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1958 Porsche 356A Speedster is up for auction

In the mid-50s, Porsche introduced the second version of its first production car, the 356A, which has attracted the attention of car enthusiasts and collectors for years. It was produced until 1959 in more than 20,000 examples, and one of them, the 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster is up for auction.

This 356A speedster is powered by an overhauled 1.6-liter flat-four engine with twin Zenith carburetors, mated to a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It sits on Silver-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165/80 Nexen SB-802 tires.

The car left the factory on October 30, 1957 with Reutter-built bodywork in Ruby Red. In the late 2000s it was completely refurbished which included a repaint in Aquamarine Blue. It is equipped with a driver’s side mirror, a Reutter badge affixed to the right-front fender, gold-color badging, and body-color bumpers with chrome guards, dual exhaust outlets that exit through the rear overriders, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.

Inside, the seats are covered in red leather that also covers the door panels, the upper part of the dash and the rear bench. In front of the driver are a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel, VDO instruments with green lettering, a central 6k-rpm tachometer, a 120 mph speedometer and a five-digit odometer reading 85,603 miles.

The car comes with manufacturer’s literature, handwritten service notes, a tool kit, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a Reutter Certificate of Production, and a clean Florida title in the owner’s name. The Porsche Certificate of Authenticity lists the original colors and component numbers as well as options, including coupe seats and US-market bumpers.

The auction ends on September 11 and the highest bid at the time of writing was $100,356 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1958 Porsche 356A Speedster is up for auction
Tuning

Gunther Werks GWR based on the Porsche 993

At the recent Monterey Car Week, many cars and projects were presented, and one of them was the Gunther Werks project, the GWR. It is a restomod based on the Porsche 993.

The car is equipped with a lightweight carbon fiber body, double wishbone front suspension, integrated S ducting on the hood that generates high-pressure downforce over the front axles, tinted LED daytime running lights and headlights, boosting traction and precision handling, a front bumper with a built-in wicker, fender extraction louvers, and aero vents that channel air away from the tires, an open-air rear bumper, vented ducktail spoiler, and additional taillight vents to more efficiently expel engine heat, improving overall efficiency. There are also the ends of the exhaust pipes made with a 3D printer and the LED light strip that adorns the rear of the car. Also, the wheelbase has been increased, which is now 30 mm longer than that of the standard Porsche 993.

The interior is a work of art. Carbon bucket seats are covered in Alcantara, while carbon covers the dashboard and door panels. In front of the driver, the steering wheel is covered with Alcantara.

When it comes to the powertrain, the GWR is powered by a 4.0-L naturally aspirated 6-cylinder engine with over 500 hp (368 kW) at 9,000 rpm and 340 lb-ft (461 Nm) of torque, mated to a Getrag G50 transmission that is fully re-engineered with custom gear ratios, providing an optimal balance of performance, refinement, and touring capability. Weighing just 2400 lbs, it boasts a power-to-weight ratio of 4.8 lbs per horsepower, ensuring exceptional acceleration and responsiveness.

Gunther Werks will build just 40 cars, and pricing has not been announced.

Source: Gunther Werks

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Gunther Werks GWR based on the Porsche 993
Tuning

Porsche Cayenne upgraded by TechArt

One of the world’s best tuners of Porsche cars, TechArt, presented a body kit for the refreshed edition of the Porsche Cayenne, which debuted in 2023.

The new equipment kit called Aero Kit I not only brings visual improvements but also improves the car’s aerodynamics. These include a new front spoiler with winglets on the edges, which matches the new fascias which also have winglets in front of the rear wheels, and a new carbon hood that emphasizes the existing body lines from the radiator grille to the windscreen. At the back there is a new diffuser, small lip spoilers on the tailgate. All components are made of carbon fiber.

When it comes to engine power, the Cayenne now has 66 hp (48 kW) more than the standard model. Also, owners of the base Cayenne, which is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine, can count on 348 hp (256 kW), while the Turbo E-Hybrid now delivers 739 hp.

Source: TechArt

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Porsche Cayenne upgraded by TechArt