2005 Porsche Carrera GT set to fetch over R70 million at auction

A 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is expected to fetch over R70 million at a Bring a Trailer auction.

Porsche Carrera GT front

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A 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is currently up for auction in the US. Only 1 270 units were built over a four-year production run from 2003. The Carrera GT incorporates a carbon fibre-reinforced plastic monocoque and subframe, and features carbon-fibre body panels and a colour-coded removable roof. This example is finished Fayence Yellow.

The Carrera GT employs a mid-rear-mounted 5.7-litre V10 producing 451 kW and 590 N.m of torque – the former and latter available from 8 000 and 5 750 r/min, respectively. A six-speed manual transmission delivers power to the rear wheels through a limited-slip diff. This Carrera GT is also fitted with an aftermarket GRP exhaust system. The drive belts were replaced in 2021, with a new battery fitted four years later.

Wrapping around 19-inch front/20-inch rear forged magnesium wheels, this Carrera GT’s Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres – measuring 265/35 and 335/30 in size, front and rear – were fitted in 2024. Stopping power is provided by cross-drilled ceramic composite brakes with aluminium callipers. Pushrod-activated coil-over struts can be found at all four corners. The brake pressure accumulator was replaced in 2023, and this Porsche underwent a suspension recall in 2024.

The current owner of this Porsche acquired it in 2026 and has contributed only 100 miles (160 km) to the vehicle’s 9 235 mile (14 862 km) total readout. The 2005 example is for sale on Bring a Trailer for around $4 500 – over R70 million at the current Rand-Dollar exchange rate.

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