Porsche Finally Fixes The Carrera GT

Porsche has finally rolled out a fix for the suspension issue that affected its iconic Carrera GT supercar, more than a year after it issued a stop-drive order and recall for the model due to concerns over salt corrosion.

The fix involves replacing the car’s wishbones with brand-new titanium parts and spherical bearings, a process that will cost Porsche some serious cash. The Carrera GT was originally recalled after it was determined that the spherical joints that connect the wishbones on the front and rear axles do not meet Porsche’s service life durability expectations.

Cars living in markets where road salt is used were showing signs of surface corrosion to the point Porsche issued a voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution. In the motorsport world worn or broken spherical bearings become loose and clicky, or seized and stiff in the event the wiper seal is compromised or debris penetrates. Failure isn't normally catastrophic, but definitely not ideal.

However, as part of the campaign, Porsche will also equip the affected Carrera GTs with a new version of Michelin’s Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, specifically developed for the car. The Carrera GT has a well-known reputation for being a challenging car to drive, in part due to its 612-hp mid-engine setup and the lack of modern stability controls.

Many of these supercars spend more time sitting in climate-controlled garages than out on the road, making tire degradation a significant concern. Porsche’s decision to include a new, modern tire upgrade as part of the recall aims to address this issue by offering safer, stickier rubber than the original Michelin Pilot Sport 2s from 20 years ago. No one needs another Paul Walker.

Interestingly, this recall and the generous $3,500 service credit offered to Carrera GT owners is more than just a safety play. It’s a clever strategy to bring these rare cars back to Porsche’s dealership network, as many of them are usually serviced at independent shops.

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