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The Porsche Carrera GT is fine. Until it’s not.

The Carrera GT has quite the widowmaker reputation — just like the original 911, which was known to call out inexperienced drivers in an explosion of oversteer. In this episode, Jason explores the origins of the CGT — and how its engine came from an ego-driven F1 flex from the company’s head of engine development proving to his boss that he could, in fact, build a Formula 1 engine. And how its chassis came from Porsche's Le Mans prototype, the LMP2000, that was cancelled so that its budget could instead be used to turn the Volkswagen Touareg into a Porsche Cayenne. With (comedic) guest appearances from (fake) Hans Mezger, Horst Hachart, Herbert Ampferer, Wendelin Wiedeking, and voiceover by (fake) Arnold Schwarzenegger, we learn how the CGT really came to be. And how its clutch can survive 16,000 race starts. (Advisable only when the owner isn’t around.)

English
  • Originally Aired July 25, 2020
  • Runtime 12 minutes
  • Notes Is the series finale
  • Created February 16, 2024 by
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  • Modified February 16, 2024 by
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