Mat Watson and the carwow team put the extraordinary Gunther Werks F26 through a demanding sequence of acceleration and braking challenges, matching the heavily reengineered Porsche 993 against increasingly formidable modern supercars. Conducted on a closed airfield, the tests examine not only straight-line performance but also traction, braking capability, gear changes, and the distinctive driving characteristics of a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive machine with enormous power.
At the heart of the F26 is a extensively modified 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six derived from the Porsche 993 platform. Producing a staggering 1,067 horsepower and 1,017 Nm of torque, the engine drives the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. With extensive carbon-fiber construction throughout the body and other components, the car weighs just 1,347 kg. Limited to only 26 examples worldwide and carrying a price of around £1.2 million, the F26 occupies an exceptionally rare place among modern Porsche-based creations.
Its first opponent is the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, representing a very different approach to performance. The 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six produces 525 horsepower and 465 Nm, delivered to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Although significantly less powerful, the GT3 RS combines sophisticated launch control and rapid automated gear changes with a highly developed chassis, while weighing approximately 1,450 kg.
The next escalation brings Lamborghini’s Huracán Performante into the contest. Its naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 develops 640 horsepower and 600 Nm, with an all-wheel-drive system providing a major traction advantage. Despite its sophisticated drivetrain, the Lamborghini is also heavier than the F26 at approximately 1,482 kg.
With each new challenger raising the stakes, the F26 faces an increasingly difficult test of its extraordinary power-to-weight advantage. Will its lightweight carbon-fiber construction, massive twin-turbo output, and raw rear-wheel-drive character be enough to overcome the traction and technology of modern supercars? Or will the next challenger finally expose the limits of this 1,067-hp Porsche-based monster? The only way to find out is to watch the races unfold and see who ultimately comes out on top!
Source: carwow
