Under the Porsche Carrera GT’s beautiful carbon fiber reinforced body lurks a bevy of state-of-art technologies. In addition to the clutch, ceramics compose the Carrera GT’s high-tech braking system. Developed for demanding motorsports applications, Porsche’s ceramic brakes are the first to work well for on-road use. Standard equipment on the Carrera GT, they are optional on other Porsche models. But on the Carrera GT – a car that is capable of 0-to-60 mph in about 3.8 seconds, and reaches 100 mph in less than seven seconds, velocity reduction is critical. At the track, the massive 15-inch ventilated discs and six-piston calipers are equal to the Carrera GT’s stunning acceleration in bringing the car to a safe and sure stop. Additionally, they reduce unsprung weight by 50 percent over a conventional disc brake system. The realized ancillary benefits include enhanced suspension response, better vehicle handling, better fuel efficiency, and improved performance.

Like the brakes, the Carrera GT’s chassis and suspension systems are race-bred, based on experience derived from the GT1 racecar that won Le Mans in 1998. So sophisticated is the design of the suspension, the shape of its components actually improves the Carrera GT’s aerodynamics.

The stainless steel, pushrod suspension design employs double-track control arms at all four corners refining the response of each wheel to the road. The unique aspect of this fine-tuned suspension system is the advanced manner with which it can soak up road surface irregularities while effectively handling high-speed cornering. Prior to this innovative system, a racing car suspension would nearly beat you up by its firm handling. Surprisingly, the Porsche Carrera GT is a vehicle you could drive all day long.

Under the Porsche Carrera GT is a full-length underfloor that was carefully developed in the wind tunnel to not only improve air flow and engine cooling, but also assist in maintaining the Carrera GT’s front-to-rear downforce balance. With this attention to detail Porsche has developed an automobile that not only looks fantastic but also exhibits outstanding performance.