A Porsche Carrera GT in Northern California damaged its front right corner after colliding with a tree
- Photos of a Porsche Carrera GT that veered off the road and landed in a tree have appeared online.
- Images of the aftermath show that the front right corner of the car was damaged.
- It’s not clear why the accident occurred, but the Carrera GT has a reputation for being difficult to drive.
There are cars that inspire universal adoration among enthusiasts. Then there’s the Porsche Carrera GT, a car so desirable that most gearheads would consider parting with a kidney to own one. So it hurts a little (or a lot) to see one of these legendary V10 monsters get totaled, and that’s exactly what happened in Northern California over the weekend.
Few details have been revealed about this accident, which was shared by user Carjnl on Instagram. However, it appears to have occurred on Sunday, April 28, after a silver Carrera GT left the road. It remains unclear whether another vehicle was involved in the incident or whether the driver of the Porsche simply lost control.
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The manner in which the Porsche landed nose-first in the tree, coupled with the apparent lack of damage to the rear, suggests that the rare German supercar may have gone off the road. However, due to the limited information available, a firm determination is difficult. Unfortunately the driver’s condition is unknown, but we wish him all the best.
Certainly the Carrera GT has a bit of a reputation as a widow maker, and actor Paul Walker was in the passenger seat of such a car in the accident that took his life. Jay Leno also had a frightening in-car incident when he lost control on a race track, although thankfully his spin didn’t end in tragedy.
Whatever the cause of this recent incident in Northern California, it’s obvious that this supercar demands respect. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V10 mid-engine that produces 605 hp (451 kW / 613 hp) and 590 Nm (435 lb-ft) of torque, which is transmitted to the rear wheels. With few driving aids available to get everything under control, the Carrera GT requires skill and caution to drive effectively.
The rawness of this experience has made the Carrera GT highly sought after by the enthusiast community, with prices for low-mileage examples of the supercar regularly reaching into the millions.
