Porsche, in collaboration with Michelin, has developed a new tire for the iconic Carrera GT, a super sports car that saw 1,270 units produced from 2003 to 2006. This tire update brings even greater precision and enhanced performance potential to the legendary car, nearly 20 years after its production ended.
The new tire, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, benefits from modern tire technology, offering improved performance on both wet and dry surfaces. Porsche development driver Joerg Bergmeister, who tested the Carrera GT equipped with the new tires, expressed excitement about the enhanced driving dynamics, stating, “The new tire raises the performance of this legend to a new level.”
This marks the second tire update for the Carrera GT, following the introduction of Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires in 2013. The latest iteration, featuring the N-designation exclusive to Porsche, incorporates advanced rubber compounds for optimized grip and braking performance. These enhancements not only improve lap times but also make the Carrera GT easier to handle during spirited driving, underscoring the car’s enduring significance to Porsche enthusiasts.
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires are now available for order at Porsche Centers.
Source: Porsche
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