Gunther Werks’ Project F-26 revives the Slantnose with 1,000 hp, carbon bodywork and a manual gearbox, limited to 26 builds.
Gunther Werks unveiled its first Slantnose-inspired commission Friday at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, a carbon-intensive reimagining of the air-cooled 911 that targets four-figure output and analog engagement in equal measure.
Called Project F-26—a nod to its fighter-jet-like aero profile and a production cap of 26 units—the coupe revives the drama of Porsche’s 935-era “Slantnose” while leaning on the shop’s latest composite techniques. The hand-formed front end replaces the original pop-up lamps with fixed units to reduce drag and improve airflow, feeding a body that the company says tips the scales at about 2,700 pounds thanks to extensive carbon fiber.
Power comes from an air-cooled, twin-turbo 4.0-liter flat-six co-developed with Rothsport Racing. The engine is rated at 1,000 horsepower and 750 lb-ft of torque, driving the rear wheels through a six-speed manual and limited-slip differential. A race-derived flat cooling fan—chosen for even cylinder temperatures—sits over upgraded intake hardware: a new carbon airbox, redesigned intercooler plenum and intake plumbing with integrated blowoff valves. The system is calibrated for high-octane ethanol, with adaptive mapping for premium gasoline. A custom 935-style exhaust with external wastegates supplies the soundtrack.
Chassis changes are comprehensive. Project F-26 adopts an all-new double-wishbone front suspension, adaptive JRZ dampers, motorsport-grade ABS and advanced traction control. The rear axle line is pushed back 30 millimeters, extending wheelbase and shifting mass rearward for stability. Rolling stock is period-evocative and purpose-built: staggered Turbo Twist magnesium monoblocks wearing Continental ExtremeContact Force rubber sized 295/30R18 front and 335/30R18 rear. A large carbon rear wing, squared-off rear quarters and deep side intakes complete a package aimed at downforce and cooling as much as nostalgia.
Inside, the cabin highlights function and craft. Exposed carbon weaves alongside custom leather and an Alcantara headliner. The steering wheel echoes a fighter wing’s angle, while a wood shift knob nods to Porsche’s competition heritage. A contemporary dash integrates a Porsche Classic head unit with Apple CarPlay, blending vintage cues with modern connectivity.
“The Slantnose is a bold icon from Porsche’s past,” founder Peter Nam said, adding that the timing felt right to recast the look with modern engineering for drivers who still want a visceral, manual-gearbox experience.
Gunther Werks did not disclose pricing. Each of the 26 commissions will be built to customer specification, the company said. The F-26 extends the brand’s playbook—lightweight materials, air-cooled engines, and high-touch interiors—into one of Stuttgart’s most polarizing silhouettes, signaling continued appetite at Monterey for coachbuilt, driver-first specials that balance nostalgia with outright performance.
