1996 Porsche 911 Speedster by Gunther Werks is up for auction

1996 Porsche 911 Speedster by Gunther Werks is up for auction

The American company Gunther Wereks, specialized in Porsche cars, produced some of the best and rarest cars based on the Porsche 993. This 1996 Porsche 911 Speedster was produced in only 25 examples, and one of them is for sale.

This 911 Speedster is one of the most comprehensively enhanced Porsche 911s ever built. It is finished in Aston Martin Skyfall Silver and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with DGR computer-controlled active coilover suspension, custom suspension arms with revised geometry, uprated anti-roll bars, lightweight uprights, a front strut brace, a cutting-edge hydraulic front lift system, a windshield and carbon fiber hood with aluminum reinforcements. , Salsa Red GT brake calipers, nickel-finished Billet mirrors, matte Metallic Silver and satin Carmine Red striping, and, chiefly, its optional carbon magnesium Fuchs-style wheels with a Graphite finish. The chassis is reinforced with a new cage and hoop that are seamlessly integrated as a support for the tonneau cover, which has contributed to increased passenger safety.

In the cabin, a blend of exposed carbon fiber, sumptuous Mercedes-Benz Classic Red Nappa leather, and contrasting Dunkegrau Alcantara coating every conceivable surface right down to the cupholders. The odometer shows only 93 miles (∼150 km).

The Gunther Werks 911 Speedster is powered by a 4.0-L 6-cylinder engine with 430 hp (321 kW) and 330 lb-ft (447 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h in less than four seconds.

The car comes with a specification sheet, car cover, books, and tools. The auction will take place August 15 – 17, 2024 in Monterey, and the estimated value of the car is $975,000 – $1,100,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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