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    Porsche 980 980 Carrera GT

    2003–2007 · V10 Naturally Aspirated · Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive

    Mid-engine V10, carbon monocoque, ceramic clutch, open-gate 6-speed manual.

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    Variants

    • Carrera GT2003–2007 · 612 hp

    What owners actually spend on the 980

    Median service costs from real logged records, broken down by job and category.

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    Known issues to look for

    • Ceramic clutch (PCCC) wear

      critical

      Clutch judder from a stop, difficulty modulating engagement.

      Learn PCCC engagement technique; clutch replacement is very expensive.

    • Rear suspension arm bushings

      moderate

      Clunk over bumps, alignment drift.

      Inspect and replace bushings at 20k mi.

    • A/C evaporator failure

      moderate

      Weak A/C, refrigerant loss.

      Replace evaporator core; significant labor.

    • Fuel pump / low-fuel handling

      moderate

      Fuel starvation in hard cornering with low tank.

      Avoid running below quarter tank in spirited driving.

    Documented 980 Porsches

    No public 980 yet. If you own one, yours can be the first.