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Ultra-Rare Gunther Werks 911 Speedster Up For Grabs

The Gunther Werks 911 Speedster is a reimagined tribute to the Porsche 993, blending the purity of analog driving with cutting-edge materials and performance technology. Handbuilt in Huntington Beach, California, it features full carbon fiber bodywork, active coilover suspension by DGR, Brembo brakes, an upgraded 6-speed manual transaxle, and a...

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Rare RHD Gunther Werks 993 Speedster for Sale

Gunther Werks, based in Huntington Beach, California, is known for reimagining the air-cooled Porsche 993, transforming it into what the company believes Porsche might be building today had production continued beyond 1998. Their remastered cars feature extensive carbon fiber integration, including the bodywork and even parts of the chassis. The...

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Gunther Werks’ Porsche 911 Up for Auction

Gunther Werks, known for creating one of the finest analog driving machines, has elevated its lineup by introducing an open-top variant inspired by Porsche’s iconic Speedster. Using classic design cues such as a low windscreen and the absence of side windows, this model features advanced carbon fiber techniques to create...

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1995 Porsche 993 “Rennsport Aventura” by Gunther Werks Heads to Auction

This 1995 Porsche 911 Remastered by Gunther Werks, known as the “Rennsport Aventura,” is a remarkable tribute to the last of Porsche’s air-cooled 911s. This exceptional 993 will go under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s Arizona auction on January 24, 2025, and could fetch up to $1,100,000. The Porsche 993...

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Ultra-Rare Gunther Werks 400R “Bianco Rosso Commission” Up For Sale

Gunther Werks, headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, was established by Peter Nam, CEO of the carbon-fiber parts manufacturer Vorsteiner, with the goal of reimagining Porsche’s 993-series 911s in the spirit of the later GT3 models. The transformation of each vehicle begins with stripping it down to its steel unibody, which...

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Car Of The Day: 1996 Porsche 911 Speedster Remastered by Gunther Werks

The 993-generation Porsche 911 may have marked the end of the air-cooled era, but it also ignited a booming market for custom air-cooled Porsches. Among the leading firms in this niche is Gunther Werks, based in Huntington Beach, California, known for taking the 993 to new heights. Gunther Werks transforms...

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First Look at Gunther Werk’s Latest Creation: The GWR

While the 993-generation of Porsche’s legendary 911 marked the end of the air-cooled era, it also sparked a thriving niche industry focused on custom air-cooled Porsches. Many of these businesses have become renowned globally, with dedicated followers both at car shows and online. Among them, Gunther Werks of Huntington Beach,...

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Limited Edition Gunther Werks Speedster Ready for Auction

Gunther Werks was founded on the vision of what if Porsche had continued evolving the 993 model with modern materials and engineering. Beneath the carbon exterior, engineers developed a custom suspension with adjustable coilovers, remote reservoirs, specialized rear control arms, upgraded anti-roll bars, lightweight uprights, and a hydraulic front-end lift...

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A Wild Ride in the Gunther Werks Turbo Mule

In a recent video, Parker Nirenstein the host of Vehicle Virgins YouTube channel gets an unexpected opportunity to test drive the Gunther Werks Turbo Mule. This isn’t your average Porsche 911; it’s a stripped-down, monstrous machine built for pure power. The Turbo Mule serves as a testbed for Gunther Werks’...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1996 Porsche 911 Gunther Werks 400R Sport Touring

Dubbed the “Chelsea Grey Commission,” this 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera is the first of 25 units produced by Gunther Werks to 400R specification. The Chelsea Grey Commission is a standout Sport Touring variant, featuring a prominent ducktail spoiler for a more subtle look. The Sport Touring package allows for a Carrera...

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1994 Porsche 911 Remastered By Gunther Werks Up For Sale

Gunther Werks, established in 2017 by the team behind Vorsteiner, took the iconic air-cooled Porsche 993 and crafted a modern masterpiece – the Gunther Werks Coupe. Limited to just 25 units, each Coupe is entirely one-of-a-kind. The process begins by stripping a donor 993 to its core. The shell is...

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Brooklyn Commission By Gunter Werks Heading For Auction

While many have modified the 911 over time, Gunther Werks stands apart, envisioning a scenario where Porsche continued refining the 993 with modern materials and engineering. Leveraging CEO Peter Nam’s expertise in composites and engineering, the company embarked on a mission to reimagine the 993. Starting with a standard 993...

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TECHART unveils 911 GTsport concept

Embracing the spirit of automotive excellence, TECHART proudly introduces the highly anticipated TECHART GTsport, a limited customization concept tailored specifically for the Porsche 911 Turbo S (992). Following its successful debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, the GTsport is poised to make its mark at the Bangkok International Motor...

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Driving What Could Possibly Be The Best Porsche 993: The Gunther Werks 993 Turbo

Since their groundbreaking debut in 2017 with the 400R, Gunther Werks have been pushing boundaries and redefining automotive excellence. Now, their latest creation, the Gunther Works 993 Turbo, promises to be the pinnacle of their achievements yet, and Magnus Walker gets to experience what its like to drive this reimagined...

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Porsche 993 Remastered By Gunther Werks Is Heading For Auction

One of the limited run of 25 Porsche 911 models configured to the 400R standard by Gunther Werks will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s on March 1-2. The car in question, dubbed the ‘Chelsea Grey Commission,’ holds a unique status among its limited production counterparts, being the first unit of...

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Chelsea Grey Commission By Gunther Werks Is Up For Grabs

One of the limited run of 25 Porsche 911 models configured to the 400R standard by Gunther Werks is currently available for bidding on Bring A Trailer, which could sell for around $1.5 million once the auction closes two days from now. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, Gunther Werks, led...

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Taking Out The Guntherwerks Porsche Turbo For A Drive

At the Monterey Car Week 2023, California-based specialist Gunther Werks revealed their latest creation, the Touring Turbo Edition Coupe. This car have some similarities with previous Gunther Werks projects, featuring a custom Rothsport Racing six-cylinder engine equipped with twin turbochargers, displacing 4.0-liters and delivering an impressive 750 hp. This powerhouse is...

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Porsches at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering

August 18, 2023: Referring to The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering as a car show would be incorrect. Call it a “Concours,” and you would still be off the mark. Situated on the lawns at the Quail Golf Club in Carmel Valley is, instead, what I will call a Luxury Lifestyle...

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A Closer Look At Gunther Werks’ Porsche Turbo Touring

A couple of days ago, California-based specialist Gunther Werks revealed their latest creation, the Touring Turbo Edition Coupe, at The Quail, a Motorsport Gathering. This car have some similarities with previous Gunther Werks projects, featuring a custom Rothsport Racing six-cylinder engine equipped with twin turbochargers, displacing 4.0-liters and delivering an...

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FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Remastered by Gunther Werks

The 993-generation 1997 Porsche 911 Remastered by Gunther Werks stands as a sports car that continues to captivate even more than two decades later. Now, this automotive gem is slated to be auctioned at the Monterey sale, organized by RM Sotheby’s. What makes this 1997 Porsche 911 Remastered truly special...

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Backdating the Porsche 911

Is going backward the way forward? The Porsche 911; I can’t think of another sports car that better represents an endless evolution of performance. Garnering respect since its inception in 1963, 911 enthusiasts, including myself, continue to ask, “Can Porsche keep finding ways to make it better?” But wait; while...

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Gunther Werks Speedster redefines open-air experience

Step aside Coupes While mostly known for their 911 coupes, Gunther Werks also offers an open-air model called the Speedster, which aims to enhance the driving experience provided by their existing Coupe restorations. Inspired by classic Speedsters, the Spyder features a shortened windscreen and lacks side windows, maximizing the open-air...

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Porsche Of The Day: Gunther Werks Gulf Blau Remastered

Porsche 993 Speedster Remastered By Gunther Werks finished in Gulf Blau. Photo Source: Gunther Werks...

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The Perfectly Reimagined 911 Speedster By Gunther Werks

Porsche only produced two original 911 Speedsters, one of which was specifically made for Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the designer of the 911. The second one was commissioned by Jerry Seinfeld. Gunther Werks, however, offers a very interesting option for enthusiasts out there and it based on perhaps the rarest and...

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Porsche Of The Day: Gunther Werks Project Tornado Porsche 993 Remastered

Gunther Werks’ latest creation, Project Tornado, is a road-legal coupe that follows the company’s tradition of building models around the Porsche 993. Located in Huntington Beach, California, the Project Tornado boasts a stunning full-carbon bodywork in bright orange that can be customized with a range of colors for the brand’s...

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Porsche Of The Day: Gunther Werks Dunkelgrun Commission

Gunther Werks Dunkelgrun Commission – one of 25 remastered 993-generation 911s the custom shop will build. Photos by Gunther Werks...

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Porsche Of The Day: Gunther Werks’ Ruby Schemed Remastered Turbo

First look at Gunther Werks’ customer specced Ruby Schemed Remastered Turbo. Photo Source: Gunther Werks...

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Porsche Of The Day: Gunther Werks Project Tornado

Gunther Werks, the company that remasters the Porsche air-cooled 993 introduced the Project Tornado last year. It is based on a Porsche 993 ‘GT2 RS’ with a 700hp twin-turbo flat six and manual transmission. Gunther Werks enhances the analog driving experience offered by the original car, while at the same...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2017 Gunther Werks 400R

The Gunther Werks 400R is a modern version of Porsche’s last air-cooled 911 and is the first car from the new Gunther Works outfit based out of southern California. Limited to only 25 units and with a price point of $525,000 this is a seriously expensive and rare restomod. Every...

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2022 ünStock: Sacrilege turns Stardom

Stock or UnStock? Southern California’s air-cooled Porsche culture is undoubtedly home to faithful enthusiasts who believe Porsche’s legendary sports car, the 911, is the ultimate canvas to build the “perfect” sports car. While too much ego in customizing can lead to an ugly duck (and bankruptcy), novel and tasteful modifications...

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VIDEO: Porsche 993 Speedster Review

Join James of Mr. JWW as he deservedly raves about the new Porsche 993 Speedster by Guntherwerks....

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Ultimate Guntherwerks Porsche Factory Tour

The Full Gunther Werks Process This video is a great in-depth look at how the folks at Gunther Werks take a Carrera C2 manual donor car and turn it into their insane custom machines. We have covered Gunther Werks cars before and while some hate seeing perfectly good cars restomodded, it...

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Project Tornado by Gunther Werks Is One Truly Special Masterpiece

Stunning Porsche 993 ‘GT2 RS’ by Guntherwerks Gunther Werks, the company that remasters the Porsche air-cooled 993 just announced their latest creation, a Porsche 993 ‘GT2 RS’ with a 700hp twin-turbo flat six and manual transmission. Gunther Werks enhances the analog driving experience offered by the original car, while at...

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Porsche 993 ‘GT2 RS’ by Guntherwerks! 700hp Manual Monster

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VIDEO: Gunther Werks ‘remastered 993’ at Laguna Seca

Autocar Drives the Gunther Werks 993 And in this vid is a rather serious take on the theme. California-based Gunther Werks takes 993-series 911s and turns them into something rather more hardcore. Its aim is not to keep a car that looks period. Instead it imagines what would have happened...

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VIDEO: Gunther Werks in 2021: How to “Remaster” a Porsche 993

The Gunther Werks 993 The Drive returns to the Gunther Werks headquarters to get an insider’s look at the new tech going into the company’s next-generation “remastered” Porsche 911 993 Projects like the new Speedster. This car, the company’s “Greenwich” commission, did just over 1:30 around Laguna Seca, which is excellent...

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VIDEO: Gunther Werks’ Porsche 993

A Legend Remastered, Driven by Randy Pobst Randy Pobst gets behind the wheel of Gunther Werks’ Remastered 993 and dives into the production process with the team that created the tour de force....

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