Our Story

The company's name pays tribute to Gunther Wendt, the NASA engineer known for his exacting standards during the Apollo program. His precision and discipline embody the values that guide every project: purpose, integrity, and an uncompromising attention to detail.

The 993, the final air-cooled generation, provides the foundation for that vision. It marked the end of an era, but for Gunther Werks, it was the beginning of a new one. Founder Peter Nam wanted a car with the analog driving feel and emotional connection of the original 911, refined through contemporary methods. The 993 offered a platform to explore what the car could become if re-engineered to modern standards without losing its soul.

When Peter set out to create Gunther Werks, he was met with skepticism from investors and industry veterans who said it couldn't be done. Nearly all turned him away. Rather than discouragement, those rejections became his fuel.

Gunther Werks is vertically integrated, designing, engineering, and manufacturing most of its componentry in the United States to maintain complete control over quality and precision. Every new development — with the exception of the motor — is designed to be backward compatible with earlier commissions, allowing owners to benefit from ongoing innovation.