Entries Categorized as 'Carrera GT'

Gemballa Mirage GT Gold Edition

Date August 7, 2009

According to Motor Authority, Gemballa has introduced yet another version of their Mirage GT, this one called the Gold Edition.
Based on the Carrera GT, the Gold Edition adds about 60 hp to the stock Carrera GT mill to bring it up to 670 hp. The car will do 0 to 62 in 3.7 seconds and [...]

Gemballa Mirage GT Carbon Edition Specs Released

Date June 14, 2009

Well-known tuner Gemballa has released a ton of photos and details on their new Carrera GT-based supercar, the Mirage GT Carbon Edition.
In addition to the obvious styling changes, Gemballa has made lots of aerodynamic changes to help the car stick better and breathe better. Lots of carbon fiber is used, both inside and outside of [...]

Video: Edo Competition Carrera GT

Date July 24, 2008

Here is a cool video of an Edo Competition Carrera GT flying down the road. Crank it up!
[source: YouTube]

Video: Ever Seen 20 Carrera GTs at once?

Date July 17, 2008

A group of about 20 Carrera GTs recently met up in California for a drive. This you gotta see!
[source: YouTube]

Video: How Not to Load a Carrera GT on a Trailer

Date May 8, 2008

So, somebody thought it was a good idea to use some old wooden boards to help drive a Carrera GT on a trailer. At this point, I usually say “hilarity ensues” but in this case, it is sort of painful to watch.
See for yourself.
[source: YouTube via Jalopnik]

VIdeo: Carrera RS, 959, Carrera GT, 911 GT2, 911 Turbo

Date April 27, 2008

CAR Magazine has posted a video that all Porschephiles will find interesting. In their June 2008 issue, they will be celebrating 60 years of Porsche. This video takes you behind the scenes at a photoshoot for that issues and includes a sweet 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, a 959, a Carrera GT, and a 911 [...]

Matte Black is the New… Black

Date December 3, 2007

People who pay attention to trends have noticed matte black paint schemes popping up all over. Several production cars, like the Dodge Charger R/T and even the Porsche Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 sport matte black stripes, but Gemballa has fully embraced the color.
At the recent Essen Motor Show, Gemballa showed off no [...]

Carrera GT Crash Settled for $4.5 million

Date October 24, 2007

Some of you may have read about this fatal crash during a Ferrari Owners Club track day at the California Speedway back in June 2005. Ben Keaton, the owner of the Carrera GT, was driving while Corey Rudl, who was interested in purchasing a Carrera GT, was a passenger. They were traveling at approximately 130 [...]

Video: Carrera GT Production

Date October 3, 2007

This is an awesome computer animation of the entire process of building a Carrera GT. Make sure you watch the entire video for a special aural treat at the end.
[source: YouTube via The German Car Blog]

Video: Gemballa Mirage GT at Hockenheim

Date September 20, 2007

The German Car Blog came across this cool video review of a Gemballa Mirage GT at Hockenheim. Gemballa starts with a Carrera GT and then adds a wild body kit, bumps the engine up by 30 or 40 hp, and adds a wicked exhaust system with four tailpipes to create the Gemballa Mirage GT. Cool.
[source: [...]