For those who believe the ultimate driving experience was perfected in the 1990s and then tragically left behind, Gunther Werks is the answer to a prayer.
Based in Huntington Beach, California, and founded by Peter Nam (the visionary behind Vorsteiner), Gunther Werks has spent the last decade establishing itself as the premier “remasterer” of the Porsche 993, the final, most-refined generation of the air-cooled 911.
Who is Gunther Werks?
While some companies “restore” Porsches, Gunther Werks performs what they call “Remastering.” They take a donor 993 and strip it to its bones, rebuilding it with a carbon fiber body, a wider track, and a bespoke engine co-developed with Rothsport Racing.
Their mission is simple yet audacious: to build the car Porsche would have built if the 993’s development had continued into the modern era with today’s technology. The result is a vehicle that retains the analog soul and lightweight agility of a classic 911 but offers the performance and precision of a modern GT3 RS.
The New F-26: A 1,000+ HP Monster
The F-26 represents Gunther Werks moving from “insane” to “unprecedented.” While their previous builds focused on naturally aspirated precision or high-performance turbocharging, the F-26 is a twin-turbocharged masterclass in power-to-weight ratios.
- The Engine: A 4.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six.
- The Power: An eye-watering 1,067 horsepower.
- The Build: Cloaked in a full carbon-fiber body, the F-26 utilizes the most aggressive aerodynamic package in the company’s history, including specialized venting and cooling solutions to manage the massive heat generated by over 1,000 air-cooled horses.
It isn’t just a car; it’s a statement that the air-cooled platform has no ceiling when modern engineering is applied with zero compromise.
Project “End Game”: The Final Chapter
If the F-26 is the peak of power, Project End Game is the peak of poetry. This one-of-one commission serves as the grand finale to the Gunther Werks Speedster program.
“Project Endgame is unlike any Speedster we’ve built before… every element precision-engineered in absolute collaboration with the client.” — Peter Nam, CE
Key Highlights of Project End Game:
- Performance: A Rothsport-built 4.0L twin-turbo flat-six producing 850 hp and 660 lb-ft of torque.
- Weight: It tips the scales at a mere 2,600 lbs, giving it the highest power-to-weight ratio of any Gunther Werks commission to date (roughly 3.1 lbs per hp).
- The Aesthetic: Finished in a striking “True Candy Red,” it features a chopped, rake-adjustable windshield and a dramatic “double bubble” rear cowl.
- The “Gold” Standard: To manage heat in an open-air car with 850 hp, it features a flat-fan setup with 24-karat gold-plated twin air-to-water intercoolers.
The Bridge to GWX
While “End Game” marks the end of the Speedster line, it also serves as the launchpad for GWX Gunther Werks’ new ultra-exclusive, invite-only bespoke coachbuilding program. Limited to only a handful of builds, GWX allows owners to push personalization even further, essentially creating “one-off” legends.
The Verdict
Gunther Werks isn’t just building cars; they are preserving a feeling. In an era of electric steering and digital interference, the F-26 and Project End Game are the ultimate reminders of what happens when you give the most iconic silhouette in history a modern heart and a carbon-fiber soul. They haven’t just finished the 993 story; they’ve written a legendary final chapter.
