Low-mile Porsche Carrera GT sat idle for decades while racking up a mammoth service bill
Published on Mar 02, 2026 at 9:36 AM (UTC+4)
by Jason Fan
Last updated on Mar 02, 2026 at 9:36 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Jason Fan
Even by collector standards, this 2005 Porsche Carrera GT has led an extraordinarily sheltered life.
While the legendary supercar is known for delivering one of the most intense driving experiences ever put on four wheels, this particular example barely turned a tire.
With just over 600 miles on the odometer at the time it was cataloged, the car spent most of its existence quietly preserved rather than unleashed on the road.
That low usage, however, didn’t stop it from racking up a truly eye-watering maintenance bill.
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The Porsche Carrera GT has a top speed of 205 mph
Few cars have earned the mythic reputation of the Porsche Carrera GT.
Developed in the early 2000s as a no-compromise engineering project, the model traced its origins back to racing technology that emerged following 24 Hours of Le Mans success.
Instead of the flat-six engines traditionally associated with Porsche’s road cars, engineers fitted the Carrera GT with a naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V-10.
This created one of the most distinctive powertrains ever installed in a production supercar.
The engine alone was a masterpiece of engineering.
Constructed with titanium connecting rods, a forged crankshaft, and an aluminum intake system, the lightweight V-10 produced 605 horsepower and 435 pound-feet of torque.
Combined with a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, the car could rocket from zero to 60 mph in about 3.6 seconds and reach a top speed of roughly 205 mph.
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This model went through a $89,395 servicing session
This particular car, finished in the model’s signature GT Silver Metallic with Ascot Brown and Natural Black leather inside, is one of just 644 examples originally delivered to the United States.
Completed in June 2005, it also came equipped with factory XT bucket seats, air conditioning, and a Bose sound system.
It even includes a full set of factory luggage trimmed to match the interior, along with owner’s books, service records, a battery tender, wooden service ramps, and other original accessories.
Despite its remarkably low mileage, the car has not escaped the realities of maintaining a complex supercar.
In March 2025, it received an extensive service at Porsche Nashua that totaled a staggering $89,395.
The work included new fluids, filters, spark plugs, seals, and additional components, along with a fresh set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
The dealership also completed the important APA3 recall, replacing the trailing arms on both axles.
In the end, the Carrera GT remains one of the last great analog supercars, built before turbocharging, hybridization, and heavy electronic intervention became the norm.
Opportunities to purchase one new disappeared long ago, but exceptionally preserved examples like this offer collectors a rare chance to own a nearly untouched piece of automotive history.
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Jason joined the editorial team at Supercar Blondie in April 2025 as a Content Writer. As part of the growing editorial team working in Australia, and in synergy with team members in Dubai, the UK, and elsewhere in the world, he helps keep the site running 24/7, injecting his renowned accuracy and energy into every shift.
