Porsche has completed a full factory restoration of a 2005 Carrera GT, returning the 20-year-old supercar to zero miles and effectively resetting it to new condition. While restorations of aging high-performance vehicles are common, this project stands apart because it was carried out by Porsche itself, using original processes and oversight through the company’s Sonderwunsch customization program.
The Carrera GT belongs to a Porsche enthusiast based in Puerto Rico, who commissioned not only a complete technical overhaul but also a bespoke exterior design inspired by the Porsche 917 that won the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans. According to the manufacturer, the vehicle was fully disassembled and rebuilt, with all major mechanical and structural components addressed in the process.
Porsche overhauled the car’s 5.7-liter V-10 engine from the ground up and refinished the carbon-fiber components. The restoration extended to every technical system, resulting in what the company describes as a return to factory-new condition. Following the mechanical work, the car received a new exterior finish inspired by the Salzburg livery of the Le Mans-winning 917.
Because the Carrera GT’s proportions differ from the original race car, the design had to be sketched and adapted specifically for this vehicle before being applied. The livery was then hand-painted. Matte black carbon-fiber elements and black alloy wheels complete the exterior.
Inside, the cabin was extensively reworked with red Alcantara upholstery. The material covers the dashboard, door panels, center console, and steering wheel, and extends to the luggage compartment and matching luggage set.
The Carrera GT remains powered by its original 604-horsepower V-10 engine, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. With a curb weight just over 3,042 pounds, the model was considered one of the most advanced road cars of its era and has since become highly sought after on the collector market.
The restoration was completed under Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program, which handles bespoke builds and factory restorations while maintaining documentation to protect vehicle value. Porsche updates its internal archives upon completion of each project and provides official records to the owner. Pricing details were not disclosed, but the finished vehicle now shows zero kilometers on the odometer, marking a rare factory reset for one of Porsche’s most iconic modern supercars.
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