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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

Singer vs. Gunther Werks: Which Is The Better Air-Cooled 911 Magician?

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 14, 2026

Singer Vehicle Design vs Gunther Werks

If you’re a car enthusiast, or even if you’re not, you likely know about the Porsche 911 and that it’s one of, if not the world’s most iconic sports cars with its unmistakable silhouette, rear-mounted engine and unparalleled driving character. If you’re one of the Porsche 911’s many fans, however, you might have heard of one or both of these names: Singer Vehicle Design and Gunther Werks. Both are specialists in transforming the beloved air-cooled Porsche 911 into bespoke, modernized performance masterpieces, but what sets each apart? With different approaches to transforming the Porsche 911, different visual styles, and different generations of the Porsche 911 restored, we’re answering the question: What is the difference between Gunther Werks and Singer Vehicle Design? View All Porsche 911s For Sale Singer Vehicle Design vs. Gunther Werks: Porsche 911 Generations Singer Vehicle Design specifically specializes in transforming the 964 generation of the Porsche 911, which lasted from 1989 to 1994. Meanwhile, Gunther Werks is known for its 993 Porsche 911-based creations, the final generation of the Porsche 911 to sport an air-cooled engine between 1995 and 1998. Image Source: Gunther Werks Image Source: Singer Vehicle Design Singer Vehicle Design vs. Gunther Werks: Style and Design Singer modernizes, overhauls, and revamps the performance of its Porsche 911 creations and creates bespoke configurations for its clients for each commission. It boasts a style that looks much like the original car, often featuring the same bumpers, ducktail spoilers, Fuchs-style wheels, and cladding as the original 964 donor cars. The interiors feature classic-inspired touches like woven leather and modern touches like exposed carbon fiber. On the other hand, Gunther Werks is known for combining the retro silhouette and aesthetic of the original 911s it transforms while adding modern touches in the design, such as LED lights, exposed carbon fiber, modernized bespoke interiors, and more. Gunther Werks also offers a Speedster body style inspired by Porsche’s various 911 Speedster models. Singer Vehicle Design vs. Gunther Werks: Performance Singer Vehicle Design and Gunther Werks imbue the Porsche 911 with formidable modernized performance that will keep up with some of the most potent modern performance machines. Gunther Werks uses a 4.0-liter flat-six engine built by Rothsport Racing in Oregon. In the Turbo, Gunther Werks’ most powerful restoration program, the engine is twin-turbocharged, revs to 7500 rpm, and produces as much as 700 horsepower in its Track Mode setting. Meanwhile, Singer Vehicle Design’s most powerful engine is restored from the original 964 engine, resulting in a twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six with over 700 horsepower at over 9000 rpm. It includes electric wastegates, an air-to-water intercooler, and an electrically powered fan mounted horizontally. Both firms pair their engines with a six-speed manual transmission, preserving the air-cooled 911’s purist, old-school driving character. Different customization and restoration programs from both firms offer varying levels of performance and track readiness. Racing-ready bucket seats, roll cages, and other aspects of the restorations can be equipped to bring purist nostalgia and modern performance to the circuit. Image Source: Singer Vehicle Design Image Source: Gunther Werks Singer Vehicle Design vs. Gunther Werks: Price On the second-hand market, laboriously created, expensive, and highly exclusive commissions from Singer Vehicle Design and Gunther Werks often demand prices well over $1 million, making both Singer Porsche 911 for sale examples and Gunther Werks Porsche 911 for sale examples collector-grade masterpieces and excellent, unique examples of air-cooled Porsche 911 history. Singer Vehicle Design vs. Gunther Werks: Lineup Singer Vehicle Design has four different models, or “Studies,” as they’re called by the firm. The Classic Study modernizes and reimagines the 964 Porsche 911 while retaining its classic look and feel. The Dynamics and Lightweighting Study adds more aggressive aerodynamics and weight savings, inspired by Formula 1 racing knowledge for advanced performance. The Turbo Study integrates turbocharging for incredible power and a modern evolution of the formidable performance introduced in the form of the Porsche 911 Turbo. The Dynamics and Lightweighting Study - Turbo adds turbocharging to the original Dynamics and Lightweighting Study philosophy with a racing-ready body kit, celebrating and inspired by the historic 934/5 endurance racers. Gunter Werks features three models: the Coupe, the Turbo, and the Speedster. The Coupe is its signature transformation of the 993 Porsche 911 coupe. At the same time, the Speedster transforms it into an open-top thriller that uses modern technologies and innovations to maintain robust structural rigidity. It is inspired by the past Porsche 911 Speedster models. The Turbo offers a much more powerful, turbocharged take on the 993 911, an evolution of the contemporary Porsche 911 Turbo. 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Porsche Unveils New Sonderwunsch 911 GT3 RS With Brown Carbon Fiber

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 13, 2026

New Sonderwunsch Porsche 911 GT3 RS Has Brown Carbon Fiber

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is one of the most desirable performance cars on the market, with immense naturally aspirated power, uncompromising lightweight construction, and motorsport-derived aerodynamics. However, the 911 GT3 RS gets even more exclusive and luxurious with the help of Sonderwunsch, Porsche’s bespoke program that offers clients the brand’s highest level of craftsmanship and individualization. Recently, Porsche has unveiled a new 911 GT3 RS customized by Sonderwunsch, and the configuration is one of the most unique to grace the iconic sports car, with craftsmanship and attention to detail inspired by the world of haute couture. Created in collaboration between the Porsche Center Geneva and Porsche Sonderwunsch in Zuffenhausen, the new 911 GT3 RS is a stunning example of what Sonderwunsch is capable of. The exterior features a tonal combination of deep colors, along with subtle, refined accents. Paint to Sample Macadamia Metallic paint is the primary exterior color, and it’s paired with closely-matched brown-tinted carbon fiber. Touches of orange throughout the exterior provide subtle contrast and visual interest. Inside, Truffle Brown leather and Race-Tex upholstery continue the luxuriously curated theme, while orange stitching introduces the same accent as the one seen on the exterior. <- Gallery -> With a beautifully curated aesthetic and a configuration that sets it apart from just about any other example of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the latest Sonderwunsch 911 GT3 RS is a masterpiece of the luxury craftsmanship and individualized design that Sonderwunsch is known for, transforming Porsche’s sports cars from performance masterpieces to driveable works of art. View All Porsche 911 GT3 RS For Sale Image Source: Porsche

By Khris Bharath – May 01, 2026

Manthey Racing Sets a New Benchmark With Back-to-Back Runs at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

When I met with Michael Grassl, Sales Director of Manthey Racing, at the Icons of Porsche Dubai last November, he teased an “exciting 2026”. The Manthey kit for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992.1), complete with its distinctive aero fin, had been unveiled over a year earlier in 2024, and I asked when the hot lap would follow. Five months on, that answer has arrived in the form of two Nürburgring laps set on the same day in mid- April. The headline belongs to the aforementioned 992.1 GT3 RS fitted with the Manthey Kit. Driven by long-serving Porsche works driver Jörg Bergmeister, the car recorded a 6:45.389 lap of the 20.832-kilometer (~13-mile) Nordschleife, improving on the already formidable standard car by roughly four seconds (6:49.328). Running alongside that effort on the same day was the latest iteration of the Porsche 911 GT3 (992.2) with the new Manthey performance kit. With Ayhancan Güven behind the wheel, the car posted a 6:50.863 lap, nearly five seconds quicker than the previous-generation 992.1 GT3 ( 6:55.200) equipped with Manthey hardware. The gains reflect a familiar Manthey formula, more downforce, sharper aero surfaces, and incremental refinements to suspension and braking. Grassl had outlined those updates in detail during our conversation. A larger front splitter, underbody fins, turning vanes, a closed floor, a revised diffuser, and a new rear wing define the package, which is supported by lightweight carbon components and optional track-focused upgrades. Inside, subtle changes signal the shift in identity, including Manthey branding replacing the GT3 badge behind the gear lever. Beyond lap times, the business case remains just as compelling. Manthey kits continue to command a premium in the secondary market, driven by proximity to record-setting cars and constrained supply. These results continue to reinforce Manthey’s position as Porsche’s most track-focused development partner. View All Porsche 911 GT3 and GT3 RS For Sale Images: Manthey Racing, Khris Bharath

Porsche Collaborates With Riot Games For “League Of Legends: Wild Rift”

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 23, 2026

Porsche Collaborates With “League Of Legends: Wild Rift”

One of the most prominent and genre-defining MOBA games in the industry is League of Legends, and the intellectual property has risen far beyond just being a popular game. With a well-established e-sports presence, television shows, music, and more, League of Legends has risen into an unequivocal entertainment powerhouse. One of its spin-offs is a mobile game called League of Legends: Wild Rift, and Porsche has minted a new partnership with the game’s developer, Riot Games, centered around the mobile title. In-game, Porsche and Riot Games have co-created a cosmetic “skin” for the Wild Rift character Kai’Sa. With nods to Porsche and a motorsport-inspired design, the skin is part of Wild Rift’s “Neon Daredevil” update, which includes an alien planet where high-speed, futuristic vehicles compete. One of those combines design inspiration from League of Legends lore and the Porsche 911 GT3. The update is available from April 30 to May 28 for Wild Rift players. <- Gallery -> However, in real life, a bespoke Porsche 911 GT3 has also been created as part of the collaboration between Porsche and Wild Rift, and the livery takes inspiration from the Kai’Sa skin design, bringing the game to life. Events hosted by Porsche and Riot Games at the Porsche Experience Centers in Los Angeles and Shanghai will give members of the gaming community the chance to experience the vehicle. The bespoke car also features in a short film set in the universe of Wild Rift, which was filmed near Barcelona. Shown in an intense chase sequence, the Porsche 911 GT3 shows off its performance-focused capability, even performing on sandy terrain. With icons in the automotive and gaming worlds coming together, the new collaboration between Porsche and League of Legends: Wild Rift is a truly special intersection of worlds. View All Porsche 911 GT3 For Sale Image Source: Porsche

Porsche To Premiere 3 Bespoke 911s At “Toy Story 5” Premiere

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 23, 2026

Porsche Makes 3 Bespoke 911s For “Toy Story 5”

For over twenty years, Porsche and Disney animation powerhouse Pixar have had a connection. That was through Sally Carrera, a 996 Porsche 911 brought to life in the world of Cars. To celebrate the legacy of the Cars movies, Porsche recreated Sally in real life with the Porsche 911 Sally Special. In 2022, the Sally Special sold for $3.6 million at an RM Sotheby’s auction during Monterey Car Week. Now, Porsche’s latest announcement says that the partnership between the legendary luxury sports car manufacturer and Pixar will continue with another iconic Pixar series, Toy Story. As the highly anticipated Toy Story 5 film approaches its June 19 premiere date, Porsche has announced that not one, but three bespoke 911 cars will be unveiled at the red carpet premiere of the new movie in Los Angeles. The three characters that the bespoke 911s will be inspired by are Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie, and the bespoke craftsmanship and design expertise of Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program will be used to its fullest extent to bring creative visions to life in the form of each of the bespoke cars. The three cars are set to be sold together, supporting three nonprofits dedicated to helping children and people in need. As Toy Story 5, a film that sees the iconic toy characters navigate a world full of new technology, approaches its premiere, a trio of new bespoke Sonderwunsch Porsche 911s will help celebrate its release and then be sold for a noble cause. View All Porsche 911 For Sale Image Source: Porsche

A New Porsche 911 Variant Is Being Unveiled On April 14

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 06, 2026

Porsche Teases A New 911 Variant

Of course, the Porsche 911 is one of the world’s most recognizable and celebrated sports cars. As ubiquitous as it is, though, there is nothing else quite like it. With an unmistakable silhouette and a rear-engined layout that has lasted many generations and over 60 years, the Porsche 911 isn’t just a charming and fun sports car to drive; it’s also a powerful performance machine that represents the cutting edge of performance engineering innovation with each new generation. Currently, the Porsche 911 showcases incredible lightweight construction and aerodynamics in the form of the GT3 and GT3 RS, while the Turbo variants and the Carrera GTS feature a new approach to power with the innovative T-Hybrid system. However, a new Porsche 911 variant is coming, and with its full reveal set to take place on April 14, Porsche says that it’s a “particularly fun” variant of the sports car legend. Just over a week ahead of the reveal of the new car, Porsche has shared that the new Porsche 911 variant will be presented in the form of a film. In the film, automotive experts, who don’t know about the new model, are tasked with taking the new car on its first test: a drive through the mountain roads of Tenerife. The most populous of the Spanish Canary Islands off the coast of Morocco, Tenerife is known for its carnival in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and for Mount Teide, the highest point in Spain and the third-largest volcano in the world. With stunning vistas, gorgeous mountain roads, and incredible biodiversity, Tenerife is a stunning destination for the new Porsche 911 to show off its performance prowess and driving pleasure. In just over a week, the world will get to see the incredible abilities of the latest Porsche 911 variant. View All Porsche 911 For Sale Image Source: Porsche

Porsche Delivers Over 120 911 Cup Cars To International Teams

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 04, 2026

Porsche Delivers New 911 Cup Cars To Teams

The Porsche Carrera Cup, a collection of four one-make racing series that take place across the globe, showcases Porsche's racing heritage and allows drivers and teams to compete with the Porsche 911 Cup, a motorsport version of the legendary sports car that combines its incredible legacy and history with the latest and greatest of motorsport engineering. Ahead of the 2026 season of the Porsche Carrera Cup, Porsche has announced that over 120 examples of the new 911 Cup have been delivered to teams worldwide. The cars are all delivered in GT Silver Metallic, before they are given their liveries by competing teams, and after the teams from the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and Porsche Carrera Cup North America have already completed the first shakedowns of their cars in Zhuhai, China and Sebring, Florida, teams from the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland gathered at an iconic European track for their shakedown: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Over 2,300 laps of the legendary Spanish Formula 1 have been completed during the shakedown in total, and for drivers, the car is proving faster than its predecessor with 10 extra horsepower and optimized aerodynamics. Promising to make the racing even more exciting in the world’s one-make series, the new Porsche 911 Cup is about to showcase Porsche motorsport excellence at iconic tracks across the globe. View All Porsche For Sale <- Gallery -> Image Source: Porsche

This Family Rallied A Porsche 911 Dakar For 4,000 Miles

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 17, 2026

How A Family Rallied A Porsche 911 Dakar

The Rally dos Sertões is an off-road race in Brazil that was first launched in 1993, and since then, it’s become known as the toughest race in South America. The 33rd edition of the race took place recently, and automotive enthusiasts Fredy and Susele Piotto Vogt competed in the Expedition category of the race. Motorcycles, quads, and special off-roaders take part in the competition, but the Piotto Vogt family chose to drive something unique to the competition: Susele’s Porsche 911 Dakar, the first Porsche to ever take part in the rally. The course led to a river crossing, where many participants paused to cautiously handle the water, but Susele simply forded the river in the 911 Dakar, crossing it with effortless confidence. The race covers over two thousand miles, and the Piotto Vogts have traversed it before in other vehicles, but for the 33rd race, they took it on in the 911 Dakar and an SUV. The Expedition category is not counted in the official classification, so participants can drive parallel to the official race, and the Piotto Vogts chose to drive a route much longer than the official race. In two weeks, the two cars covered an impressive total distance of 4,623 miles. At their home in Campo Largo, Brazil, the couple has a collection not only including the 911 Dakar, but also various classics, dirt bikes, and off-roaders. The couple had a long-time passion for Porsche, but instead of getting a 911 at first, they originally purchased a Cayenne when they found out Susele was pregnant with their son. Over the years, the Piotto Vogts have owned 19 Porsches, including the Cayman, Macan, 911, Panamera, Taycan, and Boxster. Especially with the 911 Dakar they currently own, their sports cars are thoroughly enjoyed and driven daily. Using the roof tent of the Porsche 911 Dakar as a mobile hotel during the rally, the off-road reimagination of the Porsche 911 showed off incredible versatility, going from a daily driving companion to an adventuring warrior in one of the world’s toughest rallies. View All Porsche 911 Dakar For Sale Image Source: Porsche

By Khris Bharath – February 13, 2026

Limited to 75 Units: Singer’s New Cabriolet Brings Modern Engineering to the Air Cooled 911

This is the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Reimagined by Singer. Unveiled just weeks after the new Singer “Sorcerer,” the first DLS Turbo services commission, this open-roof 964 is alongside other bespoke models within the brand’s wider portfolio. Limited to just 75 examples, every project begins with an owner-supplied Type 964. Singer strips the car to its steel monocoque, evaluates it, and applies composite and steel reinforcements to increase torsional rigidity before fitting lightweight carbon fiber panels inspired by the naturally aspirated widebody Carrera Cabriolet of the 1980s. Development includes durability and validation testing at major proving grounds, with TÜV certification carried out at the Nürburgring. The 4.0-liter flat six, developed with Cosworth, produces 420 horsepower. But crucially, this is the first naturally aspirated engine restored by Singer to incorporate variable valve timing, expanding torque delivery at lower engine speeds while preserving high rpm output. It also marks the first naturally aspirated Singer flat six to combine water-cooled cylinder heads with air-cooled cylinders and an electrically powered fan. It draws directly from engineering lessons in the DLS Turbo program to improve thermal management. A six-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels, and owners may specify a raised gear shifter with exposed linkage and a titanium exhaust system. Singer redesigned the folding roof with a lightweight Z-pattern mechanism that maintains a clean profile whether raised or lowered. Aerodynamic options include a deep front spoiler, rear fender intake ducts for engine cooling, and a choice between a fixed rear wing or a speed-activated unit, as seen above on the Guard’s Red and Specific Blue examples. Auxiliary driving lights that rise from the hood are also available. Four-way electronically adjustable dampers with nose lift, carbon ceramic brakes, 18-inch center lock wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport tires, and five selectable drive modes developed with Bosch complete the chassis package. As with every Singer Vehicle Design restoration, customization defines the final result. Owners will work directly with the California-based company to specify exterior finishes, interior materials, including stitched and burnished leather seams, seat configurations, and exposed mechanical elements. View All Singers For Sale Images: Singer Vehicle Design

Singer Vehicle Design & Red Bull Advanced Technologies Join Forces

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 03, 2026

Singer Partners With Red Bull Advanced Technologies

Singer Vehicle Design is known across the automotive industry for transforming one of the most cherished sports car icons: the Porsche 911. Each Singer commission starts life as a 964-generation Porsche 911, and its transformation combines purist driving character, modern luxury and convenience, artisan craftsmanship, bespoke design, and compelling performance. However, a new partnership with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, Red Bull’s high-performance engineering division, seeks to make the open-top variants of Singer commissions even better. Already, Singer’s process of restoring a 964 Porsche 911 Cabriolet or Targa model is painstaking, involving a careful disassembly to the point where the steel monocoque is revealed. It’s at that point where Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Singer are joining forces, with world-class simulation and structural analysis capabilities. Together, Red Bull and Singer used scans and manual measurements to digitally model the 964 chassis, used Finite Element Analysis software to determine the torsional stiffness of different parts of the car both with and without its roof, and used the insight gained from the measurements to create carbon fiber formations to reinforce the hardest working parts and maintain the 964’s original integrity and packaging requirements. <- Gallery -> After a prototype vehicle with the reinforcing structures was built and tested to validate the analysis work, the 13 carbon fiber structures developed by Red Bull Advanced Technologies, which are bonded to the chassis during the restoration process, increase the torsional rigidity of the car is increased by an impressive 175 percent, which benefits the handling, braking, and overall driving quality of open-top restorations to closer match the performance of the coupe. With two engineering titans coming together, the modernized classics from Singer Vehicle Design are even better thanks to Red Bull Advanced Technologies. View All Porsche 911 For Sale Image Source: Singer Vehicle Design

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