For many, the Porsche Carrera GT is already perfect, but there are always those who think it could be even better. Enter Gemballa, the well-known coach. In 2007, the year in which the production of the Carrera GT ends (1270 units), we got to know the Gemballa Mirage GT , the (even) most hardcore interpretation of the German super sports car.
Presented as a small series of 25 units, Gemballa's intervention on the Carrera GT left nothing to chance — aerodynamics, chassis, engine — to elevate the already high capacities of the Carrera GT.
Among the highlights, the work carried out in the phenomenal 5.7 l naturally aspirated V10 of the Carrera GT, which saw its power rise from the original 612 hp to the 670 hp at 8000 rpm and torque from 590Nm to 630Nm. The V10's epic sound hasn't been forgotten either, with the original exhaust system swapped for a stainless steel one with two dual exhausts.
The changes made allowed the Gemballa Mirage GT to reach 100 km/h in 3.7s (-0.2s than the Carrera GT), with the advertised top speed only being indicated as higher than 335 km/h (330 km/h). in the Carrera GT).
Aerodynamically, on the Mirage GT the rear wing becomes fixed, we see new front and rear bumpers, and the front hood gets an air outlet. Dynamically, the original suspension of the Carrera GT would be swapped for coilovers with independent adjustment for compression and decompression.
Subscribe to our newsletter
12 years later
It is impressive that, 12 years after its presentation, we are still announcing the delivery of one more Gemballa Mirage GT, by all indications, the number 24 of the 25 planned. This particular unit also stands out for the interior, combining leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber.
Gemballa used their Facebook page to announce the completion of yet another unit of the Mirage GT, referring over 1000 hours of labor to complete its creation.
Images: Gemballa Facebook.