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Porsche GT1 development details
Autocar has cobbled together what we know about the GT1 so far to create this rendering of what the Bugatti Veyron-beater might look like when it surfaces sometime in 2009. The info we already know hasn't changed much. The car will be a 950-bhp, street-legal version of Porsche's future Le Mans racer and use the Carrera GT's carbon fiber frame with a new nose and tail. The GT1's top speed will be 254 mph, 2 mph more than the Veyron.
Autocar's drawing is said to be inspired from leaked technical drawings, so this is more than an artist's best guess. The magazine also claims that Porsche has already begun testing 950-bhp engines, despite not knowing whether the GT1's powerplant will be a turbocharged version of the Carrera GT's V10 or a bored-out, twin-turbo version of the Cayenne S's V8. Regardless of which engine is chosen, the GT1 holds the promise of stealing the top podium spot away from the Bugatti Veyron.
[Source: Speed TV via GermanCarBlog]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Antonio Gantus Filho 12:11PM (7/09/2006)
Looks more like a copy of the Gemballa GT. Take a look at their site and you'll see what I'm talking about...
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epp_b 12:14PM (7/09/2006)
Ooooo, 2 whole MPH! I'm impressed!
Well, OK, I really *am* impressed...that is one georgeous car. Easily prettier than the Bugatti.
Judging by how they engineered the Carerra GT, I think their goal will be reached by making the GT1 light-weight, despite the 50 less horsepower. Hopefully, they can make it a reasonablely-comfortable cruiser like the Bugatti was, but without selling out in the weight department too much.
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Gandhi 12:16PM (7/09/2006)
I like it except for the big rear wing. While necessary for such high speeds, Bugatti does it with somthing that hides away. May be Porsche will do something similar, a la Carrera.
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Anand Sharma 3:02PM (7/09/2006)
what about the bugatti veyron gt with 1250hp?
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ik 3:06PM (7/09/2006)
Gandhi, this car is supposed to be a street legal version of Porsche's LeMans racecar. Although I personally would prefer a tail which disengages when not needed, I think more people would prefer one which resembles the actual LeMan's car. Resemblance to racecars is part of what sells supercars like these.
I like the look of this car. Its alot sexier than the Bugatti, and I can imagine that it handles better. 950HP with a V10 is better than 1000HP with a W16.
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15yroldcarnut 3:23PM (7/09/2006)
hopefully it will be cheepr than a buggati veyron.
also isnt buggati owned by volkswagen and porshe owned by volkswagen? so why would they compete and arent buggatis like going to sell out way before the porshe comes out so there wont be any competition it will just be a new set of buyers?
SOMEONE PLZ ANSWER MY QUESTION
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Ryan 3:53PM (7/09/2006)
This car looks stunning. Quite possibly one of the best looking cars ever in my book. I like the wing it gives it that look that it is going for LeMans Racer. Which is what it is meant to do.
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Luis Longo 6:08PM (7/09/2006)
FASTER THAN A VEYRON + BETTER LOOKING THAN AN ENZO.
Porsche does it Again, i bet this car is gonna be soon Sold out as long as the Carrera GT, which is the most succesful SuperCar ever built, with abaout 1200 units sold.
#2 and #4, yes it is Stunning.
Luis Longo.
CEO Caribbean Auto Company.
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epp_b 8:24PM (7/09/2006)
["BETTER LOOKING THAN AN ENZO."]
Not to burst your bubble or anything, but it doesn't take much.
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George Danforth 9:13PM (7/09/2006)
The design is sophomoric at best. I'm sure if it came out today it would create a buzz, but by 2009 I doubt it will be competitive. I'd rather put a Mil down on a forza and I can drive the fastest car in the world today.
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superpimp 10:17PM (7/09/2006)
instead of one turbo on the v10 or two on the v8 they should put two in the v10. then it will beat the veyron by more than 2 mph
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Grajeda 1:12AM (7/10/2006)
hay un dicho que dice que no hay coches feos... solo bellezas raras.
there are no ugly cars... just weird beauties.
well... for the enzo
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Poopy Head 4:20AM (7/10/2006)
The only reason people like the Enzo, is because it is a Ferrari. The car above looks like angry sex. I have trouble locating an appropriate word for the Enzo.
I'm sure the Porsche will be cheaper, faster, handle better, look better, and outsell the slower, fatter, uglier Bugatti.
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autonews 6:03AM (7/10/2006)
Looks very good and is so fast !
I like it very much
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Adam Singer 11:45AM (7/10/2006)
I rode in a Carrera GT before and it was scary fast. I can't even imagine what this thing would be like!!!
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Mark Feiter 4:28AM (7/11/2006)
Looks like a quick'n'dirty photoshopjob to me ?
A GT1 would be a cool idea, i doubt though that it will become reality:
-Porsche is currently running an expensive panerama project (4 seater)
-Porsche just bought 25% shares in VW, why would they also make a Veyron rival ?
@Luis Longo: planned production for the carrera gt were 1500 units, they STOPPED production at 1350. No that good I guess
regards,
Mark
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Conor 6:53PM (7/14/2006)
#4 Veyron GT??
and it beats it by 1 mph, the veyron goes 253
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Allen 5:06PM (7/17/2006)
15yroldcarnut: Porsche is not owned by Volkswagon. However, the Porsche family has been involved with Volkswagon ever since Dr. Ferdinand Porsche first designed the VW bug. They also have a history of sharing development costs ala the VW Tureg and Porsche Cayenne.
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Simon 5:48PM (7/18/2006)
I didn't think it would be long before someone would come along and beat the Bugatti Veyron!
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Someone 2:17PM (7/19/2006)
ill bet anyone that in a one mile race the veyron would outstrip it easily. how? the veyron is a w-16, with means it accelerates faster. and a 1 mile race is all about aceeleration.
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