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Porsche 911 Reimagined Through DLS Services
Naturally aspirated 4.0L flat six | Double wishbone front suspension | Carbon fiber bodywork shaped by computational fluid dynamics
Just how great could a naturally aspirated, classic 911 be when restored with technology from the highest levels of motorsport? We undertook DLS in response to this question from clients.
The results enabled owners to celebrate Porsche’s heritage, drawing inspiration from the most sports-focused F-model 911s of the early ‘70s, while reimagining their performance and capability for the twenty-first century. Each restoration is unique and begins with the owner’s Type 964 Porsche 911.
On Display
Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 9 - 12) - DLS services can be seen at Singer's Stand in front of the Stableyard and on the Central Feature Sculpture in front of Goodwood House
Engine
Each Porsche 911 reimagined through Singer’s DLS services features the ultimate, naturally aspirated evolution of the original 964 Mezger flat-six engine, restored and developed by Singer in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering. The result is a 4.0L flat-six that remains naturally aspirated, capable of 500HP at over 9000 RPM. Air is fed to the engine via integrated quarter glass ram-air intakes.
The entire powerplant has been positioned slightly forward when compared to the original 964 powertrain for better weight distribution. Inside, four-valve cylinder technology and extensive use of magnesium and other advanced materials further enhance the restored powerplant. An exclusive Inconel & titanium exhaust system has been specified.
| Engine Details | Specification/Statistic |
|---|---|
| Engine | Naturally Aspirated Type 964 M64 Mezger Flat Six; 4-Valve Cylinder head, integrated ram air intakes |
| Power | 500 HP |
| Torque | 317 ft-lb / 430 NM |
| RPM Redline | 9,000+ RPM |
| Displacement | 4.0 Liters |
| Drive Train | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Bespoke 6-speed manual |
Exterior
The process begins when the owner of a Type 964 Porsche 911 sends their car to Singer with the request to carry out a personalized restoration. The owner’s car is carefully disassembled. The interior is removed, as is the exterior bodywork and all mechanical components, until the steel monocoque (chassis) is revealed. The chassis is painstakingly assessed, cleaned, augmented with chassis strengthening, and prepared so that it is in optimal condition for the next stages of the restoration.
The lightweight, aero-optimized carbon fiber bodywork integrated with the chassis of the owner’s car has been shaped by computational fluid dynamics, enhancing overall stiffness while offering weight savings. Power delivery is optimized thanks to bespoke driving modes developed with Bosch. Handling dynamics are improved through the use of a proprietary multi-link, double wishbone front suspension, lightweight rear trailing arms and bespoke, mass-optimized dampers with remote adjustment. Fuchs-style BBS centerlock wheels are now made from magnesium and wrapped in Michelin Sport Cup 2 tires. Braking is handled by Brembo CCM-R Carbon Ceramic rotors with monoblock calipers.
| Exterior Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body Work | Porsche 911 coupe with aero-optimized carbon fiber bodywork |
| Exterior Color | Guards Red |
| Exterior Trim | Polished Aluminum |
| Graphics | No exterior graphics |
| Configuration | Aero-optimized front splitter and ‘ducktail’ rear spoiler with integrated roof channel to direct airflow |
| Wheels | 18″ BBS forged magnesium Fuchs style centre-lock wheels 245F/295R |
| Tires/td> | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
| Brakes | High Performance Brembo CCM-R Rotors with Lightweight Monoblock Calipers |
| Suspension | Bespoke Mass-Optimized Dampers with Remote Adjustment; lightweight Rear Trailing Arms |
Interior
Singer’s DLS services allow the owner to reimagine the interior environment of their car for high performance road and track-focused driving through exquisite materials and restrained introduction of technology.
Options such as bespoke carbon fiber track seats, a raised shift lever with exposed gear linkages and floating DLS gauges assembled using watchmaking techniques can be considered, and the driver is able to select from five driving modes developed with Bosch via a selector switch in the center console.
| Interior Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Seat Style | Bespoke carbon fiber track seats |
| Primary Trim | Cream leather |
| Seat Centers | Cream Uniform Woven Leather |
| Interior Trim | Dash satin carbon fiber with Cream leather dash strip |
| Gauges | Floating DLS gauges, assembled using watchmaking techniques |
| Lower Interior Trim | Cream leather |
| Rear Environment | Sports-Focused with carbon fiber X-Brace trimmed in Cream leather |
| Special Wishes | N/a |
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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.
