Porsche Carrera GT: The Deadliest Porsche
The car that claimed Paul Walker’s life could be the most dangerous car you will ever get your hands on. Here’s why…
What makes Porsche Carrera GT so unsafe?
1. No traction
There’s no stability control in the car. Stability control helps in error minimisatation and prevents cars from getting totalled. That’s why when a Carrera crashes, there is hardly anything left of it.
2. Made to race
It was primarily made for racing, so when an ordinary driver gets to ride on a 600 bhp machine, you can imagine what happens.
3. The engine
The engine of the car is in the middle, which means that it’s more flexible on turns when compared to cars that have engines in the front or rear.
Carrera crashes
1. Jay Leno
The acclaimed host and car fanatic lost control of his GT at Talladega in 2005.
2. Corey Rudl
Another fatal Carrera GT crash at California Speedway in 2006 was settled out of court for $4.5 million. The crash cost the life of Rudl. Porsche was blamed post the accident for not offering electronic stability control in the car.
3. Fontana crash
There was another Carrera accident in 2005 in Fontana that claimed the life of two guys.
4. Princely smash
A German prince has also smashed up a Gemballa version of Carrera.
5. Europe
There was another serious accident in Europe that no one cared to talk about, but which still worked against the reputation of Carrera.
Pro drivers
“The first car in my life that I drive and I feel scared.” – Former world rally champion and Porsche test driver Walter Rohrl
“You need to be awake to drive this car fast.” – Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear
“This was not a car for novices.” – Eddie Alterman, editor-in-chief of Car and Driver magazine
“If you ever get the chance to drive it, for God’s sake be careful!” – Doug DeMuro, a former manager at Porsche Cars North America
From the January 2014 issue of FHM India.
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