The Porsche Carrera GT engine is one of the most extraordinary naturally aspirated powerplants ever installed in a production road car. Its origins trace back to 1992 when Porsche secretly developed a 3.5-liter V10 for the Footwork Formula One team- a program cancelled before the engine ever raced. Eight years later the V10 was resurrected, enlarged, and developed for Porsche's LMP2000 Le Mans prototype. That program was also cancelled after two days of testing in 1999. Rather than shelve the engine a second time, Porsche adapted the 5.7-liter V10 for road use in the Carrera GT.
The result is one of the most driver-focused naturally aspirated engines of any era. The 68-degree V10 with its DOHC configuration, titanium connecting rods, Nikasil-coated bores, and 12.0:1 compression ratio produces 605 horsepower at 8,000 rpm- from 5.7 liters, with no forced induction of any kind. The engine redlines at 8,400 rpm and produces a sound that most automotive journalists describe as the finest they have ever heard from a road car.
Only 1,270 Carrera GT cars were produced from 2003 to 2007. This makes the Typ 980/01 V10 one of the rarest production supercar engines in existence. Every available unit represents a significant and irreplaceable automotive artifact.
| INCLUDED | Engine assembly as removed from donor vehicle. Specific accessories confirmed before shipping. |
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| NOT INCLUDED | Dry sump oil tank and scavenge lines, external oil pump, ECU and wiring harness, exhaust system (ceramic composite exhaust on Carrera GT is vehicle-specific and exceptionally valuable), gearbox, accessory systems. |
| Core Note | No core charge. |
The Typ 980/01 V10 engine was used exclusively in one production vehicle:
| Porsche Carrera GT (Typ 980) | 2003 to 2007- all production cars. 1,270 units total. |
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The Carrera GT engine was designed specifically for the Carrera GT's carbon fiber monocoque chassis with a three-point carbon subframe engine mounting system. It is not a practical swap candidate for any other application due to its unique mounting architecture, dry sump system, and ECU integration. Any work on this engine requires Porsche Exclusive or certified independent Carrera GT specialists.
Transmission compatibility: Porsche 6-speed manual gearbox (specific to Carrera GT) with twin-plate Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch (PCCC) and limited-slip differential. The PCCC is vehicle-specific and not interchangeable with standard Porsche clutch systems.
Not sure if this fits? Call (240) 301-0095. We verify fitment before every order ships.
| Porsche Carrera GT engine | Most common buyer search |
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| Carrera GT V10 | Configuration search |
| Typ 980 engine | Internal Porsche designation |
| Porsche 5.7L V10 | Displacement and configuration |
| 980/01 engine | Detailed internal code- specialist |
| Porsche V10 engine | General V10 designation |
| Porsche hypercar engine | Broad hypercar buyer |
| Le Mans Porsche engine | Racing heritage buyer |
| Porsche Carrera GT motor | Motor vs engine buyer |
| 5.7 V10 Porsche for sale | Specific displacement search |
Used OEM vs Rebuilt- Which Is Right for You?
Used OEM is essentially the only option for Carrera GT engine replacement. No new units are available outside Porsche Exclusive's own restoration program. Our inspected, documented units provide a verified engine for the most demanding and most exclusive supercar restoration projects.
Porsche Exclusive offers official Carrera GT restoration services, but on a highly selective basis and at cost levels commensurate with the car's value. For most Carrera GT owners requiring engine work, a documented used OEM unit and a qualified specialist shop is the practical path forward.
Mileage varies by unit. Where available we provide it. Where it cannot be confirmed, we disclose this before your order is placed.
| Displacement | 5 | 733 cc (5.7L / 349.7 cu in) |
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| Engine Code | Typ 980/01 |
| Configuration | DOHC | 40 valves | 68-degree V10 |
| Bore X Stroke | 98 mm x 76 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 605 hp at 8 | 000 rpm (612 PS European) |
| Torque | 750 RPM | 435 lb-ft at 5 |
| Redline | 8 | 400 rpm |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Block Material | Sand-cast aluminum alloy |
| Connecting Rods | Forged titanium |
| Cylinder Liners | Nikasil-coated aluminum |
| Production Years | 2003 to 2007 |
| Total Production | 1 | 270 Carrera GT cars built |
| Manufacturer | Porsche AG |
| Applications | Porsche Carrera GT (Typ 980) exclusively |
| Condition | Used OEM | Inspected and Documented |
The Carrera GT is my most valuable car and sourcing a replacement engine for it after a catastrophic failure was an exceptionally stressful process. Vaz provided full external inspection documentation, disclosed available service history, and confirmed the Typ 980/01 code before I committed. My Porsche specialist confirmed the engine on arrival. Exactly the standard of process this transaction required.
Needed a Carrera GT engine for a significant restoration project. Vaz was one of only two suppliers who could actually provide documentation at this level. Full external inspection provided, condition honestly disclosed. One minor cam cover seep noted before shipping and addressed by my specialist. For an engine this rare, having a supplier who understands the documentation requirements is everything.
Every used Porsche Carrera Gt Engine For Sale sold by Vaz Auto Solutions is covered by a 15 day replacement warranty from the date of delivery.
To make a claim, contact us within 15 days of delivery at (240) 301-0095 or info@vazautosolutions.com.
