CLASSIC GARAGE: Singer 911
Singer 911. Going back to when the 911 was the 911. Image from www.singervehicledesign.com.
For all the automotive pursits out there, you’re probably going to want to close your eyes for a little bit.
The folks at Singer Vehicle Design have created a beautiful interpretation of the original 1970′s Porsche Carrera RS which makes our hearts melt ever so softly whenever we see it.
If I owned this car, I would call it the Incredible Hulk. Image from www.singervehicledesign.com.
From the official Singer 911 website:
The Singer 911 is no mere imitation, clone or retro-hot rod, but a re-interpretation and rebirth of the early performance-focused 911’s.
The new vehicle is the result of a fusion between the purity of the original 911 and modern materials, design, and updated technologies, and aftermarket experience into a unique sports car that recaptures the essence of the early 911’s golden age.
The Singer 911 capitalizes on the 40 years of solutions and enhancements that have resulted from the racing aftermarket’s embracing the original 911. Borrowing the best elements from the air/oil cooled 911’s long production span such as the “chic” of the long hood pre-’74 race specials, and the engineering durability of the later cars from the 80’s and 90’s, Singer Vehicle Design capitalizes on the vast know how and evolutionary advances the original 911 has enjoyed.
The experience offered by the new Singer 911 is a passionate celebration of the history making, iconic 911, and creates an enhanced sportscar that honors the original 911’s soul.
OG interior, yo. Image from www.singervehicledesign.com.
The folks at Singer purchase “fully road legal pre‐1994 Porsche 911 Coupes” whose bodies are stripped and cleaned.
Once completed, they replace some pieces with carbon fiber bodywork “constructed from premium ‘pre preg’ carbon fiber and is correctly vacuum bagged and baked to a temperature of over 250 degrees. These are true carbon fiber parts benefiting from the attributes of extreme strength and light weight.”
The engine is based on the 911 3.6L built in the 1990′s which are then stripped, blue printed, balanced and hand built “using new or state of the art componentry”. Clients also have a choice of three engines, from 3.6 L to 3.9L with a range of 300‐425BHP .
The Singer 911. So gangster. 70's gangster. Image from www.singervehicledesign.com.
But enough about the technical side of what the folks at Singer do. Just take a look at this car and imagine yourself driving it.
And the price? Let’s put it this way: would you put a price on a bespoke suit?
For more information about the Singer 911, you can visit them at http://www.singervehicledesign.com/.
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