What kind of Porsche was Paul Walker driving when he died?

Porsche Carrera GT
The Associated Press, U.S. District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez ruled that Porsche bears no responsibility in the 2013 crash that killed Fast and Furious star Paul Walker and Roger Rodas, the driver and owner of the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.

Who has died in a Carrera GT?

Paul Walker
As most readers would already know, Paul Walker, famous for his role in the Fast and the Furious movies, died in a single-vehicle accident involving a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT almost exactly two years ago. Walker was the passenger in the Porsche supercar, which was driven by his friend Roger Rodas…

Did Paul Walker own a Carrera GT?

Walker, an avid car enthusiast, was a passenger in a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT driven by Roger Rodas when the vehicle careened into trees and a utility pole in Santa Clarita, northwest of Los Angeles, killing both men in November 2013. Walker was 40.

How much is a Porsche Carrera GT?

I specialize in the private treaty purchase and sale of Carrera GTs primarily in the United States, and I can say that today in the U.S. most sell for between $600,000 and $1 million depending largely on color, mileage, and the individual car’s history.

Why did Porsche stop making the Carrera GT?

Originally a production run of 1,500 cars was planned. However, Porsche announced in August 2005 that it would not continue production of the Carrera GT through to 2006, citing discontinuation was due to changing airbag regulations in the United States.

What car does Paul Walker Drive?

Toyota Supra
Paul Walker’s Toyota Supra from The Fast and the Furious fetches over half a million. Walker drove the car in the original film, and that connection made it not just a 10-second car, but a $550,000 car. Sold!

What did Porsche manager say about Paul Walker?

The papers go on to claim that one email from a Porsche manager stated, “Another Carrera GT bites the dust,” and crashes of GT’s “would be great news to the remaining owners as the GT becomes more rare.” Also Read: Paul Walker’s Daughter Wins $10.1 Million Settlement Over Father’s Deadly Crash

How many Porsche Carrera GTS did Paul Walker have?

According to the new papers, one recently revealed email from 2006 noted that “as many as 200 of the 1,280 Carrera GTs which Porsche produced had been ‘totaled’ in the first two years it was sold, 2004-2006.”

What kind of car did Paul Walker Drive?

Both Walker and his driving team partner, who was behind the wheel, died after the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT they were in slammed into a pole and burst into flames.

Why is the Porsche Carrera GT an unusual car?

The Carrera GT is also unusual because it has no electronic stability control. That means it’s unforgiving with mistakes. “Stability control is really good at correcting slides, keeping the car from getting out of shape,” race car driver Randy Pobst said.