The Porsche Carrera GT, with the project code 980, was a high-performance mid-engine sports car produced by Porsche from 2004 to 2006. It garnered significant acclaim, being named the top sports car of the 2000s by Sports Car International and ranked eighth on their list of all-time top sports cars. The advanced technology and groundbreaking chassis development of the Carrera GT earned it the prestigious "Best of What's New" award from Popular Science in 2003.
Drawing inspiration from the 911 GT1 and LMP1-98 racing cars, the development of the Carrera GT can be traced back to these successful racing models. However, following rule changes by the FIA and ACO in 1998,