Porsche Carrera GT : A Racecar for the Streets

Power Under the Hood: V10 Engine
At the very heart of the Porsche Carrera GT is a large 5.7-liter, 605 horsepower V10 powerplant, originally created for racing in the Porsche Development Centre at Weissach, Germany. Enlarged from 5.5 liters in this road-going wonder, the engine has a low centre of gravity and a 68-degree V. Its block, crankshaft and camshafts are all light alloy pieces, largely contributing to an overall engine weight of just 472 pounds (214 kg).