This Custom Gunther Werks Porsche Is An 860-HP Tribute To A Racing Legend

Martin Brundle's daughter, Charlie Brundle, designed the ultra-exclusive Gunther Werks Turbo as a tribute to her father's career.

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By: Jeff Glucker

Oct 21, at 2:37pm ET

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The name Martin Brundle has long been associated with motorsport. For younger or casual F1 fans, he's the older gent running through the paddock interviewing drivers, team principals, celebs, and more. For those in the know, however, Brundle's career also spans a lengthy run behind the wheel.

Brundle has stood on F1 podiums, won the World Sportscar Championship, 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 24 Hours of Daytona, dabbled in Rally, and once held the fastest time up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The man knows fast cars on a very high level.

His daughter, automotive designer Charlie Brundle, is celebrating that lengthy career with a special edition car. Not any car would do, of course, so Charlie worked with Gunther Werks to create a monstrous reimagining of a Porsche 911 Turbo.

Meet the Gunther Werks Brundle Edition Turbo in all of its 860-horsepower glory.

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Gunter Werks Brundle Edition Turbo

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Gunther Werks and Charlie Brundle have created a unique livery featuring a two-tone pearl paint scheme inspired by one of Martin's old race helmets. On the rear, the Porsche-like script reads "BRUNDLE", while the initials MB are embossed into the headrests of the thin carbon bucket seats.

Charlie says:

'Designing a car that celebrates my father's racing career has been an incredibly personal experience. Growing up surrounded by motorsport, I've always admired his passion and dedication.'

'To translate that legacy into a design that reflects both his achievements and our relationship as father and daughter is something truly special. It's a rare opportunity to bring our two worlds together in a way that feels authentic to us both.'

Brundle's name further adorns the forged magnesium wheels, door sills, and even the matching Bell helmet that comes with the car and is signed by Martin himself. All told, Gunther Werks plans to build just five examples.

Gunther Werks Turbo Specs

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As with all Gunther Werks builds, the attention to detail and performance are off the charts. There's a turbocharged 4.0-liter flat-six sitting out back that delivers 860 hp and 610 lb-ft of torque. That mighty mill mates to a six-speed manual gearbox, meaning it's up to you to wrangle this beast.

Thankfully, you're also working with a bespoke double-wishbone setup paired with lots of downforce and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes. The best part of the car, however, is a bit of stitching baked into the dashboard.

'The most important bit of the car is the nut holding the steering wheel.'

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While Brundle didn't invent that phrase, he certainly loves to use it, and it fits the build perfectly.

There's no word on price for the Gunther Werks Brundle Edition Turbo. But seeing as there are only five to be built by a company that already turns out seven-figure machines, you can probably guess this one won't be inexpensive either.