DecodedCarsPorsche Carrera GT
1 model years from 2005 to 2005, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2005
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 5.7L 10-cyl
- Best MPG
- 11–11 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
The 2005 Carrera GT in brief
The 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is a two seaters offered with a 5.7L 10-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 182 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 93-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,042 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 11 MPG combined (9 city / 15 highway), 40% worse than the 2005 two seaters average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $7,450 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
The Porsche Carrera GT has 1 model year in our data, from 2005 to 2005.
2005 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 0 owner complaints.
2005 Carrera GT pros & cons
Full 2005 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 11 MPG combined, 40% below the 2005 two seaters average of 18.3 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
- "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.7L 10-cyl | 11 MPG | 181.5 in | 3,042 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2005 Carrera GT
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Cadillac XLR | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Lexus SC | 18 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR | 13 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Jaguar XKR | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →