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Produced between 1989 and 1993 in a little over 60,000 examples of the breed, the 964 marked a significant departure from the G model. From the integrated bumpers to the Tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive, this generation of the 911 is 85 percent new compared to the Carrera 3.2 before it.
Penned by Benjamin Dimson, the 964 served as the basis for the latest design study from the good folks at Singer, a Los Angeles-based company founded by the former frontman of English rock band Catherine Wheel. Rob Dickinson, the cousin of Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson, set up shop in 2009 with the sole purpose of improving air-cooled 911s beyond anyone's wildest dreams.
The "Dynamics & Lightweighting Study – Turbo" is a wild makeover in and of itself, especially due to its double-planed wing out back. Singer's Dickinson took inspiration from the 934/5 racecar, a highly successful machine that's called this way because it features goodies from both the 934 and 935.
Shortened to DLS – Turbo, the design study is dressed in carbon fiber to increase stiffness while also reducing curb weight. Singer begins every build with the complete yet careful disassembly of the customer's 964-gen Porsche 911, beginning with the bodywork and interior. After yanking out the mechanical bits, the Neunelfer specialist then strengthens the chassis prior to fixing the carbon-fiber panels into place.
Said panels include a hood with two distinct openings: a front intake and a vent. Out back, the rear fender intakes and NACA ducts cool the rear brakes and turbochargers. A four-valve boxer with a displacement of 3.8 liters can be found in the rear, boasting air-to-water intercooling, electric wastegates, an electric fan, and ridiculous power. Singer claims that it can tune said motor to more than 700 horsepower, whereas maximum engine speed is estimated at more than 9,000 rpm.
The DLS – Turbo is presently available in two configurations: track and road. The track-oriented version is pictured in Blood Orange, and in addition to the high-downforce wing, its front fascia differs from the road version by means of a larger splitter. Pictured in Moet Blanc, the more restrained sibling features a ducktail spoiler and less flashy wheels. Both of them are rocking BBS center-lock wheels and Michelin super-sticky rubber boots, namely Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires at every corner.
Of course, Singer can tailor the build in accordance with the customer's requests. The only transmission offered is a six-speed manual that drives the rear wheels. Bespoke dampers, track-oriented suspension, and carbon-ceramic brakes with monobloc calipers pretty much seal the deal. Only a limited number of DLS – Turbo restorations will be commissioned, and pricing isn't available because each one is unique. It's easy to imagine $500,000 as the starting point, although we also know Singer commissions that cost in excess of one billion freedom eagles.
The Dynamics & Lightweighting Study – Turbo design study will debut in the flesh in July during the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Singer's latest project will also be displayed in August in California during the 2023 Monterey Car Week.
The "Dynamics & Lightweighting Study – Turbo" is a wild makeover in and of itself, especially due to its double-planed wing out back. Singer's Dickinson took inspiration from the 934/5 racecar, a highly successful machine that's called this way because it features goodies from both the 934 and 935.
Shortened to DLS – Turbo, the design study is dressed in carbon fiber to increase stiffness while also reducing curb weight. Singer begins every build with the complete yet careful disassembly of the customer's 964-gen Porsche 911, beginning with the bodywork and interior. After yanking out the mechanical bits, the Neunelfer specialist then strengthens the chassis prior to fixing the carbon-fiber panels into place.
Said panels include a hood with two distinct openings: a front intake and a vent. Out back, the rear fender intakes and NACA ducts cool the rear brakes and turbochargers. A four-valve boxer with a displacement of 3.8 liters can be found in the rear, boasting air-to-water intercooling, electric wastegates, an electric fan, and ridiculous power. Singer claims that it can tune said motor to more than 700 horsepower, whereas maximum engine speed is estimated at more than 9,000 rpm.
The DLS – Turbo is presently available in two configurations: track and road. The track-oriented version is pictured in Blood Orange, and in addition to the high-downforce wing, its front fascia differs from the road version by means of a larger splitter. Pictured in Moet Blanc, the more restrained sibling features a ducktail spoiler and less flashy wheels. Both of them are rocking BBS center-lock wheels and Michelin super-sticky rubber boots, namely Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires at every corner.
Of course, Singer can tailor the build in accordance with the customer's requests. The only transmission offered is a six-speed manual that drives the rear wheels. Bespoke dampers, track-oriented suspension, and carbon-ceramic brakes with monobloc calipers pretty much seal the deal. Only a limited number of DLS – Turbo restorations will be commissioned, and pricing isn't available because each one is unique. It's easy to imagine $500,000 as the starting point, although we also know Singer commissions that cost in excess of one billion freedom eagles.
The Dynamics & Lightweighting Study – Turbo design study will debut in the flesh in July during the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Singer's latest project will also be displayed in August in California during the 2023 Monterey Car Week.
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