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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Porsche 993 Reimagined: Gunther Werks GWX
California tuning house Gunther Werks has once again reimagine the Porsche 993 with its latest model, the GWX. Not only does it represent the pinnacle of the lineup, thanks to cutting-edge technologies and materials, the GWX is an ultra-exclusive model precious few will fact, Gunther Werks says production is capped to a mere three units. Only those invited by the company have the opportunity to purchase one, adding to its exclusive nature. You might notice the look of the GWX is unique. That's in part thanks to numerous bespoke carbon-fiber body panels found nowhere else. Optimized for aerodynamics and optimal downforce, they're made to function and look good. Those exclusive body panels include the vented front fenders, side skirts, rear quarter panels, hood, front bumper, rear diffuser, rear bumper, and rear wing with decklid ram air scoop. Also setting the GWX apart visually from other Porsche 993s is the bespoke paint developed by Gunther Werks, called Candy Purple. The hue will only be applied to the GWX and no other build. Paired with silver pinstriping and exposed herringbone carbon-fiber weave down the middle of the car from bumper to bumper, it makes a striking statement. Under the skin is a 4.0-liter flat-six with 440-horsepower and 320 lb.-ft. of torque on tap. The engine is based on the one used for the Gunther Werks Coupe, with some of the advanced technologies from the GWR applied. But the engine also contains a new design that's exclusive to the GXR: advanced sliding throttle body plates. Providing ultra-quick throttle response, the feature doesn't block airflow at all at wide-open throttle, improving performance. 'Our new GWX takes all we have learned with remastering the Porsche 911 platform and pushes it even further,' said Peter Nam, CEO and founder of Gunther Werks. 'We are extremely excited to offer this pinnacle of performance to our most loyal customers and continue to showcase our technical prowess with our newest offerings.' Images via Gunther Werks
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
‘Mission: Impossible' star Tom Cruise's car collection: A 2005 Bugatti Veyron to a Porsche 993 and many more
The action star from the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise has taken the world by storm ever since the beginning of his career. The actor has managed to accumulate a lot of wealth in his years in the industry. Due to this, he's managed to create quite an impressive collection of assets, specifically some of the most expensive and rare cars in his collection. From Porsche to Bugatti, the actor has it all. Here are some of the top cars in his mind-blowing car collection. A Chevrolet Corvette C1: Vintage Dream Tom Cruise 's collection consists of a lot of expensive as well as vintage marvels. The Chevrolet Corvette C1 from 1958 is one of those beauties. The actor owns this vintage car that has a two-tone glacier blue and white paint job, along with a 6.2-litre LS3 crate engine, as well as a total of 430 HP! The average market price for this car stands at a whopping $118,914! Bugatti Veyron Super Sport with high horsepower This Bugatti car in Cruise's multi-million-dollar car collection is a force to be reckoned with. The car boasts 1,001 horsepower with its W16 engine. It also features a 75 HP four-cylinder to a 238 HP inline-six in the M3 Sport Evo. The exclusive car is one of the most renowned cars in his collection, not only for the fact that he was one of the first celebrities to purchase the car in 2005, but something else entirely. This car boasted a price of $1,850,000, making it one of the most expensive ones in his collection. The actor, during the premiere of his film 'Mission: Impossible 3,' managed to get the car up to the red carpet with his wife (now divorced), Katie Holmes. The actor managed to get out of the car himself just fine; however, as he went to open the passenger door for his wife, it just would not budge. What is even funnier is that due to the incident, Cruise was 'allegedly' banned from purchasing any Bugattis in the future! Porsche 993: Last of its kind The Porsche 993 is another magnificent beauty in Cruise's collection. The car boasts a new twin-turbocharged engine, all paired up with redesigned cylinder heads, with a 3.6-litre engine as well. It initially produced 272 PS but was later on increased to 285 PS in 1996. This car is also labelled as one of the last cars with an air-cooling system. Depending on the model type and version, the average cost of the car goes up to $141,121. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class This Mercedes is another massive addition to Cruise's car collection. With a 6.0-litre engine, this car is mostly well known as one of the best luxury cars and is also known for its weight and size as well. It has V8 engines (AMG) and is also available in various hybrid models. The car itself costs around $94,250 in total. A Saleen Mustang S281 This is one of the most elegant cars from the action star's collection. Not only did he manage to get it shipped overnight from California to New Jersey, all for a promotional event, but it was also one of his most popular cars in 2010. The car boasts a 4.6-litre V8 engine, which produces 330 HP as well. Depending on the model and features, this car can cost anywhere from $9,750 to $32,645. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS: From film to reality During his stunt in the film 'Jack Reacher', Tom Cruise was seen driving this car, after which he decided to buy the car as well. The 1970 Chevrolet features a four-speed with a red-with-black-stripes design. It also has a 450 HP V8 engine, making it a powerful and attractive addition to his expensive car collection. The car is valued at around $55,000 in total. The vintage 1949 Buick Roadster Valued at $33,000, this car is another vintage car lover's dream to buy. The car has a 5.2-litre V8 engine as well as a convertible feature! The car is one of the most simple and sleek cars in Tom Cruise's collection. What makes it even more special is that it is another one of the actor's cars that he managed to buy after using it in a film. The actor got this car after doing a scene in it during his film 'Rain Man'. 1976 Dodge Colt; notably Cruise's first car This rebadged Mitsubishi Galant might not cost as much as most of the cars in his collection but is still one of the most special features still. The car is reportedly Cruise's first ever vehicle, which he used for travelling from New Jersey to New York. It costs around $1,500, depending on the model and specs. The racer car: Nissan 300ZX SCCA Race Car This Nissan car is one of the most popular features in the 'Vanilla Sky' actor's collection. His love for doing death-defying and action-packed stunts not only translates on screen but also to his personal life, according to this beauty. The car features a 3.0-litre V6, Jim Wolf Technologies camshafts, an HKS exhaust system, MSA headers, and a throttle body. The actor does not own it anymore, according to Top Gear, it was auctioned off in 2022. The car was sold off at a price of $100,000! Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Will This Flooded Porsche 993 Carrera Ever Be The Same?
Read the full story on Backfire News Most people would give up on this 1995 Porsche 993 Carrera after it sat submerged in a river for over four years. After all, the thing not only suffered extensive water damage and exposure to the minerals in the river silt, there's serious collision damage to the front end, all down the passenger side, and to the driver's side rear other words, this Porsche 911, the last of the air cooled models, is a complete mess. But one man saw potential and took on the formidable project. Instead of just rushing through, he did the whole thing the hard, yet correct, way. That alone is admirable. Just cleaning up the classic Porsche must have been a time-consuming, frustrating task. He had to disassemble what was left of the car, finding mud caked in every nook and cranny. And once that was all cleaned up, he was faced with a trashed powertrain, trashed drivetrain, trashed body, and trashed interior, all disassembled. This is how you repair a car that's been flooded. Some people just get the engine running again, hose it down, and call it good. But mold could be growing in the carpeting or noise insulation, and you wouldn't find out until much further down the road. Doing a complete disassembly is sadly necessary, even though it's time consuming. First, he worked to straighten out the damage to the body panels and chassis, replacing sections that were too damaged. Then it had to be repainted. Next was getting the axles, suspension, etc. back on the car. The guy had to dig all the river crud out of the flat-six and transaxle, plus address corrosion buildup. That, combined with rebuilding the engine and transmission, was a tall task, but the guy navigated it. He took care of all the other systems on the car, including the brakes and all the electrical, installed the interior, added BBS wheels, and created something special. Where most people would've relegated the Porsche 993 to the scrapyard at best, this man made sure to resurrect it from a watery death, giving the classic car new life. Image via Car Restoration/YouTube
