Here's Gunther Werks' new £46k aero kit for the 992-gen 911 Turbo S
Here's Gunther Werks' new £46k aero kit for the 992-gen 911 Turbo S
Those magnesium wheels will set you back an extra £12k on top. Ouch
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Fancy dressing up yer 992-generation Turbo S? Cali-based Porsche tuner Gunther Werks has just unveiled this shiny new carbon fibre aero suit, and it adds more presence to a car that isn't really lacking any.
You'll need £46k for all eight pieces, including a front lip sporting aggressive fins, side skirts, plus a rear diffuser and redesigned wing combo. Wire an extra £12k on top, and Gunther Werks will add lightweight, forged magnesium alloys from Vorsteiner.
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In return, the kit aims to improve downforce and airflow while maintaining a factory level of fit and finish, since these parts slot right into the OEM mounting points.
The carbon used is also said to be 30 per cent stronger than the traditional stuff, since it's bonded with Autoclave technology. It's a process whereby the raw material is first cured within a temperature and pressure-controlled chamber, increasing stiffness and durability.
No more performance on offer, but again, the 911 Turbo S isn't really lacking any. The 3.7-litre flat-six kicks out 642bhp, gets to 62mph in under three seconds and hits its vmax at 205mph.
It's the first product to be released by Gunther Werks' new sub-brand, 'GW9', which will focus primarily on suiting and booting modern 911s. Expect to see more kits like this in due course.
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