Carrera GT continues to evolve even after 20 years

The Porsche Carrera GT is a legendary piece of supercar history, and more than 20 years after its launch in 2003, Porsche continues to improve the car's performance.
Powered by a naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V10 engine, the Carrera GT delivers 450 kW (612 PS) and weighs only 1,380 kg. With a maximum torque of 590 Nm and a top speed of 330 km/h, it accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, a truly monster machine for its time.

This time, a new Michelin tire has been developed specifically for that Carrera GT.

The development of this new tire is the Carrera GT's third collaboration with Michelin. The first model was equipped with the Pilot Sport PS2, which was upgraded to the Pilot Super Sport in 2013. And now this time,The latest "Pilot Sport Cup 2" is newly developed.He said.

According to Porsche, the new tires are designed to maximize grip on both dry and wet road surfaces. Two different rubber mixtures are used in the tread to ensure maximum performance in all road conditions, according to the company.

Remarkable improvement in braking power

With the new tires, the performance of the Carrera GT has been greatly improved. In particular, braking performance has been remarkably improved, with a 2.4 meter reduction in braking distance from 100 km/h. And surprisingly, the braking distance from 200 km/h has been reduced by 11.9 meters. Even more surprisingly, the braking distance from 200 km/h has been reduced by 11.9 meters.

This is not just a numerical improvement, but a significant improvement in the car's safety and maneuverability. It can be said that the car now feels more secure at high speeds and allows for more aggressive driving.

Porsche's development driver has also given his seal of approval.

Porsche development driver Jorg Bergmeister is said to have commented on the new tires as follows.

The Carrera GT is a dream car. It is very rare that a new tire is developed for a 20-year-old car, which shows how important the Carrera GT still is to Porsche and its customers. It shows how important the Carrera GT still is to Porsche and its customers."

Mr. Bergmeister's comments indicate that Porsche continues to have an extraordinary attachment to the Carrera GT.
The attitude of continuing to introduce the latest technology into models that are more than 20 years old is something that is hard to find among other manufacturers.This is the wonderful thing about the company Porsche.and is very different from manufacturers who immediately stop supplying parts.

Special consideration for Carrera GT owners

Interestingly, the development of this new tire was not just a performance improvement project, but part of the company's response to a suspension failure that occurred 18 months ago. Porsche is offering Carrera GT owners these newly developed tires, along with new suspension parts, free of charge (in the U.S.).

This is an indication of Porsche's thorough after-sales service to protect the value of the Carrera GT and enhance owner satisfaction.Rarely does a manufacturer offer this level of support for a car that is over 20 years old.It is.

The new tires can be ordered at Porsche centers around the world. This will be a great opportunity for Carrera GT owners to upgrade their car's performance to the latest level.

Porsche's attitude truly demonstrates its passion for car manufacturing and sincerity to its customers.The Carrera GT, which continues to evolve even after more than 20 years, is truly the crystallization of Porsche's technical capabilities and philosophy. It will be interesting to see how Porsche will continue to support these legendary cars in the future.