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Thought I'd share some pictures of the new weapon I've acquired a few months back. Previous Porsche was a 993tt which was awesome and I really got to know the car well after 8 years of ownership. As I got more involved in racing I got less enthusiastic about road cars, for me they lacked the same focus and uncompromising approach. I wanted a car that was very special, I wasn't going to drive it alot but when I did I wanted it to require total focus and concentration, something that could bite as well as reward. I figured it needed to be a limited production run to be a reasonable investment and i'm a big fan of great engineering.
My first drive in a CGT was not what I expected, it's very mechanical and very raw, just like a race car, i was expecting something alot more reserved and was pleasantly surprised. Heat haze in the rear view mirror at traffic lights, gearbox whine in low gears and a road car being so sensitive to tyre pressures was a revelation.
The sound is phenomenal, especially with the roof out at high revs and probably even better if you're directly behind it in a tunnel. The pace it has in the right hands is difficult to match I would say, it really requires a driver to raise their game to the same level as the engine & chassis. The clutch is notoriously difficult at standstill but I like it, it keeps the focus on the car and the driving experience.
I chose the CGT, she has less than 3000 miles on the clock. Hope you enjoy the pictures & see you at Goodwood breakfast club tomorrow if you're there.
My first drive in a CGT was not what I expected, it's very mechanical and very raw, just like a race car, i was expecting something alot more reserved and was pleasantly surprised. Heat haze in the rear view mirror at traffic lights, gearbox whine in low gears and a road car being so sensitive to tyre pressures was a revelation.
The sound is phenomenal, especially with the roof out at high revs and probably even better if you're directly behind it in a tunnel. The pace it has in the right hands is difficult to match I would say, it really requires a driver to raise their game to the same level as the engine & chassis. The clutch is notoriously difficult at standstill but I like it, it keeps the focus on the car and the driving experience.
I chose the CGT, she has less than 3000 miles on the clock. Hope you enjoy the pictures & see you at Goodwood breakfast club tomorrow if you're there.
A very good choice.
From what I have read (I wish I could offer a more intricate experience) these seem undervalued as a driving experience by the wider market.
They seem to me like a modern day F40, and are likely to attain similar cult status in ten or so years time.
It would be one of my lottery list cars.
From what I have read (I wish I could offer a more intricate experience) these seem undervalued as a driving experience by the wider market.
They seem to me like a modern day F40, and are likely to attain similar cult status in ten or so years time.
It would be one of my lottery list cars.
Great car, and you are right about the clutch. i got in and promptly stalled. Then the owner said to avoid any acceleration till it engaged. Alternative was to hammer it which was not good on a public street. It took me a good half hour to get it smoothly. One in first the rest is just fine. I was turning at a traffic light and forgot, stalled again, and then of course looked like a dork who could not drive in a bright yellow CGT. Caused a few smiles from pedestrians.
Congrats...its a wonderful car. I had it up to about 180MPH and it was an unforgettable sound..
Congrats...its a wonderful car. I had it up to about 180MPH and it was an unforgettable sound..
My old car. I have owned it twice, the first time I bought it I wanted the best available,
Regretted selling it both times !!
It's a lovely lovely car.
Regretted selling it both times !!
It's a lovely lovely car.
- btw famous ex footballer was the owner inbetween my stints with her, he paid £370k !!!ish I think for it and did 100 miles in it !!! That was an expensive 100miles for him but cheapened up my ownership.
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