Martin Brundle got a twin-turbo 911 with his name on it, and his daughter Charlie drew the paint.
On October 21, Huntington Beach-based Gunther Werks announced the Brundle Edition Turbo, a five-car run developed with Martin Brundle and designed by his daughter, Charlie Brundle. Martin’s résumé includes a Le Mans win for Jaguar in 1990. Charlie’s, per Gunther Werks, runs through McLaren Automotive, Aston Martin and Jaguar Land Rover.
What’s Underneath the Paint
The starting point is the company’s Turbo program, which Gunther Werks describes as a remastered 993 capped at 75 examples and rated at 850 hp. The Brundle Edition nudges that to 860 hp from a 4.0-liter twin-turbo, air-cooled flat-six that Gunther Werks specifies and Rothsport Racing builds, according to the program page. It spins to 7,500 rpm, runs a MoTeC ECU and flat-fan cooling, and drives the rear wheels through a Getrag six-speed with custom ratios and a carbon-clutch differential with 40 percent locking. Claimed curb weight is 2,700 pounds.
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A little skepticism is warranted on the numbers. The press release lists 610 lb-ft of torque; the spec table on the same page says 600. Gunther Werks also quotes a 3.18 lb/hp power-to-weight ratio, but its own figures work out closer to 3.14. Neither discrepancy will change the experience, but they suggest the spec sheet got less attention than the paint.
Ten horsepower isn’t the real upgrade. The release bundles Brembo CCMR carbon-ceramics with forged billet calipers, which are optional on the regular Turbo, plus an adjustable high-downforce wing, front canards, and Sport and Track calibrations Martin helped refine.
One detail buyers should press on: the release calls the suspension “bespoke double-wishbone,” while the spec list cites DGR computer-controlled active coilovers, a hydraulic nose lift, bespoke uprights and a front strut brace. Gunther Werks hasn’t explained how those pieces fit together on a 993-based chassis.
The Easter Eggs
Charlie’s livery is a hand-painted, two-tone pearl lifted from her father’s crash helmet. The 18-inch, one-off forged magnesium wheels (11 inches wide up front, 13 out back) reference the Brabham Formula 1 car Martin drove. Smoked LED indicators, smoked taillights, decklid lettering, unique sills and a one-off key round out the exterior.
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Inside, the dash carries one of Martin’s favorite lines: “The most important bit of the car is the nut holding the steering wheel.” There are hand-signed dash end plates, an MB monogram embossed in the headrests and a seat-bolster label nodding to the colors of his Grand Prix cars. Every buyer also gets a matching Bell HP77 helmet, F1-homologated and signed by Martin.
Living With One
The romance has maintenance implications:
- Paint repair. A hand-painted, two-tone pearl isn’t something a local collision shop blends in an afternoon. Owners should insist on an agreed-value collector policy that names the original builder for repairs. An actual-cash-value policy on a car like this is asking for an argument.
- Magnesium wheels. They save unsprung weight, but magnesium corrodes quickly once its protective finish is breached. Any curb strike deserves an inspection, and acidic wheel cleaners should never touch them.
- Fuel. Gunther Werks says the engine is calibrated for high-octane gasoline but hasn’t published a minimum rating. That’s worth asking before a road trip through regions where 91 is the best pump available.
- Warranty. Gunther Werks advertises a five-year/100,000-mile warranty that stays with the car, which matters for resale on a car most owners will eventually flip.
- Paperwork. Because the Turbo is pitched as a remastered 993, not a new car, registration and emissions obligations typically follow the donor chassis. Confirm the rules in your state before signing anything.
Price and Debut
There’s no published price. The car makes its public debut at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, which runs October 29–November 1, so the doors open today.
From a market perspective, the Brundle Edition shows where high-end restomods are heading. Gunther Werks’ own site now lists several tightly capped special editions, including a separate five-car Thermal Edition. When base horsepower hovers around 850 regardless, the differentiator becomes provenance: a name, a story, a signed helmet. For collectors, that can hold value better than an extra 50 hp. It also means the car’s worth is tied to one person’s legacy, which is a different bet than buying hardware.
Brundle’s steering-wheel line was always a joke about keeping the driver humble. On the dash of an 860-hp, rear-drive, three-pedal 911, it reads more like a warning. Would you pay for a name and a signed helmet at whatever they ask, or take the plain Turbo and keep the 10 hp you can’t feel?
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