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Assume a Porsche 911 GT3 RS with a Manthey equipment is about as severe as a 911 will get? Effectively, Gunther Werks thinks in any other case. Its newest creation, the GXR-Evo, takes the standard 993-generation 911 and turns it into one thing that appears prefer it escaped from a GT racing paddock.
Unveiled at Monterey Automotive Week, the GXR-Evo is Gunther Werks’ most excessive creation but, and likewise its quickest naturally aspirated automobile. It’s a 993 such as you’ve by no means seen earlier than, with sufficient aero {hardware} to make a contemporary GT3 RS look virtually restrained. Simply have a look at it. There’s an unlimited rear wing with intricate endplates, an enormous diffuser, rear wheel covers, a shark fin the place the rear window ought to be, louvres reduce into the entrance wheel arches and an enormous entrance splitter that appears able to clearing visitors from the highway forward. The nostril can be peppered with enormous air intakes, all within the title of producing severe downforce. Gunther Werks hasn’t quoted a downforce determine but, however says the aero bundle creates a ‘vital’ front-end downforce and describes the rear wing as a ‘high-downforce’ unit. And thoughts you, this can be a road authorized automobile!
On the chassis entrance, this automobile will get double-wishbone suspension upfront structure, related in precept to the set-up utilized by the fashionable 911 GT3, whereas JRZ three-way adjustable remote-reservoir dampers sit in any respect 4 corners. Race-spec Brembo brakes deal with stopping duties, whereas magnesium centre-lock wheels assist shave much more weight. And weight is one thing Gunther Werks has taken very critically. The GXR-Evo weighs simply 1082 kg dry, which is round 95 kg lighter than the corporate’s different 993-based creations. A lot of that weight saving comes from its carbon fibre physique, however Gunther Werks has additionally gone via virtually each part searching for pointless grams to take away.
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Then there’s the engine. Overlook turbochargers or electrical help; this can be a correctly old-school, naturally aspirated flat-six. It’s a 4-litre air-cooled unit developed with Rothsport Racing, producing 455 bhp and revving all the best way to 9000 rpm. It will get a slide-valve throttle-body system as an alternative of typical butterfly throttles, which improves airflow and sharpens throttle response. And with a straight-pipe exhaust, this factor ought to sound each bit as wild because it seems to be. The GXR-Evo makes use of an extensively upgraded model of the Getrag G50 six-speed handbook. So, sure, you get to row your personal gears in a 1082 kg, 455 bhp, 9000 rpm air-cooled 911.
Inside, the racing theme continues. There’s a quick-release steering wheel, a Motec digital show, six-point harnesses, carbon fibre bucket seats and even air con. Elective air jacks may also be fitted to the automobile. Correct race automobile stuff, this.
Gunther Werks is making simply 15 examples of the GXR-Evo, making it tremendous uncommon even by the requirements of high-end Porsche restomods. Worth? There’s no determine but, however when you’re even desirous about getting your palms on one, we suspect cash isn’t a lot of a priority.
