You are right. It’s not the car’s fault. If you go into a corner too hot in a rear wheel drive car without traction control, the last thing you should do is lift on the gas. The weight that is keeping the rear wheels planted on the pavement suddenly shifts forward, causing the rear wheels to lose traction and around you go. Earlier 911s got a bad reputation for doing this because TC had not been invented yet and untrained drives would buy them and go out and kill themselves. It was always blamed on the car because the engine is behind the rear axle. This might be somewhat true but you had to know the car’s limitations. Just because it was a Porsche did mean you could corner at any speed you wanted.

I got overtaken by one on the motorway once. I never thought I would ever see one on the road!

I feel like the CGT and the original Vipers were basically similar. Very power cars that had no safety. And as such, it caught the appeal of many car enthusiast and such. And many car drivers I feel like overestimated their control of the car. They were fast af go karts

I knew 2 actual race drivers that had them. they both said it was the closest thing to their race car that hey have ever driven in a street car.

Everyone: Porsche Carreara GT is barebone and unsafe Meanwhile first gen viper owners: you call that unsafe, then what the hell are we

One big problem with a C-GT, the rear shock setup, check the retainer set screws at the bottom end of the coilovers and make sure they are set correctly and tight. If you lose a rear shock due to this problem, you'll most definitely be heading off road and possibly into a tree or building.

I always thought the viper was the most dangerous car ever made, but now maybe i'll change my mind

Great explanation you broke it down perfectly. I have had the pleasure as a Porsche technician to drive several of these and the 918 and there is nothing like the CGT in this world it's a amazing car but takes a huge amount of respect and experience to really enjoy it. And I have had several customers argue with me about why they need tires and they haven't driven the car for several years.

Damon Fryer from DDE had a mechanical failure on the rear suspension system in his CGT like a week ago. He said the car's rear end felt like it went sideways. Then questioned if that could have happened to Paul Walker's CGT. It was a common failure in the component but Porsche never recalled it.

0:46 Ben Chen was very intoxicated; the car did not fail. He was very intoxicated, hence why he continued to drive for blocks after the initial crash and even got back into the car and tried to drive off while police officers were on scene. He could also be seen stumbling around after the crash. It had nothing to do with the car being “dangerous” or failing it simply had to do with BC being extremely intoxicated and making extremely poor and dangerous decisions as a result.

I absolutely adore my CGT. Hands-down my favorite street car I own and have had the opportunity to drive. I'm glad that this video points out that while the car is "dangerous", it's only the case when people drive above their limits, or do things that are human error. This car is an absolute blast to drive, sounds amazing, and looks great. It'll be in my garage (unless I'm out driving it...b/c who keeps these things in a garage when you could go drive it - what a waste!) until the day I die.

Ben Chen was wasted and crashed his GT multiple times on the streets of New York. He also had the right lawyers and "connections" to get out of being charged. His mention in this video is an insult to the automotive community.

Faulty information. Ben Chen was on drugs and speeding around on wet pavement, not his first reckless crash in a supercar. And James Dean didn't lose control or crash his car, he was in a head on collision due to the sun being low in the sky and the drivers couldn't see each other..

Nice to have all the details of one of The best that Porsche ever made explained in easy terms.

To think about it, 10:19 is literally the footage of Paul Walker burning in that inferno. It’s heartbreaking. Apparently in his autopsy report they found smoke inhalation in his respiratory system, which means the crash didn’t kill him, the fire did.

Instead of dragging on, you could've just said that porsche built their version of viper.

The correct name of the test driver is Walther Röhrl. He´s a living legend, drove Monsters like Audi S1 Pikes Peak and Group B. At the age of 66 he sets the record lap at Nürburgring Nordschleife in a Porsche 918

My favourite car of all time. Some of the issues with the handling were caused by the original tires which were not really up to the job. Michelin came out with some revised tires a few years ago and apparently makes the high speed handling more predicatable.

I am lucky enough to experience been a passenger in one of those. The owner is a really good friend of mine that owns a few rare cars. The GT is the only one he doesn’t let anyone drive other than him. And after been a passenger I see why. I have never been on a stock car where you have to counter steer as much as you have to on that car.

The Ford Bronco II was so unsafe Geico refused to insure them. Now that's a death machine.

This car almost killed DDE superstar 2 days ago when the coilover backed out of its threads, which has been a common failure point in this car.

1:01 Race in Paradise Paul Walker and Roger Radas🕊️😭

Still want one Porsche Carrera GT is an awesome car Cars are meant to be driven not sitting in a garage collecting dust until your too old And going full out in a car that probably does spend its life in a garage isn’t smart to begin with Everyone knows that

New subscriber! Wow! Loved your video! Great work, can't wait to see more!

You can add to the list any high-performance exotic on old tires (more than 6 years). Also add almost any exotic car that rarely gets driven by anyone who rarely drives hard driving in an aggressive manner in places they should not be doing so (yes absolute driving skills translate, but if you're used to car X, it isn't too hard to get caught out by car Y if it has unique handling characteristics). Oh and I would say any number of TVRs are more dangerous than the Carrera GT.

Sadly, the CGT never had a proper set of tyres - and Walter Rohl has stated that the only issue with the CGT is this lack. The CGT has never killed anyone. But people have killed themselves in CGTs. This is a very important distinction. If you claim the CGT has killed people, then you also need to accept that Ferraris and Lamborghinis also kill a lot of people. But we know people kill themselves in supercars - NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND!

I’ve got one, and while it’s definitely a heart pounder at the top end, it’s also just a dream to drive casually. The suspension is so supple and the cabin just feels perfect. Gear changes are smooth after second, and the the revs come so damn fast. I really don’t think that it’s as “dangerous” as everyone says, I think people are mostly bad drivers. My SLS GT is more likely to go sideways.

Thank you for your very refreshing honesty.

And yet we all love to drive this dangerous beauty, and listen to the most amazing engine sound ever.

Good video. I drive all these fun cars for a living but the CGT always spooks me to drive. Not necessarily because I think it will crash but it just feels fragile. The delicate clutch,the wide carbon fiber rocker panels that you have try not to scratch etc etc.

First gen vipers : oh boy you have no idea.

Great show mate thank you

Carrera GT = European's 1st Gen Viper I always say cars don't kill people, it's the driver driving it that can kill people if in the wrong hands

One day if the speed kills me don't cry because I was smiling RIP Paul 1973-2013

Also correct 00:35 that test driver drove a pre-production version. All production versions took his findings into consideration and applied them to the cars. Basically you're talking about poor maintenance to the car, causing it to be dangerous.

Just like the original viper, no fancy tech just pure power,

You might like to view the DDE channel and see a CGT fail its rear suspension under low Driving Conditions and no fault of the driver just a Part Failure letting go, if he was going any faster he would have been forced off the Road. And who knows what could have happened.

Even DDE had the unfortunate experience

Have always loved the CGT. It is the one car, I'd buy if I had to money to fork over. Very informative video!

good content as always. it’s really not all that special. it’s just the actual race car on public road. that’s all that is. why it’s compromising the comfort and safety for speed and those who are skilled enough to control it. simply put, if all the race car companies put their race cars in production, you get this carera gt. …

James Dean didn't loose control of his 550 Spyder, he was hit head on by a farmer in a Ford pickup truck with the sun in his eyes. It was neither the cars nor Mr. Dean's fault.

It almost killed Damon fryer from DDE

That’s my dream car as well bro! Good stuff Keep it going

Great vid Brad!!!!

Porsche is like Kawasaki in that respect awesome machines designed to run and perform on the ragged edge. Pure adrenaline and power

One of my FAVORITES.. if I was able to acquire one.. first modification would be an ejection seat like a fighter jet.. 😁

I'm one of those fortunate enough to own one of Porsche 911 Turbo S here in London for a couple of months now. It's amazing compared with my Range Rover as a birthday present from my parents which is 7 years old by now. Love your channel.

"Give the knife to a child and get ready to dial 911.." I see what you did there hehehe.

carrera gt isn't dangerous - it just allows the driver to access the full power of the car without restrictions. Get someone that can't drive in there, or give them really old tires, then it becomes dangerous. And for that reason, it is my top 10 car of all time and I will own one, I love it.

Never knew Paul Walker was in a CGT, somehow thought it was some kind of 911.

The CGT has become one my fav's!!!

Great video!

I like how they tried to make a million dollar Viper competitor. 💀

Interesting take on the this model. It truly was a no-nonsense automobile that did not tolerate either fool or novice. This is a very specialize tool meant for only those with the proper skills necessary to survive the experiences this extreme expression in automotive engineering. I'll be the first to state I've no business owning one. It is far more than I could handle. Had I one it would be for show - not for driving. It also happens to be art in my opinion. I own several motorcycles. Among this is a Suzuki Hayabusa that remain pretty much stock. A few mods but nothing at all extreme. It is too much bike for me. As an owner I will never see the full potential of this bike, but that's not why I have it. I simply loves how it looks. I ride it occasionally and never very far or at anywhere near what is is capable of. I've not been past 120 on it and that was maybe twice. It is 23 years old this year and has but a little over 5K on the odometer. I'd rather look at it than ride it.

I love this video. Super cool!!

Could l add if we’re on the subject of dangerous Porsches…..my early 1980’s 911 Turbo widow maker! Most dangerous thing I’ve ever driven in 50 years!

I'm pretty sure the Ben Chen story was from outside influence. His car was a Gemballa (heavily modified) known as the Mirage GT. I don't think the actual car was attributed to his incident.

Still the best porsche design ever

amazing video man

James Dean didn’t lose control; he wasn’t even speeding. Another car didn’t see him and turned in front of him.

James Dean didn't loose control of his 550 Spyder. He was hit by a young inexperienced driver pulling out in front of him when he was at speed. Totally not JD's fault

I’ve been thinking….. If I get a terminal diagnoses, I will buy a Porsche carrera gt

The soundtrack of the CGT is awesome!!

Fair analysis. Ultimately, we as drivers are responsible for what we do behind the wheel, regardless of what's under the hood, what tires connect us to the road or what suspension keeps them there. The CGT is always going to be a special car no matter what owners do with them.

once he said "lets kick it into overdrive with my dream car the porsche Carrera gt" I knew he was my best friend

Still one of my favourite cars though. For track day blasting, the CGT is definitely the one to have. However, for everyday drive, I can't resist the McLaren Mercedes SLR.

I agree. As a Porsche enthusiast owner of two Porsches. Drive smart -- have fun. Drive dumb...

Excellent Video

I used to love this car until the Porsche 918 Spyder came about!

Rest in Peace Paul Walker. :(

Ben Chen actually killed his CGT.

You made some nice valid points! Cudos!

Dangerous to Amateur drivers , Full Throttle on cold tires ? Just cause you can afford it does not mean you know how to drive

The original 90s dodge viper was the most deadly car. 💯

No ABS or airbags? They need to get their facts right!

It has airbags, ABS and traction control, just not stability control. At the redline was 8,500 rpm.

Watch what happened to dde in a recent video. The suspension collapsed on the rear right side, causing the body to drop onto the tire and almost making Damon spin out into a tree. It isn't an isolated incident. The suspension hat loosened up and, once it got to a certain point, the stud ripped the threads out and dropped it. It's happened on multiple cgt's. It's possible that that failure combined with old tires is what caused Paul walker's death

What's that you say? A Porsche the Most Dangerous Road Car Ever? Classic Porsche.

WHY WHY WHY WHYYY do supercar collectors leave old tires on their supercars??? They have millions of dollars to spend on a supercar, but cant spend a couple thousand on new tires? Especially on cars like the Porsche Carrera GT which are KNOWN to want to slide out and they used old tires anyways. Ive also seen a Bugatti Veyron and a Lamborghini Countach and they both had the TIRES FROM THE DAMN FACTORY. What is wrong with people???

Great video.

I think you forgot to mention Ben Chen was extremely drunk and crashed his carerra GT on PURPOSE. MULTIPLE times. Plus he is Known to be drunk behind the wheel crashing extremely rare cars.

One of the early 911s were nicknamed the widowmaker. Looks like history repeats itself as the CGT is the widowmaker of the 21st century.

If Damon fryer can rip it on a daily basis with no trouble the myth of this being most dangerous supercar has been debunked.

Porche killed a legend and still haven't recalled that o ring

All analog RWD +600hp supercars pre-2010 were all killers especially the CGT and Enzo. I would never race them but keep them as garage queens. Good news is the GTR changed everything in 2008 with its advanced electronics whereby everyone can race a supercar and not crash and die! And today, the Plaid baby! just waiting for the 4680 Roadster next year! 🔥🔥

"When you put good will out there it's amazing what can be accomplished." -Pdub

I once heard more than 10 CGT’s revving at the same time it gave me goosebumps, there’s something mighty about that car.

It,s the best looking German car of the last 20 years in my option. The sound is like the song of an angel. And the car is fast as hell its a masterpiece

and if the car does not kill you, his price tag will

even if its dangerous i dont give a fuck i would definetely drive one if i ever have the chance in my life, imo best car built in the 2000's

The only car closest to this I've ever driven was a Ford GT. A buddy of mine back in high school his grandfather at the time had bought him an 87 state trooper interceptor 5.0 mustang at auction And Modded it up even more. That car was insanely fast.

Well, well, well. In the space of 9 days, it appears that there are more than 800 certified CGT engineers and mechanic specialists on KZfaq.

The CGT is truly a very very special car. It is like all the great cars ever made. Respect the limits and love the ride!

James Dean's crash didn't happen at high speed, and it wasn't his fault. He was essentially T-boned.

I knew this was a sepcial car the first time I saw it...and heard it. I worked in burlingame CA just off the 101 in the bay area and I drove past a porsche dealership that had one of these in the window, on a turntable. Beautiful. Then there was the one day heading to work, driving northbound 101 before redwood shores blvd and i hear this sound, that I can only describe as indy car like, behind me. I look in the rear view and i see this thing, a carrera gt weaving in and out of traffic and sounding like a banshee on the prowl. Silver of course...seems they dont look right in any other color. He passed and i tried to at least stay in sight ( my POS 1998 tacoma lol), not to even think of racing, but to hear that beast. What a day. He exited redwood shores, probably a big wig for Oracle or EA Sports, both being right off the highway there.

7:45, just an fyi - sold Porsches from 05 -09 @ Euroclassics in Richmond, Va. All Carerra Gt's had front driver and passenger airbags. Other than that, your video was fairly accurate. Was lucky enough to sit in one of our clients cars and actually hear that engine several times in the flesh. As good as it sounds on video, it is nowhere close to feeling the hair rise on your arms from the goosebumps you received from your eardrums vibrating to the pitch of the v10. Best automotive sounding road car ever. Period. 2nd imo is the f355 and 3rd is any Zonda with the mbV12.

I would like to drive the CGT and Dodge Viper, I don’t care how dangerous it is

The problem is quite simple. The car is a flyweight for this powerful engine. For this engine, the car should have a weight of three tons in order not to lose contact with the road.

Poor Paul, but I couldn't think of a cooler car to die in.

I liked and subscribed for the most wanted reference, when i was a kid i used the carrera gt to beat it, my favorite car of that game