Porsche is celebrating a big milestone—25 years of the Carrera GT, one of its most legendary supercars. Known for its motorsport pedigree and groundbreaking engineering, the Carrera GT remains a dream machine for car enthusiasts. To mark the occasion, Porsche has released a short film retracing the car’s journey from a race-bred prototype to an icon of the road.
From the Track to the Street
The origins of the Carrera GT date back to the late 1990s. Porsche engineers initially developed it as a Le Mans prototype, but when racing plans shifted, the project was reimagined as a road car. What resulted was a supercar that carried the spirit of motorsport into the hands of everyday drivers—well, those lucky enough to own one.
Engineering Brilliance
At its heart, the Carrera GT packed a 5.7-litre V10 engine, derived directly from Porsche’s racing program, pushing out 612 horsepower. Purists loved it because it was paired only with a six-speed manual gearbox, delivering an unfiltered, raw driving experience.
Its construction was equally advanced. A carbon-fibre monocoque chassis and a race-inspired suspension setup gave it razor-sharp handling while keeping weight down—ahead of its time in the early 2000s.
Legacy of a Legend
Launched in 2003, the Carrera GT was always exclusive, with just 1,270 units produced. Over the years, it has become a crown jewel in the collector car world, admired not just for its rarity but for the pure driving thrill it offers.
Now, with the release of its anniversary film, Porsche is giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the visionaries who built the Carrera GT and the innovation it still represents today.
