The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering - Storyboards

  • Gunther Werks GWR: Where GT3 RS Meets Porsche Cup Car In A Nostalgic 993 Body
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  • The highly anticipated Gunther Works GWR based on the Porsche 911 (993), is set to make its global debut on August 16, 2024
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  • The GWR is the culmination of seven years of development and engineering, representing the next chapter for the restomodder
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  • Power comes from a Rothsport 4.0l NA flat-6, that produces 500 horsepower and 340 pound-feet with a cutting-edge slide valve system
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  • A redesigned intake manifold, and lightweight titanium components
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  • Extensive use of carbon fiber throughout the body means the GWR only weighs 2,400 pounds
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  • The aerodynamically optimized lightweight magnesium wheels, can also be equipped with optional Aero discs
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  • The GWR's cockpit prioritizes the driver experience with sporty carbon-fiber bucket seats and a 6-speed manual gearbox
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  • Set to be unveiled at the prestigious Quail at Monterey Car Week, only 40 units of the GWR will be built.
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  • Edith: The Untold Story of Porsche's Record-Breaking Volcano Climb
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  • Back in 2023, Porsche undertook a seemingly insane project
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  • To drive a 911 to the top of Ojos del Salado, the world's highest active volcano and they did it
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  • Ojos del Salado is located in the Andes in Chile, with a staggering altitude of 22,093 feet
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  • A documentary titled "Edith: Volcano Ascent" will premiere at Monterey Car Week, chronicling the record-breaking attempt
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  • The documentary, a collaboration between Tangent Vector and Porsche, will delve into the challenges faced by the team
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  • Porsche's achievement surpasses the previous record held by a pair of Mercedes Unimogs, that reached 21,695 feet in 2020
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  • The car used for the challenge was a specially prepared Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
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  • Edith was equipped with a modified flat-six engine, e-fuel, and a reinforced chassis to handle the extreme environment
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  • Large off-road tires and a custom suspension system were also crucial for the ascent.
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  • The film will feature interviews with key personnel, including Romain Dumas and Oliver Blume, CEO Porsche AG
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  • It will also highlight the physical and emotional toll the extreme conditions took on the team
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  • Extreme conditions, including freezing temperatures and thin air, made the ascent incredibly challenging
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  • But eventually, legendary endurance racer Romain Dumas drove Edith to the summit in December 2023
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  • The film screening will take place on August 16th at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey. Swipe up to read more.
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