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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 48 MIN

Peter Nam of Gunther Werks (with Special Guest Patrick Long)

from Horsepower Heritage · host Maurice Merrick

The spectacular Porsches built by Gunther Werks might be the ultimate expression of the ultimate air-cooled 911. Founder Peter Nam disliked how technology was dulling the driving experience, so he and his team have instead to worked to re-engineer the 993 platform in a way that strengthens the car's already fantastic attributes. With extensive use of carbon fiber, a stiffened chassis, a highly tuned suspension and precision-built Rothsport engines and robust transmission, Gunther Werks cars have become ions unto themselves.In this episode, Peter tells the story of Gunther Werks, joined by veteran racer and Gunther Werks test driver Patrick Long. Recorded live at Finish Line Auto Club in Calabasas, California with special co-host Tony Principe.VISIT GUNTHERWERKS:https://guntherwerks.com/VISIT FINISH LINE AUTO CLUB:https://www.finishlineautoclub.com/SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@horsepowerheritageFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comINSTAGRAM: @horsepowerheritageHORSEPOWER HERITAGE is created, produced and hosted by Maurice Merrick.Get in touch with Maurice:https://horsepowerheritage.com/contactSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!

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The spectacular Porsches built by Gunther Werks might be the ultimate expression of the ultimate air-cooled 911. Founder Peter Nam disliked how technology was dulling the driving experience, so he and his team have instead to worked to re-engineer the 993 platform in a way that strengthens the car's already fantastic attributes. With extensive use of carbon fiber, a stiffened chassis, a highly tuned suspension and precision-built Rothsport engines and robust transmission, Gunther ...

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