LONDON: Singer returns to the Goodwood Festival of Speed for the 10th year, with two Porsche 911 Carrera Coupes Reimagined by Singer.
Singer is an California-based luxury specialist that restores and reimagines classic Porsche 911s in collaboration with their owners.
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer will be limited to just 100 commissions.
The engine in a 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer represents multiple firsts.
It is the first engine restored for a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer to feature variable valve timing, optimizing drivability at low speeds, and power at high revs.
It is also the first naturally aspirated engine restored by Singer to use water-cooled cylinder heads combined with air-cooled cylinders, and an electrically powered fan, utilizing learnings from the DLS Turbo program.
Together, these features help the 4.0L flat-six to develop 420HP and broaden the torque delivery across a wider range of engine speeds
The 420HP, naturally aspirated flat six was restored and developed by Singer with engineering from Cosworth.
The engine will rev to over 8000 rpm and, to encourage drivers to explore that range, an optimized, six-speed, manual gearbox can be specified, sending power to the rear wheels.
A raised gear shifter may be specified with an exposed shift mechanism, underlining the engineering craftsmanship.
A newly developed titanium exhaust system provides free breathing for the flat-six and its famous soundtrack.
Singer founder Rob Dickinson said, "“In the 1980’s you could order a new 911 Carrera with the pumped-up bodywork of the Turbo but powered by the company’s latest, naturally aspirated flat six. It became known as the Carrera with Super Sport Equipment."
"Our services reference this car and celebrate the era with a vision for an ultimate, naturally aspirated, G model 911, reimagined for the twenty-first century. At its heart is a remarkable flat-six, bringing together our learnings from the last fifteen years, and adding variable valve timing for the first time.”
Singer joined forces with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the high-performance engineering arm of Red Bull Technology Group, to increase the strength and torsional rigidity of the original 964 chassis through the restoration process.
Red Bull Advanced Technologies assessed the 964 chassis using their world-class capabilities in simulation and structural analysis.
Their work led to the development of a chassis strengthening system, using composite and steel reinforcement, applied to the 964 monocoque at the beginning of the restoration process.
The original Type 964 monocoque remains at the heart of the car.
Meanwhile, the use of carbon fibre allows reduced mass and enhanced stiffness.
Singer’s restoration and modification services enable owners to personalize the interior presentation of their car according to their personal preferences, through bespoke paint, leather, and material finishes.
In front of the driver, the familiar 911 instrument layout is reimagined, with hand-built gauges bringing high-watchmaking standards into the cabin.
