Singer Turbo Study Offers Porsche 911 Restoration
The Singer Turbo Study is a response to requests from owners for restoration services that incorporate Porsche 911 turbocharging. More than 70 owners have reserved bespoke restorations enabled by the study. They offer a wide range of high-performance capability – from luxury grand touring to sports focus.
First Model – Wolf Blue
The car in Wolf Blue presented here shows a Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer, specified by its owner using the results of the Turbo Study to reflect a personal vision. This owner has pursued a focus on high-performance, luxury grand touring capabilities, including:
- Lightweight carbon fibre bodywork in Wolf Blue
- 3.8L twin turbocharged, intercooled flat-six
- Over 450 HP (power may be tailored to each owner’s specification)
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Rear-wheel-drive and touring-focused suspension
- Carbon-ceramic braking system
- Interior presented in Malibu Sand with Black Forest wood accents
- Electrically adjustable, heated seats
- Air-conditioning
Engine Specs
As with all Singer’s restoration services in collaboration with owners of the Porsche 911, the Turbo Study takes the Type 964 generation of air-cooled cars as its starting point. The study features a new evolution of the “Mezger” air-cooled flat-six. Now in 3.8L form, the engine features twin turbochargers with electric wastegate. Bespoke air to water intercoolers are mounted inside the intake plenums as well.
The ‘shark fin’ on the rear fender is reimagined as an intake and supplies cold air to the engine bay to optimize combustion and cooling performance. In response to owners’ preferences, the engine produces specs of 450 horsepower.
Carbon Fiber Body
A bespoke carbon fiber body maintains the careful balancing of iconic DNA with cutting-edge engineering and material science. While inspired by the turbo cars of the mid-70s, the bodywork is reimagined to optimize aesthetic and functional performance.
As always, the use of carbon fiber allows reduced mass and enhanced stiffness, further sharpening dynamic responses in the manner that Singer’s clients have come to expect and enjoy.
Drive
In response to owners’ requests, both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive restorations are available by the Turbo Study. An owner may decide to specify the AWD configuration to enhance sure-footed deployment of power and torque in all seasons and surface conditions. The RWD configuration allows owners to pursue an alternative sporting focus, if preferred. In both cases, an optimized six-speed manual transmission underlines the driver engagement that Singer is renowned for.
Performance
The use of forced induction enables power output specs starting at 450 horsepower. However, a higher power output may also be specified by the owner. If a more overtly sporting focus is preferred, a sports exhaust system and suitable damping characteristics can be tailored as required. It also features immensely powerful, turbo-specific, brakes, ABS, and traction controll. Carbon-ceramic discs are available if desired by the owner.
Interior
Inside, the results of the Turbo Study enable owners to respond to the demands of all-season touring if they wish. Heated, electrically adjustable seats and cruise control are available for comfort during cold-climate driving and for convenience on high-speed road networks.
Price
Prices for restorations enabled by the Turbo Study are dependent on the specification requested by the car’s owner. Clients can contact Singer for further information.
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