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2005 Porsche Carrera GT

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Carrera GT.

Transmission Manual 6-spd

The 2005 Porsche Carrera GT arrives with a six-speed manual transmission as its sole gearbox, channeling output through a traditional three-pedal layout that underscores the model's analog intent, while its EPA ratings of 9 mpg city, 15 highway, and 11 combined reflect the uncompromising nature of a powertrain built for extremes rather than efficiency.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque407 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy9/15/11 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionManual 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.5 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height46.1 in
Wheelbase92.5 in
Curb weight3042 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)42/58

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined9 / 15 / 11 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Carrera GT of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.5–3.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.50 sec — 2004 Roadster
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2004Roadster 5.7L V103.50 sec11.20 sec605 hpRWD
2004Roadster 5.7L V103.60 sec11.10 sec605 hpRWD
2004Roadster 5.7L V103.60 sec11.30 sec605 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-2-4-3-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2 Pints,

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts407 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-2-4-3-5

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.079 in

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V241000SuspensionReported 05/04/2023

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Carrera GT vehicles. The spherical joints that connect the wishbone suspension components on the front and rear axles can fail due to damage from… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the suspension joints. If damage is found, owners are advised not to drive…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2005 Carrera GT have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Carrera GT get?

EPA figures are 9 city / 15 highway / 11 combined mpg.