The 1996 Porsche 911 Speedster, remastered by Gunther Werks, stands as one of the most comprehensively enhanced 911s ever built. This unique vehicle, one of only 25 constructed, displays just 93 miles and incorporates extensive use of carbon fiber for both structural and functional integration.
Cloaked in Aston Martin Skyfall Silver with a Mercedes-Benz Classic Red Nappa leather trim, this Speedster boasts a naturally aspirated, air-cooled 4.0-liter flat-six engine. It generates an impressive 430 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque, capable of achieving 0-60 mph in under four seconds.
The 993-generation Porsche 911 laid the foundation for a secondary industry devoted to building custom air-cooled Porsches, and Gunther Werks takes this to extraordinary heights. Starting with an impressive amount of carbon fiber woven into the chassis, the Speedster features a robust suspension setup, including DGR computer-controlled active coilover suspension, custom suspension arms, uprated anti-roll bars, lightweight uprights, a front strut brace, and a hydraulic front lift system.
The engine, upgraded by Rothsport Road and Race, includes a billet crankshaft, rods, barrels, Mahle pistons, coil-over-plug ignition, and a two-stage MoTec engine management system. The Getrag G50 six-speed transaxle is enhanced with stronger internals, a single mass mid-weight flywheel, and an uprated single-plate clutch.
The Gunther Werks Speedster offers an unmatched open-air driving experience, retaining the legendary 993-style layout with a unique blend of exposed carbon fiber, and contrasting Dunkegrau Alcantara. With only 25 examples produced, this well-specified commission represents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire one of the most bespoke 993s in existence, estimated to fetch as much as $1,100,000 at auction. The car will be offered by RM Sotheby’s on Saturday, August 17th in Monterey, CA.
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