Sharkwerks

What Sharkwerks does

Sharkwerks (DBA: Shark Werks) is a Porsche-exclusive performance tuning and parts specialist headquartered in a single facility in Fremont, California. The company designs, sources, tests, and installs aftermarket performance upgrades for Porsche vehicles spanning water-cooled 911 generations (996, 997, 991, 992/992.2), GT3, GT3 RS, GT2, Turbo, Carrera, Cayman, Boxster, and select Macan, Panamera, Cayenne, and air-cooled 964 models. Its proprietary offerings include in-house developed exhaust systems available in Sport, Race, and Street variants with 88mm and 100mm tips, signature 3.9L and 4.1L engine conversion packages producing up to 502 HP at 8800 RPM, and a coolant pipe reliability fix for GT1 block GT3/GT2/Turbo engines. Sharkwerks also curates and distributes premium third-party brands including HRE, Forgeline, Bilstein, Brembo, RSS, TechArt, Tubi, Cargraphic, EVOMSit, IPD, Champion, and GiroDisc.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model through its e-commerce website (sharkwerks.com), where customers select their specific Porsche model and browse performance parts across more than 12 categories including exhaust, engine, software tuning, Power Kits, suspension, brakes, wheels, transmission, aero and exterior, interior, maintenance, and branded Shark Wear merchandise. Revenue is generated from three streams: one-time performance parts sales, professional installation and integration services at the Fremont facility, and high-end custom engine builds. The customer base comprises individual Porsche enthusiasts, track day drivers, and collectors across the United States and internationally — with documented vehicle commissions shipped from New Zealand, Netherlands, Germany, and Canada. Dealership referral relationships exist with Carlsen Porsche (Northern California) and Isringhausen.

Sharkwerks employs 11–50 people from a single Fremont location at 4526 Enterprise Street, with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or acquisition activity. Its go-to-market blends content marketing (technical articles, tuning guides, install and product videos), an active Instagram presence (240–840 likes per post), and a public-facing project gallery showcasing completed builds. The firm's value proposition rests on rigorous in-house product testing before offering parts to customers, multi-stage quality control through shop car testing and early-adopter feedback, and the depth of Porsche-specific mechanical and tuning expertise required to develop signature products and reliability fixes.

Name

Sharkwerks

Legal name

Shark Werks

Website

https://sharkwerks.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sharkwerks is a Fremont, California-based Porsche performance specialist that designs, tests, and installs proprietary aftermarket parts — including signature 3.9L and 4.1L engine conversions — and distributes premium third-party brands to enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Performance Parts

NAICS

Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (336390), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Performance & Tuning Products Manufacturing (Intakes/Turbos/ECU Tuners/Superchargers) (IMACANAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aftermarket Exhaust & Emissions Components Manufacturing (Mufflers/Catalysts/DPF/EGR) (IMACANAE), Aftermarket Suspension & Steering Components Manufacturing (Shocks/Struts/Bushings/Tie Rods) (IMACANAC)

Keywords

• Porsche performance parts
• Automotive aftermarket upgrades
• Performance exhaust systems
• Custom engine builds
• Track day preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Performance Parts Sales: Direct sales of aftermarket performance parts including exhaust systems, engine components, suspension, wheels, brakes, and transmission parts. Products are tested in-house before being offered for sale. Includes branded Shark Werks products as well as third-party brands (HRE, Forgeline, Bilstein, Brembo, GiroDisc, RSS, TechArt, Tubi, Cargraphic, EVOMSit).
2. Installation and Integration Services: Installation services for purchased parts, custom builds, and project car work. The company tests and develops products on their own project cars and offers installation services at their Fremont facility.
3. Custom Engine Builds: High-end custom engine building services, including their signature 3.9L and 4.1L engine conversions for GT3/GT3RS models.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sharkwerks designs, sources, sells, and installs aftermarket performance parts exclusively for Porsche vehicles, with core coverage across exhaust systems, engine upgrades (including proprietary 3.9L and 4.1L conversions for GT3/GT3RS models), ECU tuning, suspension, brakes, wheels, transmission components, and aero/exterior upgrades. The company tests each part on its own project cars in-house before retail release and offers turnkey installation at its Fremont, California shop for customers who ship vehicles in from across the U.S. and internationally.

Product overview

Shark Werks is a Porsche-focused performance shop offering a comprehensive portfolio of aftermarket parts and upgrade services. The product lineup centers on proprietary exhaust systems and engine upgrades (including their renowned 3.9L and 4.1L conversion packages), complemented by performance tuning via EVOMSit software, suspension (RSS, TechArt, Bilstein), brakes (Brembo, GiroDisc), wheels (Forgeline, HRE, Champion), transmission components, and aero/exterior parts (primarily TechArt). The company also offers pre-configured Power Kits combining tested component combinations, and a branded merchandise line called Shark Wear. Shark Werks exclusively modifies Porsche vehicles, specializing in water-cooled 911, GT3, GT3RS, GT2, Turbo, Carrera, Cayman and Boxster models, with some support for Macan, Panamera, Cayenne, and air-cooled 964 models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sharkafied: Term used by Shark Werks to describe their performance modifications and upgrades for Porsche vehicles

Products and services

• Shark Werks Exhaust Systems Proprietary and curated third-party exhaust systems for Porsche vehicles, including GT3, GT3RS, Turbo, GT2, and Carrera variants. Available in Sport, Race, and Street versions with multiple tip sizes (88mm, 100mm). Designed and tested in-house on shop project cars before retail.
• Engine Upgrades Engine modifications from mild bolt-ons to complete engine swaps for Porsche GT3, GT3RS, GT2, Turbo, and other models. Headline offerings are the Shark Werks 3.9L and 4.1L conversion packages built in-house, capable of 502 HP at 8800 RPM.
• Performance Tuning / Software ECU flash tuning and software upgrades developed and delivered through the company's EVOMSit partnership, used across virtually all Shark Werks project cars for Stage I, Stage II, and custom performance tunes that maintain drivability and reliability.
• Power Kits Pre-validated, bundled component combinations that have been installed, tuned, and tested together on the company's own project cars to deliver documented gains (e.g., 80-90 additional HP on base Carrera power kits). Customers purchase a single integrated package rather than coordinating individual parts.
• Suspension Upgrades Full suspension upgrade category for Porsche vehicles using RSS (Reiger Suspension), TechArt, and Bilstein dampers and coilovers to improve handling for street and track use.
• Brakes Rotor and caliper upgrades for Porsche track and high-performance street use, featuring Brembo GT, GTR, and Type III brake kits paired with GiroDisc rotors.
• Wheels Premium aftermarket wheels from Forgeline, HRE, and Champion, tested and validated on the company's own project cars across Porsche applications including GT1, GA1-R, and GT3RS builds.
• Transmission Upgrades Transmission upgrade components including lightweight flywheels, clutch kits, and short shifters for Porsche vehicles to improve shift feel and reduce drivetrain losses.
• Aero & Exterior Upgrades Aerodynamic and exterior styling upgrades for Porsche vehicles, centered on TechArt AeroKits (e.g., Type I, Type III) that the company states have been properly designed and wind tunnel tested.
• Interior Upgrades Track-focused interior upgrades for Porsche vehicles including harness bars, roll bars, and steering wheel upgrades for safety and driver feel.
• Maintenance Parts Replacement and consumable parts supporting ongoing vehicle care and reliability for Porsche owners, complementing the performance upgrade catalog.
• Shark Wear Merchandise Branded clothing and accessories carrying the Shark Werks identity, including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and other merchandise tied to the Sharkafied sub-brand.
• Installation and Custom Build Services Turnkey installation, fitting, tuning, and validation services for parts purchased through Shark Werks or for full custom project builds. Performed in-house at the Fremont, California facility, including high-end custom engine conversions (3.9L and 4.1L), with vehicles accepted from across the U.S. and internationally for full project commissions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 502 HP from Shark Werks 3.9L GT3 engine upgrade (8800 RPM)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EVOMSitcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary software tuning partner for Shark Werks. EVOMSit provides ECU flash tuning software used across virtually all Shark Werks project cars for Stage I, Stage II, and custom tuning solutions.
• TechArtcoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred brand for aerodynamic upgrades and suspension components. Shark Werks exclusively uses TechArt AeroKits which have been properly designed and wind tunnel tested. Also supplies suspension, springs, and other components.
• HRE Performance WheelscoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium wheel brand used extensively in Shark Werks projects. HRE supplies wheels including R40 Monoblok, P40, P43, P101, FF01, and other models for various Porsche applications.
• ForgelinecoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium wheel manufacturer featured on numerous Shark Werks project cars including GT1, GA1-R, and GT3RS builds.
• BilsteincoreTechnology or IntegrationSuspension partner providing dampers and coilovers including PSS9, PSS10, and Damptronic-compatible products used in Shark Werks builds.
• BrembocoreTechnology or IntegrationBrake system supplier for Shark Werks projects, providing GT, GTR, and Type III brake kits along with GiroDisc rotors for performance brake upgrades.
• RSS (Reiger Suspension)coreTechnology or IntegrationSuspension specialist providing track-focused suspension components, roll bars, and chassis products for Shark Werks project cars.
• TubicoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian exhaust manufacturer whose products are featured on Shark Werks builds. Tubi supplies Style and Race exhaust systems for various Porsche models.
• Carlsen PorscheminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthern California Porsche dealership that refers customers to Shark Werks and has sourced vehicles for their projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TechArt Automobildesign: TechArt is a German Porsche-specialized tuning house offering aerodynamics, wheels, suspension, and engine upgrades. They are a core partner for Shark Werks (supplying wind-tunnel-tested AeroKits) but also a direct competitor serving the same premium Porsche enthusiast segment globally.
• Aasco Motorsports: Aasco Motorsports is a Porsche tuning shop and parts distributor offering exhaust, intake, and software upgrades for Porsche 911, GT3, and Turbo models. They are a direct competitor in the same North American Porsche aftermarket segment with comparable product offerings.
• Tubi Style: Tubi Style is an Italian performance exhaust manufacturer whose products are carried by Shark Werks and also sold directly to Porsche customers globally. They compete in the same exhaust upgrade category for GT3, Turbo, and Carrera models and represent overlapping SKU and customer overlap.
• Manthey Racing: Manthey Racing is a Porsche motorsport specialist offering track-focused suspension, aero, and brake packages for GT3 and GT3RS models. They serve the same track-day and Porsche performance enthusiast customer base that Shark Werks targets, with strong brand credibility in the Porsche racing community.
• Fabspeed Motorsport: Fabspeed is a direct Porsche aftermarket competitor offering proprietary exhaust systems, engine upgrades, and tuning services, based in Fort Washington, PA. Both companies compete head-to-head in the Porsche performance parts DTC space with proprietary exhaust lines and similar go-to-market models.
• Champion Motorsport: Champion Motorsport is a Porsche aftermarket specialist offering proprietary exhaust, suspension, and aesthetic upgrades, and is a partner brand for Shark Werks projects. They compete directly in the same DTC Porsche parts space with similar product positioning.
• RUF Automobile: RUF is a German manufacturer that builds complete Porsche-based vehicles and performance upgrades, including engine conversions and aero packages. They compete at the high end of the Porsche aftermarket space where Shark Werks' 3.9L/4.1L engine builds position themselves.
• EVOMSit (EVOMS): EVOMSit is a Porsche software tuning specialist that is both a Shark Werks partner and a direct competitor. They offer ECU flash tuning, intakes, and performance packages for the same Porsche GT3/GT3RS/Turbo platforms that Shark Werks targets, with overlapping customer bases.
• IPD (Innovative Pro Design): IPD designs and manufactures performance parts for Porsche, Volvo, and Saab, with a strong Porsche focus on intakes, plenums, and exhaust upgrades. They are a direct competitor in the Porsche aftermarket parts catalog model and a partner (as a minor supplier for Shark Werks power kits).

Emerging players

• Carbon Revolution: Carbon Revolution manufactures lightweight carbon fiber wheels commonly used on Porsche GT3 and Turbo models. While not a parts retailer, they share Shark Werks' premium Porsche customer base and operate in the same high-performance wheel/weight reduction category as projects like HRE/Forgeline builds.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Sharkwerks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shark-werks-inc.

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