The Porsche Paul Walker died in WARNED its dealers, in writing, about letting just anyone drive the vehicle: it’s hyper sensitive to road conditions. Porsche HQ sent this document to multiple dealers in the Midwest back in 2004 … right before the $500K Carrera GT went on sale. It explains how ridiculously powerful the car is, but also that … “this vehicle cannot drive over a Foster Beer can that is lying on its side.” In the doc, a Porsche exec says, “You need to be aware of what type of road surface you are on (dips; pot holes, seam heights, etc.)” The road where Paul and Roger Rodas crashed is covered with reflective dots. Could that have contributed to it? Police are still investigating the exact cause of the accident, and, so far, have only said speed was a factor. The exec’s add, “This car has all the disadvantages of a race car.” While Rodas was known to be an experienced driver — the Porsche document makes it clear experience isn’t always enough, if the road surface isn’t ideal. See the document in the gallery below.
