Gunther Werks, the coachbuilder for potential Singer buyers who want their retro 911s to have a little more Hot Wheels flair, have unveiled their latest piece: the Project F-26.
If that name evokes thoughts of fighter jets, looking at it will probably have the same effect. The number in the name is pulling double duty, however, representing the build volume. And, no, you probably shouldn’t expect to see one in Australia.
The rapidly beating heart of the F-26 is a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged air-cooled flat-six co-developed with Rothsport Racing, and the numbers are appropriately unhinged: 745kW and 1017Nm of torque, thanks in part to a race-derived flat fan for enhanced cooling.
All of this is channelled through a six-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheels. It’s a purist’s drivetrain combination mated to a level of power that requires a healthy dose of courage to fully exploit.
The entire car is a comprehensive re-engineering exercise, tipping the scales at just 1224kg thanks to a full carbon fibre body.
The chassis is reworked with a 30mm longer wheelbase, a new double-wishbone front suspension, and adaptive JRZ dampers to try and tame the power. The aggressive Slantnose-inspired bodywork, massive rear wing, and widened arches aren’t just for show; they’re necessary to house the massive 295-front and 335-rear tyres.
While Singer has cornered the market on understated, OEM-plus perfection, Gunther Werks clearly understands the commercial reality of the high-end restomod scene: there’s a segment of buyers who want more visual drama and outrageous performance.
The F-26 is a calculated and extreme answer to that demand, a true hypercar in a classic 911 silhouette built for the shock-and-awe theatre of Monterey Car Week.
The price? A lazy $2.4 million AUD. Get after it. Or, if you want something that’s actually sold locally… there’s always Singer.
PS… am I the only one seeing a little NC MX-5 in the front end? 😂
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