Porsche Resets A Rare Carrera GT To Zero Kilometers
The Porsche Carrera GT stands as a pinnacle of analog engineering and remains one of the most desirable vehicles ever produced by the German manufacturer. Its reputation is built on a carbon fiber monocoque chassis and a howling V10 engine that delivers a driving experience modern hybrids struggle to replicate. While most surviving examples show the inevitable wear and tear of the last twenty years, one specific unit has just defied the aging process entirely. A dedicated factory team has successfully returned this twenty-year-old supercar to an absolute zero-kilometer condition following an intensive mechanical overhaul. This unique project represents a complete rebirth of an automotive icon rather than a simple cosmetic restoration.
This ambitious undertaking was requested by Victor Gómez, a prominent industrialist and collector hailing from Puerto Rico who wanted to breathe new life into his 2005 model. He utilized the Porsche Sonderwunsch division which is the department responsible for handling special requests and extensive customizations for VIP clients. The project was officially labeled as a Factory Re-Commission and went far beyond a standard service by requiring the vehicle to be stripped down to its individual parts for inspection. Every single screw, seal, and panel was either refurbished to new condition or replaced with factory-original components to ensure technical perfection.
Instead of retaining the original silver paintwork that the car wore when it first left the assembly line, the owner chose to pay tribute to a significant moment in motorsport history. The exterior now wears a striking Salzburg racing livery that mimics the Porsche 917 KH which secured the first overall victory for the brand at Le Mans in 1970. The body is finished in a deep Indian Red with signature white curved stripes and the racing number 23 on the doors. To provide visual contrast, the designers applied matte black finishes to the magnesium wheels and various exposed carbon fiber elements.
The cabin received an equally dramatic makeover to match the exterior theme while introducing materials that were not available two decades ago. Indian Red Alcantara covers the majority of the surfaces including the steering wheel and the center console to create an intense and driver-focused environment. The seat centers feature a specialized black fabric that pays homage to the ‘918 Spyder’ hybrid hypercar which succeeded the Carrera GT. Under the rear deck, the naturally aspirated 5.7-liter engine was completely overhauled to produce its original 603 horsepower without any accumulated wear.
A restoration of this magnitude often implies that the vehicle will be locked away in a private museum to preserve its value indefinitely. However, the owner explicitly stated that he plans to drive this reborn machine on the road regularly rather than keeping it as a static display piece. To accommodate this desire, the factory applied a high-tech protective film over the custom paint to shield it from stone chips and environmental damage. This practical addition allows the driver to experience the raw performance of a brand-new Carrera GT exactly as it was intended to be used.
If you had the opportunity to commission a factory restoration for a classic supercar, would you keep it visually original or choose a historic racing livery like this owner did?
