Porsche Carrera GT

Il veicolo in dettaglio

HISTORY FILE

First registered by Porsche Centre Reading in October of 2004 as a brand new UK supplied C16 car, this 3 owner CGT has always had everything it has needed and more courtesy of the supplying dealer as annotated below.

17.07.06 – Porsche Reading – 5,524 miles

16.08.07 – Porsche Reading – 8,289 miles

02.09.08 – Porsche Reading – 8,954 miles (Major)

28.08.09 – Porsche Reading – 9,785 miles

18.10.10 – Porsche Reading – 11,203 miles

26.10.11 – Porsche Reading – 11,531 miles

21.12.12 – Porsche Reading – 12,208 miles

25.11.13 – Porsche Reading – 12,693 miles

20.11.14 – Porsche Reading – 13,213 miles (Major)

10.12.15 – Porsche Reading – 13,935 miles

10.10.18 – Porsche Reading – 14,608 miles

10.10.19 – Porsche Reading – 15,420 miles

25.01.21 – Porsche Reading – 15,849 miles (Major)

10.03.23 – Porsche Reading – 18,086 miles (Clutch Wear 29.86mm)

02.05.25 – Porsche Reading – 18,502 miles – Porsche GB Suspension Recall, New Tyres and Minor Sevice

Having always received meticulous maintenance work the car has completed it’s factory recall alongside a complimentary minor service, new tyres and 12 months MOT by Porsche Reading.

Works entries are illustrated in the original service book that sits within the original owners manual wallet alongside all literature inclusive of intent to purchase, original DVD and the invitation package to Porsche Leipzig to view and experience the car.

All in all an extremely well cared for C16 UK Carrera GT with an appealing and unusual colour combination and exemplary service records.

EXTERIOR
Finished in a glossy coat of the more unusual L6B4 Seal Grey this Carrera GT looks simply sensational. The carbon fibre weave which makes up much of this engineering masterpiece remains largely visible across its sleek body. The design seems to get better with age and doesn’t seem to have dated one bit since its introduction over 20 years ago.

PPF has been applied to the front bumper, bonnet, front arches, lower doors and under the rear spoiler leaving the paintwork underneath in superb condition. Completely accident free it presents as a mollycoddled garage queen and has been praised by OPC Reading as one of the best UK cars available and one they’ve known from new.

INTERIOR
Perfectly complementing the cars stunning Grey paintwork the cabin of the Carrera GT is upholstered in a beautiful Ascot brown leather, with black hide and contrast stitching detail to the seats and sports steering wheel. Opening the doors reveals the exposed carbon fibre of the monocoque and inner doors, leading to the stunning aluminium pedals, switchgear and fascias which create a very premium feel to this stripped back supercar.

Full carbon fibre bucket seats offer a superb balance of comfort and weight saving, with their contoured shape offering superb hold and cushioning.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Opening the rear engine compartment reveals a visual treat; the V10 sat pride of place, cocooned in the carbon fibre monocoque chassis with pushrod actuated suspension and air intake scoops making up this engineering masterpiece. The engine bay is incredibly clean and the mid-mounted normally-aspirated all-alloy V-10 engine on this example is immaculate, fitted with double overhead camshafts, variable valve timing, titanium connecting rods and a dry-sump oil system ensuring reliable and consistent oil supply and pressure.

Twinned with a traditional 6-speed manual gearbox with racing-type three-plate carbon clutch it is a potent and very mechanical combination and experience, allowing jaw-dropping acceleration and a top track speed of over 200 mph.

The car has been looked after by Porsche Group Operations at Reading since new and has recently returned from a fresh service with an all clear. Clutch measurements are 29.86mm translating to over 65% remaining.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Yellow monoblock calipers can be clearly seen through the Carrera GT’s five-spoke forged light alloy wheels, 19 inch at the front and 20 inch at the rear, with all wheels remaining spotless. Sitting in the centre of the wheels sit the anodised hub nuts, blue on the right, red on the left side distinguishing thread direction. Wrapped in brand new matching N0 rated Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres providing confidence in both dry and wet conditions.

Porsche brakes are the reference in almost every sports car test and for a production car the performance of the CGT is simply astonishing. Having first launched on the 996 Turbo the evolution of PCCB reached new heights in terms of feel and durability with this Halo model.