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.
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