation of all that Porsche had learned from its motorsports success. The latest materials were used to minimize weight, increase power, while maintaining torsional rigidity for maximum dynamic performance. Porsche used a carbon fiber monocoque and engine/transmission mounts made from carbon reinforced plastic. All body panels are made from carbon fiber, as are the doors, wheel arches, floor and body undertray. The engine subframe assembly is entirely constructed of carbon fiber, an industry first. Magnesium is utilized in the center console, door handles, various switches and handles for the two roof halves. The wheels are produced from forged magnesium process, used for the first time ever in a production car.