Carrera GT Porsche Carrera GT: This is how it looks bare-naked

[Bartek S.]

We are huge fans of the Porsche Carrera GT as you might have recognized as a regular reader so it comes to no surprise that we believe the Porsche Carrera GT looks hot even when it's bare-naked. Have a look!

 

[SDNR]

Fascinating ....extensive use of CF ....is the entire chassis CF?

 

[coolraoul]

Yes I think so. All carbonfiber chassis. Just stunning...

Whereas the SLR uses an aluminium front part to absorb crash energy. But I think it is not the case of the SLR Roadster, using a carbon cone for that purpose, made with the same principles as the crash zone of a F1.

 

[Bruce]

Fascinating ....extensive use of CF ....is the entire chassis CF?

More or less, but the official terminology which Porsche is going by is "Carbon Fibre re-inforced plastic" (CFP). As the name would suggest, this technic blends both carbon fibre and plastic into one; all of which makes for one of the most durable and light weight chassis in the business (just 220lbs or 100kg). What also makes this chassis particularly interesting is how Porsche was been able to stretch the use of the CFP to the A and B subframes which hold the engine (a definite first). Additionally, it's a once peice unit and has an sheet of a aluminum honeycomb sandwiched between the carbon fibre chassis. It's an engineering masterpiece

And before anyone ask - no, I did not go to Google and look for the answer!! As I'm a big fan of the Carrera GT, I knew the answer to this question off head.

 

[Centurion]

You bet me too it. I forgot to post these pictures yesterday. The car was taken into the shop to get all the panels repainted. It looks very funny, like a die cast model or something. On the good side it looks a whole lot easier to repaint than a normal car.

 

[coolraoul]

It's an engineering masterpiece

Could not agree more.

Thanks for these interesting details.

Is it also CFP that is used in other exotics like the Zonda, SLR and co? Or other types, and then with what differences? BTW, is the Zonda made of CF or not?

 

[Centurion]

Could not agree more.

It is one astonishing achievement and silenced all the critics and haters who thought that Porsche is a one hit wonder and that the 911 is all they had the give.

They responded by creating the CGT which showed everybody that Porsche is THE best sports car manufacturer in the world.

 

[Bruce]

Could not agree more.

Thanks for these interesting details.

Is it also CFP that is used in other exotics like the Zonda, SLR and co? Or other types, and then with what differences? BTW, is the Zonda made of CF or not?

Both the SLR's chassis and exterior body are forged from pure carbon fibre (like the Enzo), where as only the Zonda's exterior body is constructed from pure carbon fibre. The chassis of the Zonda is actually forged from aluminum and steel, due to production costs.

 

[NarutoRamen]

As cool as it is to look at, why is the car stripped?

 

[Monster]

Yes I think so. All carbonfiber chassis. Just stunning...

Whereas the SLR uses an aluminium front part to absorb crash energy. But I think it is not the case of the SLR Roadster, using a carbon cone for that purpose, made with the same principles as the crash zone of a F1.

The aluminium structure is for the bolting on the engine and various suspension parts. Both the SLR coupe and roadster have this structure and both have impact absorbing carbon fibre cones at the front.

 

[Centurion]

As cool as it is to look at, why is the car stripped?

To get all the body panels repainted.

 

[NarutoRamen]

To get all the body panels repainted.

Thanks. I didn't see the the link on the bottom. I think I'm going blind.

 

[Merc1]

One of the greatest cars of our time, and like others have said an engineering masterpiece. One question, can we take it for a drive as it is now?

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