25 years of the Porsche Carrera GT
Discover how Porsche made the Carrera GT hypercar from the people who made it happen
Porsche Carrera GT outside Porsche Leipzig manufacturing plant
25 years after it was revealed at the Paris Motor Show, designers, engineers and the test driver who helped create the iconic Porsche supercar reveal the story behind a legend
This is the story of how a dream became a legend. Of how, 25 years ago, a collection of creative minds came together to make a supercar that set the course for the future of Porsche – the Carrera GT.In an exclusive Porsche film, some of the key figures behind the Carrera GT reunited once again to talk about how it went from drawing board to game-changing, head-turning statement of intent. We hear from Project Leader, Roland Kussmaul, who helped inject Porsche motorsport into the finished model’s road-legal engineering; Michael Hölscher, Head of Development for the project; Chief Designer, Roland Heiler, and Walter Röhrl, a former World Rally Champion and legendary Porsche test driver.A quarter of a century on from its reveal at the 2000 Paris Motor Show, the Carrera GT today has become a timeless Porsche landmark, with an indisputable ability to thrill and excite. Find out about its story from the people who made it happen.Watch: the masterminds behind the Carrera GT discuss its creation
?si=oDvVyOKoiWQitBRaDiscover the 25Y Carrera GT collection from Porsche and Arthur KarTo help celebrate 25 years of this automotive legend, Porsche and Arthur Kar have created a collection that captures the spirit of the Carrera GT in a series of exciting garments, accessories and a special, reimagined take on the Puma Speedcat shoe – with each one of its colourways limited to 1,270 pairs, just like the supercar itself.The 25Y Carrera GT collection is now available at the Porsche Online Shop.Not only that, Arthur – the Paris-based founder of fashion label L’Art de L’Automobile, as well as being a long-time Porsche devotee and owner – has created a film to mark the event. You can watch it here:Watch Arthur Kar’s film about the Porsche Carrera GT
?si=sFlZVr2bddnxlf8ODownload Porsche Carrera GT wallpapers for your mobile or computer here
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