2005 Porsche Carrera GT | Retro Review

[@neonufo8039]

3:09 bros just casually drifting a $400,000+ supercar like its nothing. absolute legend

[@jareknowak8712]

Perfect slide!!

[@roddydykes7053]

Maybe it was a Porsche tech behind the wheel

[@bkscott2010ss]

@@roddydykes7053 That was Walter Rohl in the black car.

[@RedRideRVT1R]

@Ralph Depino casually past the tire wall up ahead

[@k3V2181]

Lol been there done that

[@pjcornell9691]

Wow, hard to believe this car is 20 years old now. We have a few still running the streets here in Scottsdale Arizona! I always think Paul Walker when I see one on the these on the road...

[@CRAWLER3888]

PJ dude I’m in the same boat. I used to hate on the car after it happened but then I grew to love this car. There was a GT Silver example sitting for sale in Scottsdale with a 1.6M price tag. Same car goes on Barrett Jackson auction there and sells for 1.8M. IMO the early 2000s and 2010s had the best drivers cars

[@paulthomson9014]

​@@CRAWLER3888 always loved this car , can't stand the hate it got or gets because an actor died in one .

[@_ArsNova]

The last hurrah of ultra-expensive supercars that were real works of art, and that actually came with a manual transmission. I still fawn over them every time I see one, twenty years later!

[@alexander1485]

I saw 2 today, black and yellow

[@lorddoobsworth144]

Yep, a lovely overlap between technological advancements and old school feel / driver engagement. My favourite supercar

[@chiefdenis]

Gordon murray and pagani are bringing them back

[@vwjetta4138]

Where do y’all find these at?

[@arctictruck10]

I remember when Jay Leno spun out on a track with this

[@maureliosrah3892]

I was going to post that too 😂

[@dennismichealsm3786]

These things are no joke

[@christophejergales7852]

@@dennismichealsm3786 Unlike Leno's driving ability.

[@tvo6453]

Greatest and last of the true manual supercars…along with the F40 and 959.

[@RedRideRVT1R]

can't forget the F1, the Ford GT, Vette n Viper

[@XenomorphLV426]

XJ220

[@flurpoid]

Could get a Gallardo with a gated manual too

[@jdubskiwright2380]

@@RedRideRVT1R the only vette that's a supercar is the ZR1. Zo6, stingray, even the new C8 are still high-end sports cars not super cars.. idc what anyone else says there just not, high-end sports car is the best classification they deserve..

[@jdubskiwright2380]

I think a lot of people are misunderstanding what he means when he says the last of the true manual and analog type super cars, vipers until the last few model years were more analog because they don't have all the electronic baby sitters and monitored driver aids whatnot.,. Vipers have a mind of there own and will put you into a tree. Real quick if you can't iiklpp9ññ

[@davidmac4555]

RIP PAUL WALKER!!

[@moescolla]

That car’s price has tripled since then

[@vengadeshkannavathy7225]

After watching Doug Demuro bought this Supercar.

[@rmp5s]

What a legend. I meant John. The car, too. 🤣

[@fry.master]

1:50 I think the tires, specifically how they aged / became dangerous in doing so contributed most of the twitchiness to this chassis. Dynamically and from a physics perspective, it’s suspension geometry is very stable despite an aggressive oem alignment…

[@jeremybarcelo6486]

It’s what killed Paul Walker! (I swear I’m not an attorney for Porsche.)

[@fatoputso7375]

@@jeremybarcelo6486 no 1:50 is what did

[@fry.master]

@@fatoputso7375 Very true holy shit.

[@maestroadam]

I remember back when this car came out… Feels like yesterday- even though it was so long ago.

[@starkparker16]

Outstanding video. I love the retro reviews

[@dootdoot7432]

This is a 20 year old car. Holy moly.

[@derlaurenz]

Has to be one the of best all-time analogue super cars ...

[@ErwinSchrodinger64]

Imagine Porsche + V10 = incredible super car

[@Mamo878]

Not once did they mention how glorious it sounds. That's the best part of the entire car!

[@gavinvalentino6002]

I missed 80% of what he was saying because I was trying to hear the engine noises.

[@RedRideRVT1R]

@@gavinvalentino6002 🍻

[@chiefdenis]

This was 2005, every supercar sounded nice so it wasn't particilarly noteworthy

[@bossplayerunit4563]

here comes the paul walker comments

[@clumsygarage1578]

“An easy car to drive insanely fast” From what I’ve heard about this car, I’m not sure I would agree lmao

[@jeremybarcelo6486]

It’s the tires, not the car!

[@clumsygarage1578]

@jeremybarcelo6486 idk man, the stig (Ben Collins) said it was one of the first cars that ever felt like a challenge when he was driving it around the top gear test track.

[@LakeHowellDigitalVideo]

The tree that killed Paul Walker just left the chat....

[@jeremybarcelo6486]

@@clumsygarage1578 I know. I’m simply echoing Porsche’s lawyers’ claims that it was all Michelin’s fault, not their own.

[@damilolaakanni]

For a car that has 600hp with a six speed manual transmission, no driver assists, and a heavy clutch, I don't think it's easy to drive at all. Not to talk of driving it fast.

[@tillscheller]

He's complaining about the price. One would wonder how he would react to the prices of today's used ones. In restrospective, it was actually kind of easy to guess, this car will never loose any value.

[@gunsandcars3648]

the widow maker , unless you are a very very skilled driver, this car will kill you quick but its amazing and not its fault.

[@JDMEVOVIGSR]

@@electrikoptik the car didn't kill anyone...

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

@@electrikoptik. Technically, it was his friend that killed him

[@alexander1485]

Rodger Rodas killed Paul Walker in one with 8+ year old dry rotted tires and dumb driving

[@성태김-c1w]

Super Porsche

[@Cheezwizzz]

I couldn’t afford the $15,000 express delivery, I’m still waiting….

[@SteveSega]

I couldn't afford the luggage

[@rebelusa6585]

John davis said, carrera gt are easy car to drive fast. But everyone else say carrera gt are very difficult to drive fast. Jeremy clarkson, stig (top gear), roger rodas, all spun it.

[@SportsMusicCars]

yeah, this review is bogus

[@AdamG1983]

Paul Walker died in one as a passenger because the driver couldn't handle it

[@Hoodean]

"It's an easy car to drive insanely fast".....some people would disagree...RIP

[@tkewrestler2662]

It is still an amazing car, but it could be a handful.

[@bghoody5665]

Every other review I've heard, besides this one, has said the same thing - that the Carrera GT is a handful and should only be driven fast by those who know what they're doing. So I don't understand why MotorWeek is saying it's so easy to drive.

[@tkewrestler2662]

@@bghoody5665 I one hundred percent agree. At the time, all the car magazines said it was a car that a person could give themselves in trouble if they didn’t know what they were doing. It was a pretty unforgiving car. It seems that Paul Walker had trouble both with old tires and a very powerful automobile.

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

And the classic 911 Turbo S and 911 GT2

[@roddydykes7053]

Name a car besides this and the Porsche 550 Spider more synonymous with celebrity death

[@GalenlevyPhoto]

That Porsche is real tail happy. Not a car for a novice driver.

[@ejohnson3131]

This was my dream car at one time.

[@SibRevs]

Me too. Still love it.

[@vwjetta4138]

What is it now?

[@Vampirebear13]

And to think, they couldn't sell them 😮😳😳😳😮 With hindsight, nowadays for only $500,000 collectors would buy 10 😎😎😎 Now Porsche has a program where they'll completely refresh/restore someone's CGT for ONLY $2 million USD, on top of the cost of the car wherever you buy it.

[@RedRideRVT1R]

we need more of these programs to help deal with the parts scarcity problem, else how can we keep fully enjoying utilizing them into the future, for the next generations to experience

[@Vampirebear13]

@@RedRideRVT1R I don't understand what you're trying to say. The CGT itself is extremely scarce, hence it's extreme price they're bringing nowadays. A "cheap" CGT is about $1.4 million USD.

[@mikeinsi87able]

R.i.p Paul Walker. 😭🙏🏼

[@onlysilv]

Truly timeless design? I think you could fool people with this video or the real thing. Honestly looks like it could be a 2025!!!

[@cmair77]

I’ve loved this car from day one and still do, an absolute masterpiece!!

[@Ham0677]

you know this car killed Paul Walker

[@aaronscott5236]

I love motor week so glade you put my favorite sport car ever Porsche Carrera Gt Str8 fire 😎😎😎😁🔥🔥🔥

[@dohc1067]

A rare beast. I have seen one near my neighborhood twice in only the last 10 years. No doubt a collector's item, rarely driven.

[@mathrob5127]

The paul walker killer. I like it.

[@AngryScottish]

At 19 years old, this video would have been 3 years too old for Paul Walker to have dated.

[@the1317]

R.I.P BUSTER !

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Ahhh the car that took the life of Paul Walker!🙏Rip. Beautiful car though!

[@jeffgeiger2206]

Its just to dangerous to drive for even the best driver's so sad

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

It wasn't him driving it

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

@@MoskusMoskiferus1611 still died in it!

[@revelare_xvii6269]

The love hate relationship with this car is one of the strongest in automotive history. It gave us one of the best sounding road legal V10s, but it also robbed the world of an automotive legend.

[@CRAWLER3888]

Took the thoughts right out of my head. I’m in love with the CGT but I then have to remember what happened to our boy😒

[@hank1556]

He was into 16 year old girls

[@realbeetlejuice]

@@CRAWLER3888 what legend did it rob us of?

[@landyachtfan79]

Paul Walker, @@realbeetlejuice.

[@x12ozx]

@@realbeetlejuice Paul Walker

[@johnjones393]

As far as "supercar" styling goes, in my opinion this one has aged very well. These will still grab all the attention at the Cars and Coffee events around here.

[@evanboyer5928]

that engine sounds so good, like a dove of some sort.

[@eddieg6436]

I think Paul Walker would argue the strength of the chassis, and the rigidity.

[@TopSecretVid]

"It is an easy car to drive insanely fast".. One person might not agree with that, lol.

[@BurtSampson]

The best car from the all time greatest holy trinity ever manufactured.

[@mediocreman2]

The cool thing is the price has come down a lot! Oh no . . . wait they're now 3x the price. 😆 Decent investment.

[@jakob9292]

I love motorweek, but sometimes the cars they review are a little funny. Like they'll review each year of some model, but don't cover certain brands at all or only once, or no trims. But the reviews are always so technical, defined, and well spoken.

[@Mac10Daddy]

It has to do with what Motorweek can get ahold of and what the manufacturers will lend them to test

[@mediocreman2]

Depends a lot of the manufacturer schedules and availability of media cars, and of course geographic limitations. They don't have a Porsche Carrera GT in every state just for media testing.

[@MiniH0p]

man i rmember this car in nfsmw as a kid, ill never forget seeing it in person.

[@fitnesswithsteve]

Doug Demuro has entered the chat

[@FenderUsa]

i've left then

[@sketchpv3080]

I can’t but think of the passing of Paul Walker every time I see this vehicle.

[@jeremybarcelo6486]

It was the tires, not the car

[@zekeosborne9684]

first thing I thought when I seen the thumbnail. RIP

[@Zerobar78.]

Typical supercar owner unwilling to pay for tires.

[@ggj1987]

Yeah, every time I see a red one

[@sketchpv3080]

Crashing the car was likely driver error and/or improper equipment. But getting burned alive was perhaps the car’s fault.

[@jonaveul]

And now they’re 2 million

[@RyanEmeryLovesCars]

Paul Walker

[@JDMEXforme]

This car was and still is dangerous. All the journalists spun out all the Stigs and racecar drivers too. Its not right.

[@BubbaSmurft]

This is the first time I noticed the the car had Ontario plates THEN I noticed all the testing shots were done at Mosport. Neat.

[@EddyJean-claude]

Only porsche i'vd never seen on the road......even though i'm in NY. Only 1270 made.....that explains it.😢 Finally a porsche that rivals the fancy styling of ferrari and lamborghini in every way.

[@2F4R4W4Y]

Remarkable piece of engineering.

[@redmr2na]

I never liked these. Not because of the Paul Walker thing, but because I always thought they were kind of a ugly Shitty looking car. I would've made it look like a 917k, not a Boxster/Caiman on steroids. I don't know why, but apparently, Porsche really doesn't have a styling department for their cars. Everything they've have almost ever made looks like a 911 which I turn looks very similar to a VW Beetle. Some needs to tell Porsche....not EVERYTHING has to look like a 911.

[@phwhitefly]

This car has aged well, good examples trading around a million dollars now in 2023. Just don't lift the throttle at high speeds.

[@truth6242]

I will NEVER forget when I was sitting in my Corvette..my dream car at the light then this car pulls up..😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@RedRideRVT1R]

that must've been an adrenaline rush at the moment and a good laugh to look back on

[@truth6242]

@@RedRideRVT1R Yep. Silver and sooo beautiful ❤️🥰

[@boyfrmnewyork]

My brother in-law should have bought the GT rather than his McLaren SLR IMHO...

[@RedRideRVT1R]

the Carrera GT and SLR were in a heated battle to rep in the big 3 exotics wars of the '00s, while the Enzo was into it with the Murcielago and Zonda, along with the match between the Vette, Viper and Ford GT. each and all uniquely special in their own ways, there's no need for argument, just appreciation.

[@boyfrmnewyork]

@@RedRideRVT1R Oh yeah, all are fun! Investment wise, his SLR hasn't appreciated much, plus he hates driving it so it just sits...

[@RedRideRVT1R]

@@boyfrmnewyork damn. would be cool if took to a track day to let others experience it once in a while vs just letting it sit and not live, all things considered and formalities aside

[@suomenpresidentti]

Looks like streched honda 2000.

[@redmr2na]

I would say a Boxster on steriods.

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

Most beautiful car of 2005

[@RedRideRVT1R]

timeless

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

@@RedRideRVT1R. Right

[@pmafterdark]

Was that dementia Joe driving it on the open road? 🤣😂

[@wild_horses]

The Paul walker special !

[@XenomorphLV426]

Toasty

[@jdsk8914]

In the pantheon of the greats this will always be a standout

[@chrisylink]

One of my favorite cars of all time

[@keith6360]

I can’t quite hear the late 80s to early 90s guitar solo while he’s describing the car

[@AlexBeras]

The Retro Review I’ve been waiting for since Retro reviews have been in existence!!!

[@abqpinkman]

And people think thier Dodge Hellcat is fast...

[@felipebrancher3444]

Melhor som de um carro já produzido. Alô do Brasil.

[@sibusisovilakazi2825]

Porsche is the King of automobiles IMO.

[@bb57365]

The shift knob and the pollen filter, a must.

[@kgthegreatone943]

Let's go!

[@AdamG1983]

Even in 2005 dollars, $442,900 was a bargain

[@Roundpeg-Squarehole]

Cool. It doesn't look like you are sitting in a cell phone.

[@thehyperyt5942]

3:45

[@bradwilliams4921]

Very cool car.

[@mikeisaacs2314]

The mounting of the shifter doesn’t look comfortable and R.I.P. Paul Walker

[@RedRideRVT1R]

the CGT i believe was designed in mind mostly for racing first, then secondly, but not harsh compromising, for road use: the shifter location enabled speedy access to help get in and go more efficiently (one hand ignition key/park brake, while other hand gets into gear after buckling seatbelt on way to the steering wheel, plus feet covering both clutch and brake) when first starting up; to add convenience for reliable steering with both hands on wheel, not to be used as a hand rest and suffer resulting premature wear; and to afford the long road trip or track session (driver endurance by minimizing/ reducing the mental and physical stress it takes to control the potential under high performance - shoulder, neck, spine, nervous system... your physical and mental well-being break down tax would be less severe)

[@jhonsmith2150]

Ill take one in all BLK PLZ! 👏👍😎

[@JohnMachado24]

This car was way ahead of its time!

[@maxvl2832]

Even at 443K in today's money is still ALOT! Because we know these cars sell for over a million! I think I can afford a door handle. =(

[@RedRideRVT1R]

might want to reexamine that door handle, or lack of one

[@ronaldn2962]

Such a gorgeous and scary car.

[@jacobiegooden3532]

Hey isn't this the car that killed Paul Walker? Now it's reviewed on Motorweek! 😬

[@AMGmeister]

The driver killed him not the car 🤦‍♂️

[@jacobiegooden3532]

@@AMGmeister Acutally It Was Because Of Lack Of Stability Control & His Tires Were Old!

[@SportsMusicCars]

@@jacobiegooden3532 heard the tires were 8-9 years old and hard as rock.

[@tungstun1977]

98.1 CHFI photo bomb!!

[@hughmungus7858]

Never liked a video faster

[@billyfoster3223]

Coolcar, but I'll take a 2005 Ford GT!😁🔧🛠️

[@AdamG1983]

If you're Doug Demuro, you don't have to choose!

[@LrulestheworldM8]

I loved these cars when they came out, and I love em now. I only wish I could afford one.

[@RedRideRVT1R]

me n u both homie

[@one7decimal2eight]

Even when this car came out and before there were stats I thought to myself...there is no way I would drive that unless it had awd. Too much power on a light chassis. And me not experienced enough. I had 0 trouble with my 3.8 converted Cayman that put out 400 hp. Anything higher with rwd and I would wrap it around a phone pole.

[@MundoOval]

The most incredible car ever made

[@gavinvalentino6002]

Ansolutely incorrect.

[@wesammansour1486]

My Dream Supercar!❤️

[@nathanhardin8530]

So fast Paul Walker couldn't handle it.

[@MarkBerenger]

Hey, Lame @ss and the Furious.. he wasn't the one driving 😂

[@gggfff685]

Crazy that the soon to be released Chevy blaze ev ss has better 0-60. Yes I'm aware turns are not included lol

[@Jd110486]

Paul Walker 🕊️

[@ralleyquattro]

3:14 Ontario plate. ;)

[@drunvert]

1.5 million now

[@InterstateRaziTV]

RIP Paul Walker (Brian O Conner)

[@LakeHowellDigitalVideo]

Ejecto seat, Cuz! Too soon?

[@Ricardo_C]

2nd best sounding car of all time , behind the Lexus LFA

[@seinsmeld13]

Thanks John.

[@sinmoto1220]

Esp in this car save lives... 10000$ more in 350000 $ is not diferent

[@R8andGT3Fan]

Heavenly. 🤩