Gunther Werks

Koenigsegg's First V8 Client Gemera Breaks Cover at the Aurora Concours in Sweden

Three years after Koenigsegg confirmed a V8-powered version of its four-seat Gemera, the first customer example has finally been showcased in public. The hypercar maker unveiled the car this weekend at the Aurora Concours in Båstad, Sweden, finished in a vivid Johan Röd paint over Engel Svart leather and Alcantara with red stitching accents. This particular client, Gemera, is equipped with the full Crystal Clear sound system, bespoke red-tinted Ghosts on the Aircore seats, and rides on Trofast Aircore carbon wheels. The powertrain pairs a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter hot V8 with Koenigsegg's Dark Matter electric motor via the brand's nine-speed Lightspeed Tourbillon Transmission (LSTT), a four-wheel torque-vectoring system that can send power independently to each wheel. Combined output is 2,300 horsepower, with a sub-2.0-second dash to 60 mph and a top speed in excess of 240 mph. The Gemera was the cover car in a feature we did last year on the most powerful production cars in the world. <- Gallery -> "Today is a big milestone for Koenigsegg, as we roll out the most technically advanced and most ambitious program in our history." - Christian von Koenigsegg, Founder, CEO, Koenigsegg The Gemera realizes a dream von Koenigsegg has held for decades, a proper four-seat, high-performance supercar capable of seating four two-meter adults in comfort with room for luggage. The idea traces back to his childhood, when he first saw his friend's father's Lotus Excel. According to von Koenigsegg, the Gemera itself began taking shape in the mid-2000s, long before its eventual reveal. It first broke cover in 2020 with three electric motors and a tiny twin-turbo three-cylinder engine, and we’ve followed the story from its evolving design phase to its first driveable prototype testing phase in 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christian von Koenigsegg (@heycvk) The production-spec hybrid version was revised in 2023 to employ Koenigsegg's single Dark Matter motor, lifting output to 1,400 horsepower, and news that the V8 variant was on the production line surfaced earlier this year in March. Production of the Gemera is capped at 300 units, a ceiling set at the car's original 2020 unveiling. Koenigsegg has confirmed all 300 build slots are already accounted for. Original pricing started from $1.7 million, though the industry estimates have placed fully specified V8 examples well above $2 million. For a company that has built its reputation on low-volume, two-seat hypercars, the four-seat Gemera represents a significant departure, one that doesn’t compromise on the brand’s core principles of high-performance speed and design details like the signature dihedral synchro-helix doors, now being offered in a more usable package as a Mega GT. View All Koenigseggs For Sale Images: @Koenigsegg

McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

What $55 Million Looks Like On Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront

There's something to be said about luxury living in South Florida, where year-round sunshine, waterfront views, and a lifestyle built around the outdoors have made it one of the world's most desirable places to call home. From massive estates along the Intracoastal to modern penthouses overlooking the beaches, it's a market where exceptional homes are part of everyday life. Recently completed, finding its space in Fort Lauderdale’s exclusive Sunrise Intercoastal gated community, 513 Middle River stands out as one of those incredible properties, listed by the team at Charles Rutenberg Realty FTL and now available on dR Realty for $55,000,000. GALLERY-EMBED Built by Prestige Homes on an oversized waterfront lot with 145 feet of frontage, the home immediately commands attention with clean, modern architectural lines, expansive glass, and uninterrupted views across the water. A newly constructed seawall and private dock make it just as appealing for boaters as it is for car collectors looking to enjoy the South Florida lifestyle. Privacy also plays a major role in the property's appeal. In addition to being located inside a gated community with dedicated police patrol, the residence sits behind its own private gates, creating a secluded, resort-style retreat with the convenience of nearby dining, shopping, and marinas. GALLERY-EMBED Inside, the focus shifts toward luxury, entertainment, and everyday comfort. The residence takes shape as a fully integrated smart home, giving owners the ability to manage lighting, climate, security, cameras, and entry systems through its own network. In addition to all the tech, the home's amenities mirror those of a private resort. A collector-focused eight-car garage flows directly into a stylish club room and lounge, while a custom 4K laser theater, professional-grade fitness center, spacious entertainment areas, sauna, and dedicated wellness spaces offer an environment for hosting guests or enjoying quiet weekends away. GALLERY-EMBED The outdoor spaces are where the home truly embraces the South Florida lifestyle. Centered around an 85-foot custom mosaic swimming pool with cascading waterfalls, the backyard is more like a five-star resort overlooking the water. Multiple lounge areas encourage indoor-outdoor living, while the rooftop entertaining space provides another vantage point to take in the views. It's a thoughtful touch that supports the property's focus on experience as much as its architecture. For buyers looking for a modern South Florida waterfront estate that offers privacy, smart tech, luxury amenities, and exceptional design, Prestige Homes’ 513 Middle River raises the bar for Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront living. Discover on dR Reality GALLERY-EMBED

Koenigsegg's First V8 Client Gemera Breaks Cover at the Aurora Concours in Sweden

McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

What $55 Million Looks Like On Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront

Koenigsegg's First V8 Client Gemera Breaks Cover at the Aurora Concours in Sweden

McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

What $55 Million Looks Like On Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront

Koenigsegg's First V8 Client Gemera Breaks Cover at the Aurora Concours in Sweden

McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

What $55 Million Looks Like On Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront

By Charles Bradley – August 14, 2026

Gunther Werks GXR-Evo Is a 455-HP Carbon-Fiber Ode to Analog Performance

There is no shortage of ways to make a Porsche 911 faster. Gunther Werks, however, has spent nine years pursuing something more exacting: stripping away everything that does not serve the driving experience and rebuilding the iconic 993-generation platform around a singular objective – going faster. The result – revealed today at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering – is the Gunther Werks GXR-Evo, the fastest naturally aspirated car in the marque’s history and its most extreme expression of analog performance. Limited to just 15 examples globally, the GXR-Evo transforms the 993-generation platform into a purpose-built machine engineered around lightweight construction, motorsport-derived technology and an uncompromising connection between driver and car. At its core, the GXR-Evo represents Gunther Werks’ philosophy of blending analog performance with modern engineering and bespoke design. But this latest commission pushes that philosophy beyond the boundaries of its previous work, shedding 210 pounds compared with the Coupe and weighing just 2,386 pounds dry. “The GXR-Evo represents the purest interpretation of everything Gunther Werks stands for,” said Peter Nam, CEO and founder of Gunther Werks. “Every component has been designed with purpose, every surface shaped by function and every decision made to elevate the driving experience. This is a no compromise racing thoroughbred engineered to attack every apex with absolute precision. All while preserving the analog soul and legacy that is ingrained in the DNA of all Gunther Werks cars.” The GXR-Evo is, in other words, a study in restraint. Rather than adding weight and complexity in pursuit of performance, Gunther Werks has scrutinized virtually every component, removing unnecessary mass while reengineering the car around aerodynamic efficiency and circuit capability. Carbon Fiber, Crafted for Speed The transformation begins with a full carbon-fiber body finished in an exquisite 12k 2x2 carbon-fiber weave. The material is central not only to the GXR-Evo’s weight reduction but also to its aerodynamic strategy, with the bodywork engineered to maximize efficiency while minimizing mass. At the front, an aggressive splitter and canards work with integrated tunnels that direct airflow through the vented front fenders. The system relieves pressure while generating significant front-end downforce. The rear receives an equally purposeful treatment. A newly engineered high-downforce wing features sculpted carbon-fiber endplates, while the rear window has been deleted in favor of an integrated shark-fin stability element. Carbon-fiber quarter windows allow air to flow into the engine, reinforcing the GXR-Evo’s singular focus on performance. The result is a silhouette in which function dictates form. Every aerodynamic element exists for a reason, and the extensive use of carbon fiber gives the car a visual expression that reflects the engineering beneath it. That approach extends to the GXR-Evo’s wheels. Lightweight magnesium center-lock wheels reduce unsprung mass, while competition-level tire-pressure monitoring is intended to provide additional confidence during demanding driving. A Naturally Aspirated 9,000-RPM Heart For all its modern engineering, the GXR-Evo’s defining feature is probably its engine. Power comes from a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six co-developed with air-cooled specialists Rothsport Racing. Producing 455 horsepower, the four-cam, twin-valve engine revs to nearly 9,000 rpm. Rather than relying on forced induction or electrification, the GXR-Evo embraces the immediacy of a naturally aspirated engine. Its power is delivered through a comprehensively re-engineered Getrag G50 six-speed manual transmission, preserving the mechanical engagement that defines Gunther Werks commissions. A raw straight-pipe exhaust system further emphasizes the car’s uncompromising mechanical character. Combined with a dry weight of just 2,386 pounds, the powertrain gives the GXR-Evo an exceptional power-to-weight ratio while maintaining the visceral connection between driver and machine that sits at the heart of Gunther Werks’ philosophy. The intake system receives equally specialized attention. A slide-valve throttle-body system replaces conventional butterfly valves, eliminating airflow obstruction within the intake tract to maximize volumetric efficiency. The result is razor-sharp throttle response and immediate power delivery, reinforcing the character of the naturally aspirated engine. A Chassis Built for the Circuit The GXR-Evo’s chassis has been engineered with the same single-minded approach. A bespoke double-wishbone front suspension is paired with JRZ three-way adjustable remote-reservoir dampers. Brembo Pista race brakes provide stopping capability, while motorsport-grade ABS is incorporated into the package. The combination is intended to give the GXR-Evo the precision necessary for demanding circuit driving without abandoning its analog character. That distinction is important. Gunther Werks describes the GXR-Evo as an exercise in engineering designed to bridge the gap between road legality and motorsport capability. Nearly every aspect of the vehicle has been remastered around uncompromising circuit performance. The result is not simply a lightweight 911. It is a purpose-built interpretation of the air-cooled 911 silhouette, engineered around the demands of a driver who wants the mechanical experience of a highly developed analog machine. The Cockpit Becomes a Driver’s Workspace Inside, the GXR-Evo is stripped to its essential purpose: maximizing driver performance. A Racetech carbon-Kevlar racing seat secured by a Schroth six-point harness anchors the driver within an eight-point roll cage. Ahead of the driver is a fully configurable Motec digital display with integrated lap timing and race diagnostics, paired with an all-new quick-release steering wheel. Additional race-derived equipment includes a built-in pneumatic air-jack system, a digital rearview mirror with an integrated backup camera, an OMP electronic fire-suppression system and a driver helmet cooling system engineered to maintain comfort during extended track sessions. It is a very different interpretation of automotive luxury. Rather than surrounding occupants with traditional luxury materials and convenience features, the GXR-Evo delivers exclusivity through specialized equipment, bespoke engineering and the meticulous execution of components designed around the driving experience. Even the car’s electrical architecture receives attention through a new strategic partnership between Gunther Werks and OPTIMA Batteries. OPTIMA Batteries will serve as the exclusive provider of lithium batteries for future Gunther Werks projects. A Bespoke Simulator for Every Owner For the 15 collectors who secure a GXR-Evo, the experience extends beyond the car itself. Each owner will receive a bespoke racing simulator designed in collaboration with MYSIM. Individually commissioned and numbered, each simulator is hand-welded from 6061-T6 aluminum and clad in carbon-fiber panels that mirror the construction of the GXR-Evo. The steering wheel is engineered specifically for simulator use while matching the wheel in the GXR-Evo, creating continuity between the virtual and physical driving experiences. More significantly, each simulator is precisely configured to mirror the dynamics of its individual vehicle. Owners can therefore refine their skills in the virtual environment before taking their cars to the circuit. It is a particularly fitting extension of the GXR-Evo philosophy. The car is not presented simply as a collectible object but as a machine intended to be driven, explored and mastered. The Ultimate Gunther Werks Expression The GXR-Evo represents the culmination of nine years of engineering development and motorsport-driven innovation. Its 455-horsepower naturally aspirated flat-six, nearly 9,000-rpm redline, six-speed manual transmission, carbon-fiber construction and 2,386-pound dry weight all contribute to a singular interpretation of performance. But the significance of the GXR-Evo extends beyond its numbers. With only 15 examples planned globally, each car represents the convergence of limited production, bespoke engineering and an intensely focused driving philosophy. Every component has been scrutinized, optimized and assigned a purpose, while the car’s analog character remains central to the experience. Gunther Werks describes the GXR-Evo as the definitive track-focused evolution of the air-cooled 911 silhouette and the most extreme expression of its philosophy ever created. In an era increasingly defined by digital interfaces, hybrid powertrains and ever-more complicated performance technology, the GXR-Evo takes a different route. It reduces the equation to its essential elements: a lightweight carbon-fiber body, a naturally aspirated flat-six, a manual transmission, motorsport-derived chassis technology and a driver at the center of it all. For Gunther Werks, that is the ultimate luxury – the freedom to remove everything unnecessary and concentrate entirely on the experience of driving. Images by Gunther Werks

By Jordan Aquistapace – July 09, 2026

Gunther Werks Makes Its European Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Goodwood stands out as one of the greatest automotive celebrations on the planet, but it’s also become a proving ground for manufacturers. For both enthusiasts and brands, the first Goodwood Festival of Speed experience is often the most memorable, which will be the case for Gunther Werks this year. The Huntington Beach-based atelier is bringing its very best to the global stage with its European debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The California company will showcase the new Project F-26 and its 993-based Turbo, giving those in attendance a firsthand look at the future of analogue Porsches.Making the biggest impression will likely be Project F-26, Gunther Werks’ limited-production Slantnose-inspired build that combines 1980s Porsche racing influence with modern-day performance. Limited to just 26 examples worldwide, the F-26 features a twin-turbocharged 4.0L flat-six producing 1,067 horsepower and 750 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent through a six-speed manual transmission to keep the driver fully involved. With a lightweight 2,700-pound curb weight, motorsport-derived suspension, and ultra-aggressive aero, Project F-26 was built to attack the famous Goodwood hill climb. Behind the wheel will be racing veteran Formula One, NASCAR, and rallycross driver Scott Speed.Joining the Project F-26 will be the Gunther Werks Turbo, another showcase of the brand’s approach to modernizing the Porsche 911 without losing its raw character. Based on the 993-generation, the limited-run Turbo delivers 850 horsepower from a 4.0L twin-turbo flat-six paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. The focus remains on creating a more engaging driving experience through sharper suspension, upgraded braking systems, and serious chassis development.The arrival of Gunther Werks at Goodwood Festival of Speed highlights the growing passion and appreciation for bespoke Porsche restorations. While the event celebrates everything from historic race cars to the latest hypercars, the hill climb remains the ultimate stage for manufacturers and builders to prove what their machines can do. With two heavily engineered air-cooled Porsche 911s taking on the iconic 1.16-mile course, Gunther Werks is set to make a memorable entrance on one of the world’s biggest automotive stages.

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