The Porsche Carrera GT is a mid engine sports car built by Porsche from 2003 to 2006, with 1,270 examples produced, powered by a 5.7 liter V10 engine descended from a unit Porsche had secretly built for the Footwork Formula One team in 1992. Built around a carbon fiber monocoque with ceramic composite brakes, it was named the top sports car of the 2000s by Sports Car International and won Popular Science's Best of What's New award in 2003 for its advanced chassis.
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SignificanceNamed number one on Sports Car International's list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s 1 Engine Class Porsche Carrera GT
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The Porsche Carrera GT (Project Code 980) is a mid-engine sports car that was manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Porsche from 2003 to 2006.
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Sports Car International named the Carrera GT number one on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s
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2-door Targa roadster
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Porsche M80/01 DOHC V10
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2003-2006 1,270 produced
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eventually used in the Porsche Carrera GT sports car
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