F-26 redefines the rare Porsche 911

A rare remastered Porsche 911 called the F-26 blends a jet inspired look with extreme power and a limited run.

The Gunther Werks F-26 Elevates the Porsche 911 Design

Gunther Werks rolled out the F-26 at The Quail during Monterey Car Week, presenting a new take on the Porsche 911. GW describes the car as a remastering of the iconic model, blending a bespoke front end and headlight shape with the mid 1990s greenhouse while nodding to the 935 Slantnose and the Slantnose road car. It looks different, yet unmistakably 911, a careful balance that maker and audience both seem to respect. The F-26 arrives as a limited run with 26 units and a price that sits well into the six figures, underscoring the brand's ultra exclusive market.

Under the skin the F-26 is a bold engineering package. It weighs about 2,700 pounds and uses a 4.0 liter flat six developed with Rothsport Racing, boosted to 1,000 horsepower and 750 pound feet of torque. A six speed manual with a limited slip diff drives a broad set of tires, 295 up front and 335 rear, supported by a new double wishbone front suspension, adaptive dampers, and a 30 millimeter longer wheelbase toward the rear for stability. The result is a track ready feel in a street car, with the kind of grip that can make a smooth confident pull onto a highway a small triumph.

Design like this walks a line between homage and reinvention. Gunther Werks aims to satisfy collectors who want rarity and performance, but the project also raises questions about what it means to keep a historic shape relevant. The F-26 is a statement about brand identity and consumer taste at the highest level of car culture, where engineering risk and price tag run in lockstep. If the market embraces it, the approach may push other builders to push boundaries; if not, it risks becoming an expensive curiosity that highlights the fragility of exclusivity.

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As the market for extreme remasters grows, the taste for audacious redesigns will keep shaping the road ahead