Heavy duty, lightweight: Gunther Werks GXR-Evo
What’s better than an air-cooled Porsche? An air-cooled Porsche with a lot of horsepower that’s also super light. Like the Gunther Werks GXR-Evo.
Next-level lightness
Featured Car: Gunther Werks GXR-Evo
It’s anything but a carbon copy of something in existence. Rather, it's a carbon-clad weapon, if we’re honest: Enter the Gunther Werks GXR-Evo, the fastest naturally aspirated car in the young brand's history. Limited to just 15 units globally, this 993-generation track weapon is constructed around a full carbon-fiber body with an exquisite 12k 2x2 weave.
By stripping away every unnecessary gram, the GXR-Evo tips the scales at a dry weight of merely 2,386 lbs – shedding 210 lbs compared to the Coupe. The aerodynamic package is equally uncompromising, featuring an aggressive front splitter, canards, and a high-downforce rear wing with a deleted rear window in favor of a shark-fin stability element.
Powering this featherweight is a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine, co-developed with Rothsport Racing, pushing out 455 hp and revving to nearly 9,000 rpm. Paired with a Getrag G50 six-speed manual transmission and a specialized slide-valve throttle-body system, the driver engagement is as pure as it gets. The stripped-down interior features a Racetech carbon-Kevlar racing seat and a Motec digital display, fully leaning into the motorsport vibe. As a final touch of exclusivity, each owner receives a bespoke MYSIM racing simulator, perfectly configured to mirror their individual car's dynamics.
