Author Topic: Singer Porsche 911 (Read 2260 times)

danidmas · « **on:** 29-Sep-2009, 17:21:35 »

Not really a classic in the strict sense of the word but...

http://www.singervehicledesign.com/

Based on any long-wheelbase 911 built between 1969 and 1985, this Singer 911 weights 1088 kilos, has a 6-cylinder air-cooled 425hp engine under the hood, cabron fibre body, 3.9 to get to 100, 275 km/h top-speed... what else do you need?! This is the ultimate 911!

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Incontestable is its vintage Porsche 911 look. However, the Singer 911 is far from antiquated. The complete reincarnation includes chassis stiffening, new active aerodynamics, and a lightweight integral backbone structure and roll cage to improve torsional rigidity. Most interestingly, nearly all of the steel body panels are replaced by full carbon fiber composite bodywork candy-coated in Singer's exclusive "Racing Orange" paint.

Under the rear decklid is an air-cooled 3.82-liter flat-six sporting six individual throttle bodies. With a GT3 crankshaft and titanium connecting rods, the powerplant spins eagerly to 8,000 RPM. The engine sends 425 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque to a proper Getrag G50 six-speed manual transmission. According to the engineering team, the 2,400-pound Singer 911 will sprint to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. Top speed is in excess of 170 MPH.

Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2010-singer-porsche-911/

Svensson · « **Reply #1 on:** 29-Sep-2009, 17:45:02 »

Ultimate mix of old and new and that engine is fantastic. The only thing that looks a bit odd to me is the size of the wheels. One size smaller would look better on an older 911 body like this. Other than that it's an absolute dreamcar!

Video of the introduction (speech from 2:45, engine start from 7:18):


Monterey Historics 2009 pt. 1 of 3

chest3r · « **Reply #2 on:** 29-Sep-2009, 20:14:44 »

It looks great!! But the tyres look too big, in my opinion

gangajas · « **Reply #3 on:** 29-Sep-2009, 21:04:07 »

I think I've just jizzed my pants...

DMF · « **Reply #4 on:** 29-Sep-2009, 22:32:51 »

wow.. so much cooler than Chris Harris'!

ARMAN · « **Reply #5 on:** 29-Sep-2009, 23:34:55 »

Quote from: gangajas on 29-Sep-2009, 21:04:07

I think I've just jizzed my pants...

I feel something simular in mine

and I like the wheels

Svensson · « **Reply #6 on:** 30-Sep-2009, 01:22:26 »

Quote from: ARMAN on 29-Sep-2009, 23:34:55

I feel something simular in mine and I like the wheels

The wheel design itself is great, but the size is way too big for an old 911 body... that's the point.
Looks a bit like one of those Big-Foot monster trucks

The size of the wheels on Chris Harris' 911 would look better on the Singer imo.


Drivers Republic - Chris' Perfect 911

Other than that, this Singer is the perfect 911!

wackary · « **Reply #7 on:** 30-Sep-2009, 06:22:22 »

I now have a new official "Dream Car"

...ok, after some thought I think I have to add...my GOD...that is, to me, the absolute perfect car. This will be the car I dream of for the remainder of my life.
So, how much does it cost?

Schwalbe · « **Reply #8 on:** 30-Sep-2009, 06:47:42 »

AWESOME !!!

I like so much the fact they use the beautiful and classic shape of the 911 from the 70' era.

Thanks Dani for this new discover.

Guyon · « **Reply #9 on:** 02-Oct-2009, 00:42:27 »

100 times better than the 911 Sport Classic. New set of wheels and you're good to go!

sentra_dude · « **Reply #10 on:** 02-Oct-2009, 03:49:27 »

Niiiiiiiice, I agree, the only slight problem is the wheels which could be a touch smaller, but I'm flexible I'll take the car without different wheels.

stmoritzer · « **Reply #11 on:** 07-Jan-2011, 15:41:05 »

Singer Vehicle Design, www.singervehicledesign.com/ write on tehir homepage:
Singer Vehicle Design was founded in 2009 to explore the creative possibilities in classic vehicle design. We are dedicated to the study, design, engineering and crafting of the world's most respected high performance vehicles.

their latest product, interesting

taken from http://www.classicdriver.com/de/magazine/3100.asp?id=6067

mixing original 911 parts (sometimes upgraded with new parts) from the last decades (air-cooled area) they're going to assemble a new car

btw in 2009, they presented already a concept

more here:
http://www.classicdriver.com/de/magazine/3100.asp?id=5143

pzgren · « **Reply #12 on:** 07-Jan-2011, 16:16:59 »

never heard of them before... but i like the idea to mix old and new parts. if your not keen on matching numbers and only have original parts it could be a real improvement of your vintage racer.

TopGearNL · « **Reply #13 on:** 07-Jan-2011, 17:55:13 »

I like the fact that if you wouldn't know better you would say its just an original!

Love those classic rims!

danidmas · « **Reply #14 on:** 08-Jan-2011, 16:28:13 »

Awesome car, and awesome repost!

http://www.theautounion.net/index.php/topic,5729.msg70018.html#msg70018

TopGearNL · « **Reply #15 on:** 09-Jan-2011, 13:50:16 »

Quote from: danidmas on 08-Jan-2011, 16:28:13

Awesome car, and awesome repost!

http://www.theautounion.net/index.php/topic,5729.msg70018.html#msg70018

Awesome!

And shame on me for not noticing

regele · « **Reply #16 on:** 10-Mar-2011, 17:42:19 »

An interview with the creator of this car(if you can find the inner strength to ignore adam carolla). You can tell that the guy is a Porsche nut


CarCast's Adam Carolla and "The Professor" Sandy Ganz with the Singer 911 Porsche

everso · « **Reply #17 on:** 11-Mar-2011, 02:49:25 »

i know the guy who started singer.....well sort of....he was in a band called Catherine Wheel....and we started talking over e-mail several months ago....about music, and cars......he's on my facebook...LOL

he's well into Porsches, and always has been. Catherine Wheel recorded a really great single called "Black Metallic" in the early 90s......i asked him if it was about a Porsche....and he said "YES"...

novass · « **Reply #18 on:** 11-Mar-2011, 11:25:55 »

I will take one in black!

These are the kinds of cars I get really excited about. Classic styling with modern equipment.

danidmas · « **Reply #19 on:** 31-Mar-2011, 23:41:17 »

Here we go with a MASSIVE gallery. The attention to detail is bloody amazing, just look at the Tag-Heur clocks!!

Link: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-production-singer-911/