This is my version of a Carrera coupe. I call it a glass top coupe because the top will be glass from the front to the back, similar to Porsche's recent glass top targa models. Planning on a white with a black top color scheme. Interior will also have a red color involved, like Veyron's (very cool color for the interior).

Havent cut out the top yet. The back of the kit roof was raised about 2.5 scale inches to accomodate the new curve of the back.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/95779Porsche_Carrera_GTC_01a-med.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/95779Porsche_Carrera_GTC_07a-med.jpg

Hope it doesnt turn out looking too Ferrari-like.

Since the engine compartment will be very visible, I opted for a number of changes. I thought some open air intakes would be cool. Also, used textured paint on the engine block, reminiscent of the TAG/Porsche turbo engines of some years ago.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/95779Porsche_Carrera_GTC_08a.jpg

Looking good, man. I'm glad to see more coupes showing up around here.

Looks very good indeed!!! love the engine!

Also, used textured paint on the engine block, reminiscent of the TAG/Porsche turbo engines of some years ago.


:sunglasse Looks great! How did you make that?? :eek7:

Comes out of the spray can like that. Rustoleum brand (in the US). I'm not sure, but SMS has a line of textured paint that may look similar.

The engine is super impreessive! Will look awesome through the big rear window.

Nice! But that quarter section (intake) looks funny to me, it reminds me of a Delsol.

oooh really nice

Nice progress. I love the engine!

Nice! But that quarter section (intake) looks funny to me, it reminds me of a Delsol.

:iagree: Looks great!~

That is sweet. Nice project. And again, I think Porsche schould pay a visit to this forum, they might find some decent ideas, how to tune up their Carrera GT!

That engine looks great. Idea is very cool also. Maybe we should call Veyron 'the inspirator' from now on :D Keep us posted :D

Very nice work and good concept.

Great start... the engine looks just fantastic!! Looking forward to more progress.

That looks cool. I hope you're bringing it to display on the primer table next weekend! :sunglasse

Good start, must get one of those soon !

Very nice start. Can't wait to see this one progress.

the textured paint is a nice touch and the carbon fiber surrounding the intake cones is awesome!

A quick update

A test fitting - Body colors as shown. Will probably use a thin red line to separate the black and white areas.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/95779Porsche_Carrera_GTC_11a-med.jpg

The lump
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/95779Porsche_Carrera_GTC_14a-med.jpg

Interior - I went with black, white, and alum for interior colors. Checkerboard pattern is SMS upholstery decal.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/95779Porsche_Carrera_GTC_15a-med.jpg

Still plenty more to do!

Dayum!!:eek:How in the world did I miss this thread?! Simply awesome!!:sunglasse

Superb as usual Ken.

Look great.

I think Porsche Engeneer should look this forum :D

Thats awesome, reminds me just a little of the Jag XJ220. Great build so far.

That's a great interior and the engine is fantastic!

Looks awesome!

:eek2:

Oh, wow. Incredible. I really like the glass top look, but perhaps use perspex to save weight... or something. Looks great though, and that motor is incredible and your ideas are just wonderfu.

:jawdrop:

awesome. the execution on this one is just superb. are those velocity stacks kit parts? i'm planning a project in the future where im going to need some.

This is one Wicked build. The engine bay looks sweet and im loving the seatbelt details. The CF application to the inner fenders look flawless. What brand CF decals is that?...it looks like SMS. I cant wait to see the red seperation line, sounds like a great idea. Keep it up.

edit: forgot to congratulate you on succesfully making it into a coupe. It looks like the factory did it that way, so I guess it slipped my mind. What didnt slip my mind is all the hard work and planning that went into the conversion. :thumbsup: Absolutely stellar.

JeFF

That engine looks really good

how did you get the carbon fiber on the wheel wells? is that decal or paint? looks great.

I love it!!
The interior looks amazing! I love the contrast between the black, white and aluminium!
Great work so far, keep the pics coming please!

Thats hot! lots of mods, i like it! interior is a beaut! keep rollin' on this one. cant wait to see it done.

Man, i like the black and white combination!

Wow coming along beautifully!

Very nice! :sunglasse

Love the color combo.

You'll probably like the one I'm building, it has the roof from Revell's GT1...it works even better than I imagined, and when Henry started his, it sealed the deal. CGT's look much better custom than stock! :evillol:

Nice thing is, all of our "stock" coupes will be quite different from each other. :cool:

Thanks for all the encouragement and kind comments. As I work this one, its looking better and better.

To answer a few questions, I made the velocity stacks myself using alum tubing. Used my lathe for the job, but a lathe isnt really necessary. The rear wheel fenders are SMS CF decals with three coats of Future acrylic floor wax on it.

Cant wait to see other CGTs. Lets get'em posted!

That's totally awesome! Especially the interior looks very good.
Would have looked very good in plain silver, too (the car, not the interior).

Lookin' very good.

The colors work very well to highlight your conversion.

What color did you use for the muffler? It's very convincing.

WOW!!! That looks awesome!!

This build went right past the radar...DOH!

This (as is Brian's) is a truly unique design and of course stunning (as usual) build. Can't wait to see this on compelted!

Bill

O god that MMmmmm nice...

nicely executed! as for the divider between the engine bay and the cockpit. what plans do you have for it?!

as for the divider between the engine bay and the cockpit. what plans do you have for it?! - Porsche Carrera

I'm planning a simple glass window to keep the 'open-ness' of the design. It'll have a thin black border and the top will have a black line where it meets the divider window.

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Very niCE!!!, I love it!

Looks Awesome! Cant wait for more! Keep it up!

Edit: Humm... Did not se your finished thread ;P