Singer Vehicle DesignCLASSIC TURBO SERVICES
A Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo
510 HP; twin-turbocharged flat six | Bodywork inspired by Type 930 Porsche 911 & classic motorboats | Cabriolet body style
A turbocharged cabriolet reimagined in collaboration with Nicolas Ghesquière, Artistic Director of Women’s Collections at Louis Vuitton.
“Automotive design is a passion that has always lived within me. My collaboration with Singer has been a chance to reconnect with this fascinating world – a magnificent opportunity to explore truly exceptional automobiles,”
– Nicolas Ghesquière
On Display
This Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo cabriolet has debuted in Pebble Beach during Monterey Car Week
Engine
Porsche 911s reimagined through Classic Turbo services are powered by an evolution of its original Mezger flat-six engine. Twin turbochargers with variable turbine geometry and air-water intercooling boost output to 510HP and displacement has been expanded to 3.8 litres.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, with the help of traction control and electronic stability control developed with Bosch.
| Engine Details | Specification/Statistic |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin-turbocharged Type 964 M64 Mezger flat six with air-to-water intercooling |
| Power | Up to 510 HP |
| Torque | Up to 450 ft-lb |
| RPM Redline | 7,000 RPM |
| Displacement | 3.8 Liters |
| Drive Train | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Exterior
Working closely with the teams at Singer, Nicolas Ghesquière realized his vision for the ideal car: a vehicle open to the world, to nature and to the fullness of life, fostering direct contact with the sun and a profound sense of sensuality. The choice of a cabriolet was an obvious one. While the large rear spoiler, typical of turbocharged models, underscores its capabilities, the rear-opening luggage compartment stands as an impressive feat of engineering, revealing a teak-inspired wooden deck that extends the dialogue with the timeless beauty of motorboats.
The colour scheme, combining an echo of Calcaire Lutétien – the white limestone that has shaped the Parisian landscape, including the House’s historic headquarters at Pont Neuf overlooking the Seine – with exquisite gold accents that adorn the car like subtle jewels, and the natural hues of the leather and wood, reflects Nicolas Ghesquière’s sense of refinement and a way of life intrinsically bound to the Louis Vuitton Art of Travel.
Every element of the vehicle, whether functional or decorative, has been reimagined by the teams at Louis Vuitton and Singer, with the same attention to the finest details, materials, savoir-faire and finishes. Each component is unique, integrating various wooden features, including the bumpers, which presented an additional challenge for the designers and engineers involved in this project.
| Exterior Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body Work | Porsche 911 cabriolet with carbon fiber bodywork |
| Exterior Color | Calcaire Lutétien |
| Exterior Trim | Bespoke Wood with Gold bright trim accents |
| Graphics | N/a |
| Configuration | Fixed ‘whale tail’ rear spoiler |
| Wheels | 18″ Fuchs style wheels 245F/295R |
| Tires | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S |
| Brakes | Carbon ceramic |
| Suspension | Optimized dampers; rear trailing arms |
Interior
Singer’s Classic Turbo services allow the owner to reimagine the interior environment of their car for luxury grand touring or sport-focused driving through exquisite materials and restrained introduction of technology.
| Interior Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Seat Style | Carbon fiber track-focused seats with wooden seat backs |
| Primary Trim | Bespoke natural leather |
| Seat Centers | Integrated seat centers in bespoke natural leather |
| Interior Trim | Bespoke Wood |
| Gauges | Warm golden gauges with dials finished in Calcaire Lutétien |
| Lower Interior Trim | Bespoke Natural Leather with teak-inspired wooden flooring |
| Rear Environment | teak-inspired wooden deck rear-opening luggage compartment inspired by the timeless beauty of motorboats |
| Special Wishes | bespoke removable clock, integrated within center of the dashboard console Gearshift trim evoking the silhouette of the Noé bag with natural leather drawstring. To enhance the driving experience of this exceptional turbocharged cabriolet, Nicolas Ghesquière has designed an exclusive capsule in which every piece answers to the car. It takes its cue from the cabriolet’s own register, the white bodywork, the wood, the gold worn like jewellery, so that what the driver carries and wears extends the car rather than accompanies it. |
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