Films that include fancy cars always end up being extremely popular. They are seen as unsung heroes by movie lovers as well as sports car thrill-seekers.
The Porsche Carrera GT is the car driven by Anthony Hopkins in the 2007 movie Fracture. Although it featured in one scene - a very lengthy one - it is one of the most memorable moments from the movie. Fans of the car, the movie star, and the movie itself wonder where the Porsche has got to. You guessed right, we are about to share its location and where it's been.
Porsche Carrera GT Facts And Figures
Porsche released the Carrera GT from 2004 to 2007. It is often known as Project Code 980. The Carrera GT is a mid-engine sports car that ranked top of the best sports cars lists for many years during its years of release. Here's why
The Porsche Carrera GT designer, Harm Lagaay, designed the car with a 5.7-liter engine, which boasts up to 603 horsepower. At the time, this was among the more powerful cars on the market. If not, the most powerful. No wonder it received so much praise.
The 3,043-pound sports car can reach 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. The braking distance from 60-0 mph is just over 100 feet. So, the small sports car is pretty easy to handle.
During the design process of the Carrera GT, Porsche decided to change its initial idea of fitting a turbocharged flat-six engine with a V10. The change of engine meant that the release date was pushed back but it was well worth it.
Early sales plans of the Carrera GT was to sell 1,500 models of the $400,000 sports car. Yet due to airbag regulation laws changing in the United States, the team decided to discontinue the car resulting in final sales in 2007. Due to this new regulation and means to discontinue the car, only 1,270 were sold. No wonder it had a special place in the 2007 movie.
It's Special Moment In The Movie
The Porsche Carrera GT cameo in the 2007 movie, Fracture, was led by Anthony Hopkins. It's short but sweet appearance saw Hopkins, an aeronautics engineer/business owner, driving down an airport runway in his Carrera GT on route to an intense violent scene.
The car boasted superiority and luxury within the movie, and fans loved its short appearance. Many say it's small screen time increased its visual value, which proves the car is really quite unique.
Where Is It Now?
Many rumors suggest the exact model from Fracture was repaired to mint condition and sold on to be loved by sports car collectors. With some models being now worth over $1 million, we cannot imagine how much this exact model cost with it being linked to a famous movie scene.
In summary, this car had a special place within the movie industry as well as Porsche's car history. With it being discontinued so many years ago, to buy the car now would cost you more than double its original value. Some might think the price is worth it, especially if they are an Anthony Hopkins fa.