Rare 2005 Porsche Carrera GT goes up for auction in US
A rare 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is currently up for auction with a valuation exceeding R70 million. The vehicle features a V10 engine, carbon-fiber construction, and has been meticulously maintained with very low mileage.
Why it matters
This highlights the high-end collector car market and the extreme valuation of limited-production performance vehicles.
Bidding has opened on Bring a Trailer for a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT valued at more than R70m.
The Carrera GT incorporates a carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic monocoque and subframe, and features carbon-fibre body panels and a colour-coded removable roof. This example is finished in Fayence Yellow.
The Carrera GT employs a mid-rear-mounted 5.7-litre V10 producing 451kW and 590Nm of torque, with the former and latter available from 8 000r/min and 5 750r/min, respectively.
A six-speed manual transmission delivers power to the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential. This Carrera GT is also fitted with an aftermarket GRP exhaust system. The drive belts were replaced in 2021, and a new battery was fitted four years later.
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