LOS ANGELES – June 14, 2022. Californian luxury brand Singer adds a sports focus to their Classic Turbo restoration services. This Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer is specified by its owner to focus on sports performance, including a power increase to 510 HP.
These images show the results, illustrating the breadth of capability enabled by the services and Singer’s collaboration with owners to deliver their personal vision.
Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo Services
Specified by owner with a sports focus.
- 3.8L, twin turbocharged, air-cooled flat-six with air-to-water intercooling
- Power increase to 510 HP
- 6-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive
- Centre-mounted fuel filler
- Sports-calibrated suspension with reduction in ride height
- Carbon-ceramic braking system
- Visual carbon fiber elements for front splitter, shark-fin intake, and whale tail spoiler
- Rear bumperette delete
- Interior presented in bespoke houndstooth ‘Grun’ cloth, with visual carbon fiber accents
- Lightweight carbon fiber seats
- Rear cross-brace, lightweight door trims, and painted interior surfaces
- Lightweight carbon fiber bodywork in Turbo Racing White
Engine
As with all Singer’s restoration services in collaboration with owners of the Porsche 911, the Classic Turbo services take the Type 964 generation of air-cooled cars as its starting point. The service features a new evolution of the “Mezger” air-cooled flat-six. Now in 3.8L form, the engine features twin turbochargers with electric wastegate. Bespoke air-to-water intercoolers are mounted inside the intake plenums. The ‘shark fin’ on the rear fender is reimagined as an intake and supplies cold air to the engine bay to optimize combustion and cooling performance. In response to owners’ preferences, the service enables power outputs starting at 450 HP and with 510 HP also available.
Advanced Materials
A bespoke carbon fibre body maintains the careful balancing of iconic DNA with cutting-edge engineering and material science. While inspired by the turbo cars of the mid-70s, the bodywork is reimagined to optimize aesthetic and functional performance. As always, the use of carbon fibre allows reduced mass and enhanced stiffness, further sharpening dynamic responses in the manner that Singer’s clients have come to expect and enjoy.
Drive
Classic Turbo services also reflect Singer’s habitual focus on constant optimization and technical development. Research into turbocharging has been brought together with high-performance ride and damping expertise. An optimized six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive underlines the driver engagement that Singer is renowned for, together with ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control developed with Bosch.
Performance
The use of forced induction enables power outputs starting at 450 HP. Refinement is enhanced, with reduced noise levels and the ability to opt for more compliant damping and suspension performance. This allows owners to focus on long-range, high-speed touring capability if desired. The availability of turbocharged torque allows for effortless speed-matching from alpine pass to autobahn, together with deep reserves of overtaking ability.
A higher power output of 510 HP may also be specified by the owner. If a more overtly sporting focus is preferred, a sports exhaust system and suitable damping characteristics can be tailored as required.
The collaboration between Singer and owner enables all points in between, from refined grand touring to sports focus, to be accommodated. Immensely powerful, turbo-specific brakes, ABS, and traction control sit in reserve for the moment they are needed. Carbon-ceramic discs are available if desired by the owner.
Inside, the results of Classic Turbo services enable owners to respond to the demands of all-season touring if they wish. Heated, electrically adjustable seats and cruise control are available for comfort during cold-climate driving and for convenience on high-speed road networks.
Price
Prices for restorations enabled by the Classic Turbo services are dependent on the specification requested by the car’s owner. As always, clients are able to engage the special wishes department to discuss their personal requirements for further bespoke engineering, in collaboration with Singer.
Overview
Singer’s automotive services have encompassed both normally aspirated and turbocharged sports cars for the road. The results of the Classic services allow owners to pursue their personal vision for optimized, air-cooled 911 coupes and Targas.
The results of the DLS services allow owners to explore the ultra-high-performance capabilities of their air-cooled 911, incorporating technology born from the world of Formula 1.
Classic Turbo services extend Singer’s collaboration with owners into the world of Turbocharging.
Singer Summary
Founded in California in 2009, Singer represents a philosophy simply expressed as A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.
The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 to reimagine bespoke restorations. Singer’s philosophy embodies:
- A highly personalized approach and exquisite execution, guided by the Singer mantra “Everything is Important.”
- A passionate focus on iconic design and a homage to the world’s most iconic sportscars.
- Modern engineering and material science combined with jewel-like details.
- A deep connection with California and its automotive zeitgeist.
Over the past decade, Singer has become a luxury brand with a global clientele and is now synonymous with the concept of Reimagining – bringing together heritage with twenty-first-century engineering and material science. The brand has been growing beyond car culture, with an award-winning Swiss watchmaking division, Singer Reimagined, launched in 2017.
Singer Quick Timeline:
- 2009 – Company founded; first restoration presented at Monterey Car Week
- 2014 – First all-wheel-drive and Targa Classic restorations completed
- 2017 – Singer Reimagined watch company launched
- 2018 – DLS services presented at Goodwood and Monterey
- 2022 – Classic Turbo services presented
About Singer
Singer is not sponsored, associated, approved, endorsed nor, in any way, affiliated with Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche, AG. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner of numerous trademarks, both registered and unregistered, including, without limitation, the Porsche Crest®, Porsche®, and the model numbers and names and the distinctive shapes of the Porsche automobiles, such as the federally registered 911 automobile. Any mention of Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche, AG. trademarked names or other marks is for purpose of reference only.
