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2005 Porsche Carrera GT Sport Canepa
VIN: WP0CA29845L001141

The first SPORT CANEPA Carrera GT commission - #001
Complete aesthetic and mechanical “reimagining” of the Carrera GT
Bespoke Liquid Metal Green color
Cafe Latte leather interior with color-matched Alcantara accents and Porsche square weave carpet inserts
Extensive aesthetic updates throughout transforming the Carrera GT to an elevated standard
4-wheel lift, improved clutch assembly, camshafts, carbon ceramic brakes and sport exhaust by Carrera GT specialists Repasi Motorwerks
2,497 original miles - 39 miles since completion
5.7L naturally aspirated V10 engine, 6-speed manual transmission

The Carrera GT was a sensation upon its reveal as a concept car at the Paris Auto Show in 2000. Sleek lines, a naturally aspirated race-derived V10 engine, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and rear wheel drive, and designed with carbon fiber bodywork flowing over a carbon monocoque chassis. The instantaneous demand had Porsche confirm production quickly. Just over 3 years later, the first of the production cars began arriving into owner's hands and they were able to enjoy them. Many noted how similar it looked to the concept car, a unique scenario due to many concept cars morphing into something completely different. Importantly, Porsche kept the naturally aspirated V10 engine positioned directly behind the driver, cradled in carbon fiber and propelling passengers forward while emitting one of the most fantastic engine notes ever created.

20 years later, and the Carrera GT's popularity has been catapulted into the stratosphere. Offering an engaging mechanical and visceral driving experience vs. many new cars that have allowed an over proliferation of electronic aids, the Carrera GT stands as an incredible snapshot of early 2000s technology and driving dynamics that is now very rarely replicated. However, technology and performance has improved in two decades, and the options of colors and aesthetic upgrades for the Carrera GT were limited to a few different specifications in that period. This has had many owners ask, “What if I was able to spec my dream Carrera GT beyond what the factory could?” Enter Canepa's latest edition to the SPORT CANEPA program: The Porsche Carrera GT SPORT CANEPA.

The SPORT CANEPA program represents the culmination of Canepa's expertise in design and mechanical performance upgrades, reimaging special vehicles for the enjoyment and continuation of their lineage. Known for the Porsche 959 SC, the first SPORT CANEPA car and the start of the SC program, Canepa has incorporated new vehicles into the commission process including the Carrera GT, 918s, 934s, 993s, 964s, and more. Through tasteful aesthetic and mechanical upgrades and improvements, the Canepa team reimagines cars built in different eras to be continued to be enjoyed on a modern level, with each car's design process led by Bruce Canepa himself.

This 2005 Porsche Carrera GT SC began as a GT Silver car with just 2,458 miles, with all of Porsche's suspension and tire recalls performed. During initial discussions, the owner wanted to do something with the car to a level that no one else had done before. What started as a simple phone call evolved into a serious undertaking that would have Canepa reimagine the Carrera GT to a level of quality and detail never before seen, and would result in one of the most stunning examples of the Carrera GT.

One of the defining characteristics of the Carrera GT is the performance that is derived from its naturally aspirated 5.7L V10 engine, at full tilt turning heads from all around. However, over time it was determined that there were certain parts of the car that could be optimized with newer technology. Canepa approached Repasi Motorwerks, world-renowned Carrera GT specialists, who would become the technical partner in Canepa's Carrera GT SC program. Repasi, with their extensive experience with the Carrera GT platform, had developed a number of unique systems that allowed for improved drivability with better reliability. Repasi Motorwerks received the car in early 2025 and began their mechanical upgrades. The Carrera GT is famously known for its lightweight (and expensive) carbon ceramic clutch pack, prone to overheating if improperly used. It was upgraded with a proprietary steel multi-plate clutch pack allowing for more traditional driving and superior longevity. Updated camshafts of new design were installed, replacing the factory units which were prone to deficiencies. Upgraded carbon ceramic brakes allow for improved stopping power but reduced replacement cost. A complete coilover suspension upgrade with an integrated 1.5” body lift allows for improved maneuverability at steep angles, and a custom-designed exhaust system improves the 5.7L V10 engine power output by 40+ horsepower and saving 50 pounds vs. the OEM system. This culminated in a full engine-out mechanical service while the upgrades were being performed, including replacement of the crankshaft seals, crankshaft position sensor, fuel filter, oil cooler seals, power steering pump, lines, and seals, serpentine belts, spark plugs, transmission fluid, water pump gasket, and 4 new Michelin tires.

Once the mechanical upgrades were accomplished, the Carrera GT returned to Canepa where the aesthetic upgrades began. The carbon fiber body panels were removed from the vehicle and prepped for the car's bespoke paint color, formulated in house in conjunction with PPG, Liquid Metal Green. The existing roll hoop behind the driver and passenger was removed, laminated with exposed carbon fiber, and clear coated for a fantastic finish. The engine air intakes were removed and painted the same Liquid Metal Green as the car, but in a matte finish. The hexagonal engine cover screens, exposing the air intakes, were also painted in the same matte Liquid Metal Green to seamlessly incorporate the screens into the body of the car, along with other areas. The carbon fiber engine cradle was refinished to take the gloss carbon to a perfect matte finish, refining the engine area. The Carrera GT's headlights were removed with the headlight bezels painted gloss black, along with the exhaust tips. The wheel nuts, originally blue and red, were Teflon coated black for a cohesive finish, finishing off the exterior with refinishing the factory wheels in Canepa's signature Titanium matte wheel coating.

With the exterior of the Carrera GT being perfected, a bespoke leather and Alcantara interior was being trimmed in house at Canepa in the stunning Cafe Latte leather with matching Alcantara accents. Every surface has been thought of to improve the tactility of being inside of the cabin. The entire dashboard was swathed in leather and Alcantara, the seats in full perforated leather, the door panels in leather and Alcantara, matching square weave carpet and the steering wheel was retrimmed to match. Everywhere you look, everything you touch, has been updated. The front trunk's original cloth cover was replaced with a quilted leather cover, matching the interior. Completing the interior are two matching door sill titanium plaques, emblazoned with Bruce Canepa's signature and the designation of this Carrera GT SC, #01

Completed in March of 2026, the Carrera GT SC was 1st revealed at the 2026 Amelia Concours to critical acclaim, sparking an interest in future Canepa Carrera GT SC commissions which are now underway. Now available publicly for the 1st time, this 2005 Porsche Carrera GT SC marks the start of an era where the Carrera GT is not just remembered, but reimagined for a modern time for maximum enjoyment, both static and dynamic, only from the SPORT CANEPA program.

About the Porsche Carrera GT

The development of the Carrera GT can be traced back to the 911 GT1 and LMP1-98 racing cars. Due in part to the FIA and ACO rule changes in 1998, both designs had ended. Porsche at the time had planned on a new Le Mans prototype for 1999, initially intending to use a turbocharged flat-6, but was later redesigned to use a new V10 engine. The V10 was a unit secretly built by Porsche for the Footwork Formula One team in 1992, but later shelved. The engine was resurrected for the Le Mans prototype and increased in size to 5.7 liters. The project was canceled in mid-1999, mostly due to Porsche's wish to build the Cayenne SUV with involvement from Volkswagen and Audi, thus requiring engineering expertise to be pulled from the motorsports division.

Porsche did keep part of the project alive by using the 5.5 L V10 from the prototype in a concept car shown at the 2000 Paris Motor Show, mainly in an attempt to draw attention to their display. Surprising interest in the vehicle, and an influx of revenue provided from the Cayenne helped Porsche decide to produce the car, and development started on a road-legal version that would be produced in small numbers at Porsche's new manufacturing facility in Leipzig. Porsche started a production run of Carrera GTs in 2004, shipping the units with an MSRP of USD $448,000. Featuring a bespoke carbon fiber chassis, titanium suspension components, and carbon fiber bodywork, and most importantly a 5.7L naturally aspirated V10 with a 6-speed manual transmission, the Carrera GT was an immediate automotive sensation. The first Carrera GT went on sale in the United States on January 31, 2004.

Originally a production run of 1,500 cars was planned. However, Porsche announced in August 2005 that it would not continue production of the Carrera GT through to 2006, citing discontinuation was due to changing airbag regulations in the United States. As of May 6, 2006, 1,270 GT's had been manufactured, with 644 being sold in the United States.