The ongoing Amelia Island Concours weekend has now delivered on one of the most anticipated reveals previewed earlier this week. As discussed in yesterday’s feature, California-based Porsche specialist Canepa has officially unveiled the first Carrera GT SC (Sport Canepa), presenting its reinterpretation of the legendary V10 supercar alongside another headline project, a newly completed Porsche 959 SC finished in Rubystone Red.
The Carrera GT SC made its public debut during Amelia weekend, wearing a striking Liquid Metal Green finish, a color never offered on the original production model. Canepa describes the project as the latest application of its Sport Canepa philosophy, which focuses on improving already exceptional cars through modern engineering while preserving their original character.
Their first Carrera GT SC receives a complete concours-level repaint, requiring the removal of every body panel before applying the Liquid Metal Green finish. Exterior revisions include body-matched air intakes, gloss black headlight bezels, gloss black exhaust surrounds, anodized black wheel center locks, and an exposed carbon fiber roll hoop. Inside, the car features a bespoke leather interior with updated Alcantara surfaces, while retaining the Carrera GT’s signature beechwood gear shifter.
Mechanical updates include KW suspension with an integrated lift system, an upgraded clutch designed for improved durability, and a revised exhaust system aimed at enhancing sound and performance. Matte carbon fiber elements now appear throughout the engine bay.
The timing reflects a surge of interest in the Carrera GT itself. Just yesterday, the hammer dropped at Broad Arrow’s Amelia Island auction on a one-of-one Paint to Sample Gulf Blue 2005 Porsche Carrera GT with only 2,800 miles. The car sold for $6,715,000 at no reserve, establishing a new auction record for the model.
Canepa also revealed another significant project earlier in the day at the Porsche Club of America Werks Reunion. The company introduced its latest Porsche 959 SC, finished in bold Rubystone Red with a bright white leather interior and matching wheels. The first 959 SC was revealed back in 2022.
As part of the Sport Canepa process, the 959 received extensive upgrades during restoration. The twin-turbocharged flat-six now produces 850 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque, and the car also benefits from new 18-inch hollow-spoke wheels developed by Canepa, upgraded electronics, lighting, suspension, sound system, and a fully bespoke interior.
Together, these two reveals highlight Canepa’s ongoing effort to reengineer some of the most significant Porsche performance cars for modern driving while preserving their place in automotive history.
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