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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

By Charles Bradley – August 12, 2026

Louis Vuitton and Singer Reimagine ‘Art of Travel’ Porsche 911 Classics

For Louis Vuitton, travel has always been about more than reaching a destination. Now, the House is bringing that philosophy to the road through an unprecedented collaboration with Singer, creating two extraordinary Porsche 911 models that blur the boundaries between automotive design, watchmaking, fashion, luggage, and craftsmanship. Guided by Louis Vuitton’s Art of Travel philosophy, the collaboration pairs the House’s savoir-faire with Singer’s intricately personalized restorations. The result is two bespoke automobiles: a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic wearing an exclusive saffron, cobalt blue and yellow livery, and a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo, a cabriolet conceived by Nicolas Ghesquière, Artistic Director of Women’s Collections at Louis Vuitton. Both cars are accompanied by made-to-measure Louis Vuitton creations, turning the automobiles into complete expressions of travel and an art of living. Yet, the project began with something considerably smaller: a dashboard clock. From a Tambour Clock to a Complete Vision The collaboration grew from a request for a dashboard clock for a car reimagined by Singer. Designed and produced by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton workshops in Switzerland, the mechanical timepiece became the catalyst for something much more ambitious. “This unique and remarkable adventure began with a request for a dashboard clock for a car reimagined by Singer,” shares Jean Arnault, Louis Vuitton Watch Director. “In addition to the design and production of this clock by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton workshops in Switzerland, it quickly became apparent to us that this collaboration with Singer could extend to the personalization of every functional element of the vehicle, enhancing them through our expertise in leather craftsmanship and watchmaking.” The detachable mechanical timepiece is inspired by the Tambour watch, including its distinctive shape and 12 polished and engraved letters spelling the House’s name around the bezel. Once the clock entered the cockpit, however, the instrument display itself became part of the transformation. What followed was a year of work devoted to reimagining the speedometer, rev counter and gauges around the graphic language of the Tambour line. Cobalt blue is accented with bright orange lettering, bringing horological design into an automotive environment. “The specifications chosen by Louis Vuitton exposed us to techniques and methods developed over decades of experience,” says Rob Dickinson, Founder and Executive Chairman at Singer. “They trusted us with their esteemed brand, their traditions and their vision and it was a joy to bring our two worlds together.” The collaboration ultimately became much larger than a clock or an interior. It became a complete reimagining of the vehicle: “The aim was to create a true synthesis between Singer’s architectural and timeless language and the Louis Vuitton culture, characterized by refined materials, travel and expression of style,” explains Octave Chany, Project Lead Designer at Singer. The project also marks a historic first for Louis Vuitton. For the first time, the House is creating a co-branded item, an equally unprecedented move for Singer. Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic The first automobile is a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic finished in saffron and cobalt blue, with a specially designed roof rack capable of carrying a trunk, surfboard or pair of skis. Its purpose is immediately apparent: This is a car conceived for epic journeys. The color palette is deeply connected to Louis Vuitton’s heritage. The saffron shade has appeared in the House’s archives for more than 150 years and has been used across its packaging for more than 20 years. It also resonates with Bahama Yellow, a hallmark hue associated with Singer’s earliest commissions. The combination has a particular automotive connection through Louis Vuitton’s travel trunks designed for Citroën in 1924, which featured cobalt blue interior reinforcements. Bright yellow stitching further echoes the saddle-stitch seams used on the brand’s leather goods and trunks. Cobalt blue demonstration tires draw inspiration from the handles and ribbons of Louis Vuitton packaging, while the rear engine air intake grille incorporates a geometric motif formed by the initials L and V. Inside, the cabin is entirely upholstered in leather with a natural hue inspired by VVT leather, one of Louis Vuitton’s most utilized leathers. The material is associated with the handles, shoulder straps, edging and labels of the House’s exceptional luggage and coated canvas bags. Louis Vuitton’s artisans selected the leather for the seats, while Singer’s team executed the interior leatherwork. The door-handle edges use the same edge-dyeing technique found on Louis Vuitton bags, with yellow stitching throughout. Diamond-patterned embossing on the seats, front boot trim and rear engine compartment recalls the “malletage” motif characteristic of the interiors of Louis Vuitton trunks. Ventilation eyelets in the seats are individually crafted and finished by hand and carry Louis Vuitton Monogram flower designs, a motif also appearing on the sun visor and headrests. The transformation extends to components normally associated with the functional rather than the luxurious. Plastic fittings have been replaced by hand-crafted components made from premium, natural materials. Adjustment knobs, control switches, locks, pull-tabs and air vents are crafted in metal, predominantly rhodium-plated, and individually hand-finished using techniques comparable to those used in fine watchmaking. Polishing and satin-finishing techniques draw directly from watchmaking savoir-faire, while anodising and electroplating create the specific colors. Even the engine’s technical components receive the same treatment. The fuel and oil caps incorporate typography used on Louis Vuitton watch components, while every element is designed and crafted to order. An Entire Louis Vuitton Wardrobe for the Road The Classic’s interpretation of the Art of Travel does not stop with the automobile. Louis Vuitton has created an exclusive capsule collection for its owner, with pieces cut from Millésime leather echoing the cabin and finished in saffron, cobalt and yellow. The driving wardrobe begins with a naturally grained leather racing jacket featuring a perforated LV zip closure and Monogram Flower eyelets. Straight-cut jeans use heavy cotton-and-silk denim, while driving footwear includes the LV Rally car shoe or LV Remix Derby. Perforated driving gloves and a carbon-and-glass-fiber jet helmet trimmed in calfskin complete the ensemble. Even the keys receive bespoke treatment, with a six-key folder bearing a Louis Vuitton x Singer stamp or a cloche key holder in the House’s signature blue. A pochette for the car’s documents follows the lines of a 1950s business sleeve. The luggage is designed around the automobile itself. A 1950s-inspired helmet bag carries the bespoke helmet, while the Bisten, a direct descendant of the suitcases the House first catalogued in 1892, is finished with a blue handle and name tag. The Keepall packs a week’s wardrobe into the cabin, while a pair of front-trunk bags is shaped to fit precisely within the nose of the car. The collaboration’s approach to automotive luggage also draws upon Louis Vuitton’s history. As early as 1897, Georges Vuitton offered trunks designed specifically for automobiles, capable of being secured to a vehicle’s rear or roof. The designs incorporated specialized patented locks, flat construction for easier stacking and “Vuittonite” canvas, which was waterproof, supple and capable of being dyed to match the color of a car. The bespoke roof rack carries a Louis Vuitton surfboard handcrafted in Angers before traveling to the Atlantic coast for its resin coating and fins. Its Monogram marquetry in blond oak and rich walnut requires countless hours of craftsmanship. A pair of skis, created in the French Alps from wood, titanal and steel, completes the collection. Together, the accessories form a contemporary expression of Louis Vuitton’s historic expertise in functional equipment for motoring and travel. Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo The second car takes the collaboration in an entirely different direction. The Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo is a cabriolet conceived under the creative direction of Nicolas Ghesquière. Finished in white with touches of brown, the car combines leather and wood in a sophisticated interpretation of classic motorboats. “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,” says Ghesquière. The cabriolet embodies Ghesquière’s desire to merge the nautical and automotive worlds, reflecting his approach of combining contrasting influences. Wood gives the automobile a contemporary character, while the open-top configuration creates a direct connection with nature, sunlight and the road. The bodywork combines an echo of Calcaire Lutétien, the white limestone that has shaped the Parisian landscape, with gold accents, natural leather and wood. A large rear spoiler underscores the car’s capabilities, while the rear-opening luggage compartment reveals a teak-inspired wooden deck that continues the motorboat theme. Inside, the bespoke dashboard clock occupies the center of the console rather than sitting behind the steering wheel. Natural leather, warm golden gauges, a dial finished in the exact shade of the exterior and a matching golden ignition key create continuity between the cabin and bodywork. The dashboard bears the Louis Vuitton signature, while a distinctive leather patch on the steering wheel reinforces Ghesquière’s design language. Beneath the clock, the gearshift trim evokes the silhouette of the Noé bag through its natural leather drawstring. Behind the seats, a luggage compartment crafted from varnished wood uses the same technique employed for runabout decks. Bespoke Louis Vuitton luggage fits into the space alongside the lightweight soft top. Wood paneling extends through the rear engine compartment and front boot, where a bespoke trunk comprises three cases that slot together to create storage compartments. Leather fastening straps with pin buckles subtly reference motorsport, trunk making and watch straps. Fashion, Watches & Luggage Complete Classic Turbo For the Classic Turbo, Ghesquière has created another exclusive capsule in which the wardrobe mirrors the automobile’s palette of white, wood and gold. The dashboard clock finds a counterpart on the wrist in the Tambour Automatic, a 40-millimeter watch in ceramic and yellow gold. Both timepieces can be stored in a Coffret Tresor, first made by Georges Vuitton in 1896 and reissued here as a pair. The driving ensemble includes a made-to-measure suit in parachute silk, braided leather driving gloves and the LV Sneakerina. Gold and acetate sunglasses conceal a Monogram flower beneath one lens, while a carbon and glass-fiber helmet finished in varnished cream and a tan visor completes the look. The luggage follows the same philosophy. A garment bag folds flat against the cabin, while the Alma, Express, Noé, Cruiser and Petite Malle each bring a distinct Louis Vuitton expression to the journey. The larger luggage is designed around the car, including the three-part trunk integrated into the front boot and a Keepall 45 with a removable cover. Even the smallest details receive bespoke attention. A key holder carries the LV Blazon, while the Monogram Heritage necklace incorporates a leather key bell and medallion. A pouch sized for the vehicle’s keys is finished with contrasting yellow stitching. Where Automotive Craft Meets the Art of Living The collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Singer ultimately reaches beyond a conventional automotive partnership. It is an exchange between two organizations whose identities are built around craftsmanship, precision, and an uncompromising attention to detail. The result is two automobiles that bring together the full breadth of Louis Vuitton and Singer’s respective savoir-faire. In the process, the Porsche 911 becomes more than a means of transportation. It becomes a traveling expression of fashion, design, watchmaking, leather craftsmanship, and the enduring luxury of the journey itself. View All 911 Reimagined by Singer For Sale Images by Singer Vehicle Design

Singer Is The Central Feature Marque Of The 2026 Goodwood Festival Of Speed

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 09, 2026

Singer Is The Central Feature Marque At Goodwood

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is taking shape for 2026, bringing together some of the world’s most celebrated automotive manufacturers, cars, and drivers, and showcasing them at a beautifully idyllic venue with a legendary hillclimb challenge to put them to the test. One of the most iconic parts of the Festival of Speed is the Central Feature, which features an artistic display dedicated to automotive history and excellence. This year, the Central Feature features a sculpture by artist Gerry Judah, and the featured marque of the display is Singer Vehicle Design, known for its Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer projects that transform the late ‘80s/early ‘90s 964 Porsche 911 into stunning commissions tailored to their owners' specifications. Mounted on the sculpture are three different Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer commissions, showcasing the firm’s Classic, Classic Turbo, and DLS restoration services. Along with the Central Feature, Singer Vehicle Design’s presence at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed will also include a dedicated stand in front of the Stable Yard, with five cars that display the evolution of Singer, including the first slantnose Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer, making its public debut at the event. <- Gallery -> The Supercar Paddock features another display of three Porsche 911s Reimagined by Singer. The trio, consisting of a Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer and two cars restored with Singer’s DLS Turbo Services, will take on the iconic Goodwood Hillclimb across the four days of the Festival, while the cars from throughout the festival will gather around the Central Feature sculpture daily, along with privately-owned cars brought to Goodwood by their owners to take part in the celebration. With iconic restomods and a repertoire of engineering, design, and craftsmanship excellence, Singer Vehicle Design is basking in prominence at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. View All Porsche 911 Reimagined By Singer For Sale Image Source: Singer Vehicle Design

Singer Vehicle Design Reveals Advanced VVT Engine Developments for Reimagined Porsche 911s

By Charles Bradley – May 19, 2026

Singer Vehicle Design Reveals Advanced Engine Developments

For more than 15 years, Singer Vehicle Design has built its reputation on transforming classic air-cooled Porsche 911s into some of the world’s most coveted bespoke sports cars. Now, the California-based luxury specialist has revealed new technical insight into the engine development behind its latest Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe and Cabriolet Reimagined by Singer – a project that combines heritage-driven design with cutting-edge engineering from legendary British performance firm Cosworth. At the heart of Singer’s latest restoration services is an extensively reworked naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six developed from the Type 964’s iconic M64 engine architecture. Producing 420 horsepower and revving beyond 8,000 rpm, the engine represents a series of firsts for Singer, including variable valve timing, water-cooled cylinder heads paired with air-cooled cylinders, and an electrically powered fan inspired by lessons learned from the company’s DLS Turbo program. “Our services reference the wide-bodied, naturally aspirated cars of the 1980s,” said Rob Dickinson, Singer’s Founder and Creative Director. “The goal was to pursue the ultimate, naturally aspirated G model 911, reimagined for the twenty-first century in both coupe and cabriolet body styles. At the heart of the car, we wanted a remarkable flat-six, with optimized throttle response, the reward of thrilling horsepower at high revs, and prodigious torque throughout the rev range for maximum real-world driver engagement. To deliver this mission, we brought together our learnings from the last fifteen years of working intimately with the 911 and partnered with Cosworth to bring their experience and capabilities to bear on the development process for a very special engine.” The collaboration underscores Singer’s continued evolution from boutique restoration house into one of the luxury automotive world’s most engineering-focused brands. Drawing on expertise first developed during the company’s Dynamics and Lightweighting Study program, Singer refined its four-valve cylinder head design while Cosworth contributed its experience in hypercar engine manufacturing, variable valve timing, combustion chamber development, and intake and exhaust optimization. The result is a broader torque curve, improved drivability at lower speeds, and sharper high-rev performance designed to elevate real-world driver engagement. Internally, the engine incorporates ultra-low-friction surface coatings derived from top-tier motorsport applications, while fully machined intake and exhaust ports, along with precision-machined combustion chambers, maximize both performance and consistency. Singer says the engine’s character was intentionally designed to encourage drivers to explore the upper reaches of the rev range. To complement that experience, owners can specify an optimized six-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels, as well as a raised gear shifter with an exposed shift mechanism emphasizing the car’s engineering craftsmanship. A newly developed titanium exhaust system completes the package while amplifying the signature soundtrack of the naturally aspirated flat-six. The restoration process itself remains deeply rooted in craftsmanship and personalization. Each project begins when the owner of a Porsche 911 Type 964 commissions Singer to carry out a bespoke restoration tailored to their individual preferences. The donor vehicle is completely disassembled until only the original steel monocoque remains, allowing Singer to clean, strengthen, and prepare the chassis before rebuilding begins. Throughout the process, owners work directly with Singer to personalize engineering, materials, and specifications, reinforcing the company’s philosophy of “A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” According to Singer, all 100 allocations for the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer have already been spoken for, while limited availability remains for the 75 planned Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet restorations. Singer will showcase examples of its restoration services, including a Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, where the company is set to headline as the event’s 2026 Central Feature marque. Founded in California in 2009, Singer has become globally recognized for reimagining classic Porsche 911s through a combination of obsessive attention to detail, modern engineering, advanced material science, and deeply personalized craftsmanship. Its latest engine program further reinforces the company’s position at the intersection of analogue driving purity and contemporary high-performance engineering.

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

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