California-based restomod specialists, Singer Vehicle Design, who also operate out of the U.K., will mark its 10th year anniversary at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with a dynamic global debut of its latest creation: the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer. Two distinct builds in Touring and Sports configuration, will showcase some of Singer’s most advanced technologies through its restoration services. One of the cars will take on the legendary hill climb, while the other will be on static display at the Singer stand. Singer founder Rob Dickinson called Goodwood “the perfect place to celebrate” the brand’s achievements and ongoing homage to Porsche’s air-cooled legacy.
Built around the Type-964 monocoque made between 1989 and 1994, each car is disassembled down to the bare metal before receiving comprehensive structural reinforcements, co-developed with Red Bull Advanced Technologies. These composite and steel upgrades significantly enhance the chassis rigidity of the nearly three-decade-old platform, optimizing it for modern-day duties, both for the road and on the race track.
The carbon-fiber bodywork draws inspiration from the wide-body 911 Carreras of the 1980s, more specifically, the ‘Super Sport Equipment’ (SSE)cars. Modern aer touches include a deep front splitter, functional intake ducts, and either a fixed or active rear wing. You can also opt for interchangeable front and rear bodywork sets with a custom flight case.
At the heart of the build lies a new 4.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-six engine, which produces 420 horsepower and revs to an impressive 8,000 rpm. Jointly developed with engine maestros Cosworth, it is Singer’s first to incorporate variable valve timing, water-cooled heads, and air-cooled cylinders, which are all drawing on tech from the company’s immensely successful DLS Turbo program. The high-revving unit pairs with a six-speed manual transmission that sends power exclusively to the rear wheels. An optional exposed shift mechanism and titanium exhaust are also available.
Suspension is handled by four-way electronically adjustable dampers with a nose-lift system, while carbon ceramic brakes and 18-inch center-lock wheels provide modern dynamic capabilities. Michelin Pilot Sport tires and selectable drive modes, including Road, Sport, Track, and Weather, ensure grip and adaptability.
Stepping inside, each car is highly customizable. Singer has introduced stitched and burnished leather seams, a process that requires 400 hours. One debut car in Celeste Passalacqua pairs its exterior with Mars Pink velvet corduroy, while the other, in Giallo Segnale, features Interferenza cloth and a rear cross-brace. Both include modern conveniences like Apple CarPlay and air conditioning.
Only 100 examples of the 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer will be commissioned, and prices will depend on the exact customer specifications. With over 500 restorations completed to date since the company’s founding in 2009, Singer continues to build on its tradition of keeping the spirit of analog driving alive in the fast-evolving and highly competitive Porsche restomod scene.
Source: Singer Vehicle Design
