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The “Indy Commission” by Singer Vehicle Design was built for IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti. Powering the Indy commission is a 4.0L, naturally-aspirated, air-cooled flat-six. The engine is specified with a ceramic plenum finish and drives the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox. Photo Credit: Singer Vehicle Design ...
© One More Than 10: Singer and the Porsche 911 It has been said before that there have probably been more books written on the Porsche 911, than almost any car model. In this case though, it is no ordinary 911 that is being unpacked and revealed between the covers...
Photography courtesy of Road Scholars. No need to squint. That lump hanging out the back of this Meyers Manx is a genuine Fuhrmann four-cam engine. Indeed, this is a real, fully functional, road-and-track ready (if you have the balls for it) Meyers Manx, the output of a collaboration between noted...
From our friends at Tuthill Porsche: On Saturday, 25th March 2023, Richard Tuthill got himself back behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 in a competitive capacity. This has been after a nine-year hiatus since rallying in the R-GT back in Germany in 2014. He had spent some time out with...
An Homage to the Original RUF SCR It’s been 40 years since RUF revealed a modified Porsche 911 called the ‘SCR’, with a 3.2L six-cylinder engine pushing out 217 horses. The tell-tale sign of a RUF Porsche was the whale-tail spoiler that crowned that iconic backside for aerodynamics. It took...
The car you’re looking at is the Gemballa Avalanche. Boasting a Formula 1 inspired aerodynamics and a 3.8-liter turbocharged 820hp flat-six engine, the Avalanche takes the already impressive power of the 991 Turbo to another level. Gemballa has also given the car an “extroverted exterior design,” which is an understatement....
Watch this in-depth review on the interior and exterior design of the first Brabus and Porsche supercar, the Porsche Brabus 911 (720) Turbo S, and how it fared as it was tested on the Autobahn....
Gemballa is well-known for its lavish and high-cost upgrade kits for various supercars, with one of its standout projects being the Mirage GT, based on the Porsche Carrera GT. This rare creation from the respected German tuning company received a range of custom modifications to elevate its performance, aesthetics, aerodynamics,...
Before: 1968 Porsche 912 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine developing 90 bhp; after: 2014 Dutchmann Porsche 912 with 2.8-litre 6-cylinder engine developing 240 bhp What do Porsche 911s, surfboards, bicycles and coffee have in common? A lot, it would seem. South African entrepreneur, Gavin Rooke, hit on a common thread that runs...
In 1977 Kremer sufficiently improved the 935 to begin series production of their own version. It was the third Kremer built on Porsche’s successful platform and many 935/934s were updated to reflect ideas from the brothers in Cologne. The K3 version of their 935 was a great success and won...
Known as the ‘Fiona Commission’ by Singer, this car is equipped with a 4.0-liter flat six-cylinder engine paired to a G50 five-speed manual transmission, producing 390 bhp and 315 lb-ft of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under 3.3 seconds and to 100 mph in 8.2 seconds....
The RUF CTR was first introduced in 1987 as a modified version of Porsche’s 3.2 flat six. It features a roll cage, upgraded suspension and brakes, a fully customized 5-speed transmission, and unique body parts. This car is based on the 911 Carrera 3.2, and it’s lighter and has a...
Hundreds of needle-sharp, tungsten-tipped studs bite through the ice, hunting out grip where your brain screams there should be none, headlights piercing the Arctic’s never-quite daylight; a flat-six’s mechanical howl sings through the snow-laden pines as you thread the needle round the sinuous turns of a forest stage. This is...
Singer Vehicle Design – Milano Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Milano Commission. First of all, this car is a Dynamics & Lightweighting Study which means it is restored by the team based at Singer’s UK center of operations. This is probably my favorite...
Porsche TAG-Turbo Lanzante Porsche 930 TAG-Turbo. During the 80s, Porsche was supplying 1.5L turbocharged V6 engines to McLaren F1 team under the TAG brand. McLaren used a largely stock 930 Turbo as the rolling testbed for these engines. After its retirement the car was relegated to living its life among...
The RUF RGT is based on the 997-generation Porsche 911 GT3 and features distinctive RUF bodywork that incorporates carbon fiber elements across various areas, including the doors, fender flares, wing mirrors, engine cover, and a distinctively designed fixed rear wing. Enhancing its aesthetics, the sports car is equipped with 19-inch...
This AutoTopNL video on YouTube showcases the incredible speed and sound of a unique Porsche 911 restomod built by CSF Radiators. This exceptional vehicle was crafted by CSF Radiators for the 2021 SEMA show, one of the world’s most iconic auto shows, particularly for tuned cars. It began as a...
Singer Vehicle Design – Gsteig Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Gsteig Commission. The carbon-fibre bodywork is presented in Black Blue (light pearl) with light, ghosted stripes and lettering, body-color bumperettes and brass deck-lid badging. The Gsteig Commission has a 4.0L air-cooled flat-six is...
Starting as a humble service station in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, RUF evolved within three decades into a renowned creator of some of the world’s most exceptional super sports cars. Alois Ruf Junior, inspired by his father’s business, developed a deep passion for automobiles, particularly the Porsche 911. Initially, RUF’s creations were...
1996 Gemballa 911 GTR 600 At their London Motorcar Sale, RM Auctions sold this Gemballa Turbo. Their catalogues described the car as: “The Porsche presented here started life as a 993 Turbo, sent by its first owner to Gemballa for modifications totalling approximately £173,000. The resulting car is believed to...
In one of the latest videos from Harry’s Garage on YouTube, we get treated to a closer look at the extraordinary Theon Design bespoke 911, dubbed the GBR002. This is another example of Theon Design’s commitment to the Porsche ethos, bringing the customer’s classic 911 dream to life. Finished in...
Follow Petrolicious into the heartland of America as we pay a visit to Indiana to meet Matt Euson and his Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer Vehicle Design. Whether it’s a quick jaunt to the office, picking up the kids from football practice, or tearing through the secluded snakes of tarmac...
Singer Vehicle Design Inspiration – The Manual Gearbox I couldn’t care less what lap time cars can do at the Nurburgring, or how much they weigh, or whether there are those who will typecast its drivers. I want cars that are joyous to drive, purely for the sake of driving....
Starting with a European-market 964 Carrera 4 that retains its original numbers, this 1991 model underwent an extensive custom nut-and-bolt restoration spanning over 3,500 hours by Abreu Motors. The restoration included a comprehensive full-metal wide-body conversion, the installation of backdated bumpers, and the integration of new suspension featuring Bilstein PSS10...
Manthey EMA will field a Grello Porsche in the 2024 24 Hours of the Nürburgring. Porsche drivers Kévin Estre (France), Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium), Thomas Preining (Austria) and Ayhancan Güven (Turkey) will pilot the car with starting number 911. After two retirements in the last two years, Manthey is aiming for...
Everrati Automotive Limited, the leading sustainable-luxury technology company specializing in redefining and futureproofing automotive icons through the integration of cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, has just revealed its most driver-focused electrified Porsche yet – a new addition inspired by the Type 964 RSR. Respecting the original RSR 3.8 Building on...
At the 2023 Werks Reunion in Monterey, California, Porsche Santa Clarita debuted a reinterpretation of the 1988 Porsche 930 Turbo Slantnose. This gem, reminiscent of the bold aesthetics of the 1980s, garnered both the People’s Choice and Kids’ Choice awards. Originally crafted in a decade celebrated for its audacious design...
$1.45M Porsche 930 with Formula 1 Engine by Lanzante This is Lanzante’s Porsche 930 TAG Turbo and its limited to just 11 examples. This 930 might look like a normal Porsche 911, but its powered by a 1.5 liter TAG-Porsche Turbo V6 engine from McLaren which were used to power...
Singer Vehicle Design – Charlottesville Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Charlottesville Commission. At the heart of the Charlottesville Commission is the awesome 4.0L, naturally-aspirated, air-cooled flat-six that powers most of the Singer cars. For this car, the owner has specified a 6-speed manual gearbox...
Held during Monterey Car Week, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, has become one the world’s most prestigious automobile events. No less than 21 debuts occurred this year, many of which were from Porsche 911-inspired manufacturers (e.g. Singer, Gunther Werks, RUF and Tuthill). If you think there isn’t more room in...
Air-Cooled 911 “Brawler” Of all the cars on the market, the Porsche 911 is arguably the one that’s seen the most attention in the resto-modding scene. While the current crop of 911 resto-mods are certainly attractive, practically none are built with decades of motorsport know-how channeled into their construction until...
2002 Hamann 911 Gullwing Since September 2002, Hamann now also customize the current Porsche models as well as cars from BMW, Ferrari, Mini and Range Rover. But Hamann doesn’t only offer classical tuning for engine, bodywork, chassis and interior: Hamann gives the car wings in the true sense of the...
The Glasgow Commission, reimagined by Singer, is based on a right-hand drive 964 Targa. The car showcases carbon fiber bodywork in Blood Red – Dark and is equipped with a centrally mounted, external fuel filler. The wheels feature closed lug nuts and are adorned with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires....
Fabspeed Motorsport has been setting the industry standard for quality and performance since 1994 and we continue to revolutionize the Exotic Car Industry. Their exhaust systems sound amazing and usually unlock quite a bit of power. Now they have set their sites on the all-new Porsche 911 GT3. They’re claiming More...
Master racer Vern Schuppan, the Australian racing legend, forged a stellar reputation by winning the 1983 Le Mans driving a Porsche 956. His deep-seated connection to Porsche eventually paved the way for creating the Schuppan Porsche 962CR, a street-legal supercar built using a Porsche 962 racer as the foundation. Endurance...
Amazing Singer DLS Driving – Sights & Sounds Enjoy this cinematic montage of a Porsche 911 Singer DLS as we enjoy some backroads in Ontario to stretch its legs. This video was derived from the full documentary film we released last week that explores the commission and how it was...
Rob Dickinson, founder of Singer Vehicle Design, has transformed his childhood obsession with Porsche 911s into a company crafting automotive masterpieces. Singer takes classic air-cooled 911s and reimagines them, combining bespoke parts, top-tier mechanics, and luxurious finishes. One of their creations, the ‘San Diego Commission,’ is up for grabs on...
In this video, gearhead icon Magnus Walker takes us on a journey to explore a rare beast: an Andial-modified 993 Turbo. Andial, a legendary Porsche performance shop with roots in 1960s California, made its mark building race cars and tuning street Porsches. This particular 993 Turbo is one of only...
2005 TechArt Cayman S The sports outfit for the Porsche Cayman: TechArt Automobildesign introduces an elegantly styled and aerodynamically efficient bodystyling program for the new coupe at the ESSEN-MOTOR-SHOW 2005. The TechArt front spoiler, which is mounted to the production bumper, lends the front of the two-seater a more dynamic...
Singer Vehicle Design – Colorado Springs Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Colorado Springs Commission. Presented in Sport Classic Grey with Burgundy Targa panel, ghosted dark stripes and Blood Red lettering. Photo credit: Singer Vehicle Design...
The Auburn Auction, hosted by from September 1 to 3, 2022, is just over a week away, and more and more lots are getting added daily to the listings. While we were perusing the listings, especially looking at some of the Porsche’s up for grabs (many without reserve too!), out...
This 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera coupe has undergone a meticulous three-year transformation into a bespoke SuperSport restomod by Abreu Motors. Finished in Ferrari’s Grigio Alloy paint, the car features a classic long-hood conversion, widebody fenders, low-profile bumpers, 935-style rocker panels, and a signature ducktail spoiler. Additional exterior highlights include LED...
In collaboration with Porsche Cars North America, the never-seen-before display – named “We are Porsche” – will celebrate the storied marque’s 75th anniversary and feature the key models and personalities behind the brand’s success. “We Are Porsche” opens to the public on April 16 at the Petersen Automotive Museum and...
Ready to spoil yourself? Manthey Racing is proud to announce the new dates for the Porsche Track Experience. 2024 promises to be an exhilarating year for the Porsche Track Experience – as Europe’s legendary racetracks await you. Improve your driving skills on the Nürburgring Nordschleife or live new experiences on...
The DLS is the ultimate expression of an air-cooled Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer. Project 73 is “third to last” Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS) built by Singer and considered a more desirable late-production EVO example. Painted in Fluid Silver with ghosted dark contrasting Porsche lettering in Earth Blue, Project...
More Horsepower? Yes Please The Porsche 911 GTS is an excellent car, one you might think could not be made any better. Well, the tuner company RUF Automobile GmbH is here to prove you wrong. RUF’s new GT car is based on the Porsche 991 generation of the 911 GTS....
The 7-figure 911 will solve all of life’s problems Many of us, including myself, continue to watch in disbelief as the market for custom-built 911 continues to grow. Years ago I submitted a letter to Road & Track which was published (unfortunately). In detail, I shot down the Singer when...
Since it was founded in 2009, Singer has carved a global niche for meticulously personalizing Porsche 911s. Working with each owner’s vision, they transform 964-generation cars into bespoke masterpieces. These restorations are like “greatest hits” albums for the iconic Porsche, blending design elements from different eras. Singer’s commitment to customization...
Studio Torino was responsible for the interior design and bodywork, using carbon fiber and aluminum for the body panels. Prototype 1/2 ENGINE Type — 6 cylinders RUF Kompressor Valves — 4 x cylinder Volume — 3824 cm 3 Power — 440 bhp (324kW) @ 7000 rpm Torque — 470 Nm...
A few years ago, an unlikely vehicle listing appeared online by Cartique – a luxury car dealer from Germany. The listing in question is for a 1979 Porsche 935 Kremer K3. Today, we are sharing it with you all as our car of the day. Porsche revived the iconic 935...
Let’s face it, the Porsche 914 was not the most iconic of sports cars in the storied history of the brand. A joint collaboration between VW and Porsche, it was designed to be both the entry level car for Porsche, as well as a sports car for VW that would...
The origins of this 1989 Porsche DP 935 Long Windshield lie in the iconic 935 race car, a dominant force in FIA Group 5 racing in Europe and IMSA GTP racing in the USA. The late 1980s embraced excess and indulgence, a sentiment embodied by this Porsche. The carbon Kevlar 935...
In 1977 Kremer sufficiently improved the 935 to begin series production of their own version. It was the third Kremer built on Porsche's successful platform and many 935/934s were updated to reflect ideas from the brothers in Cologne. The K3 version of their 935 was a great success and won the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans, 1980 Sebring 12 Hours outright.
Theon Design, to those that are deeply intertwined in the world of bespoke Porsche 911 restomods and customs, is a name that is up there alongside the likes of Singer and Straat. Through the application of engineering and aesthetics, they transform what was already a spectacular car into something truly...
In the world of automotive enthusiasts, the fusion of history, engineering, and art often leads to extraordinary creations. One such remarkable project unfolded when Lanzante, a British motorsports and engineering company, persuaded Porsche to release 14 1.5 L V6 F1 turbo engines developed by Hans Mezger and previously used by...
Everrati Automotive Limited (Everrati™) has completed the build of its first Porsche 911 (964) for the U.S. market. Featuring a state-of-the-art OEM-grade electric powertrain designed and developed at its global headquarters in Oxfordshire, England, the full build of the redefined 911 (964) has been carried out to the highest standards by...
This particular 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS is a genuine M472 Touring model that was originally manufactured for the German market in April 1973. It came equipped with electric windows and sport seats as optional features. The car’s first owner was a closed friend of Alois Ruf and in the...
Le Mans Classic Clubsport Restomod Paul Stephens is considered THE Porsche guy in the UK. Restoration and restomodding is his forte and he has been doing longer than anybody else. His PS AutoArt range offers everything from restored cars with mild upgrades to custom Speedsters and very rapid lightweights. The...
Tearing It Up In The $1.8 Million Ultimate 911 Henry Catchpole gets his first close-up look at Singer’s $1.8m DLS Porsche 911 restomod and soaks in the screaming 9000rpm flat-six at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021....
In January 2022, the current owner of this 1993 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 Coupe, originally delivered new in Japan, sent it to Nakai San at RWB’s headquarters in Kashiwa for a signature widebody conversion. The car was then refinished in the uncommon color of Maritime Blue and paired with a...
Singer Vehicle Design, based in Los Angeles, was established in 2009 by Rob Dickinson, former lead singer of Catherine Wheel. The company specializes in high-performance customizations of 964-series Porsche 911s. Each vehicle undergoes a meticulous restoration, where it’s stripped to its steel frame, reinforced, and fitted with lightweight carbon-fiber panels,...
Gunther Werks, known for creating one of the finest analog driving machines, has elevated its lineup by introducing an open-top variant inspired by Porsche’s iconic Speedster. Using classic design cues such as a low windscreen and the absence of side windows, this model features advanced carbon fiber techniques to create...
Everrati, the leading international technology company specializing in redefining iconic cars with state-of-the-art EV powertrains, has announced it will showcase its electric redefined Porsche 911 (964) Wide Body Cabriolet and GT40 at Salon Privé London 2023. At the prestigious event held at the exclusive Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, on 20-22...
911 Turbo S Cabriolet from Madmen Brabus German tuner Brabus is known for their outlandish Mercedes-based projects, but today we found out that they have finally tried their hand at Porsche products. First up is the PowerXtra P38S-820 and it has a whopping 809 hp and plenty-crazy 700 lb-ft of torque....
The Ultimate Restomod? Paul Stephens has been restomodding classic Porsche 911s for years. The Le Mans Classic Clubsport is his latest creation....
Porsche may be best known for its track-dominating sports cars, but the brand has a rich history of off-road adventures as well. The legendary Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar proved that a high-performance 911 could thrive in the harshest environments, winning the grueling 1986 Dakar Rally. More recently, Porsche released the 992...
Commissioned in 2017 by longtime Singer client Scott Blattner, the Dynamics and Lightweight Study (DLS) sought to push the limits of the 964-generation Porsche 911 using advanced lightweight materials. Limited to just 75 units, the DLS extensively employs carbon fiber, magnesium, and titanium, resulting in a curb weight of just...
While many have modified the 911 over time, Gunther Werks stands apart, envisioning a scenario where Porsche continued refining the 993 with modern materials and engineering. Leveraging CEO Peter Nam’s expertise in composites and engineering, the company embarked on a mission to reimagine the 993. Starting with a standard 993...
Porsche’s V8-powered 928 has been re-imagined with a modern twist by a young French company called Nardone Automotive. The restomodded coupe receives design tweaks inside and out, a custom-built body made with carbon fiber, and a 400-horsepower V8 engine. The 928 is slowly but surely earning the respect of collectors,...
The season finale of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring (PETN) as part of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) held the last open championship decision in the Porsche one-make series at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. With a victory, Karsten Krämer and Fidel Leib of KKrämer Racing (#112) were the first PETN Cup 2...
2005 Sportec SP600M Swiss Tuner Sportec, in co-operation with its project partners Toyo tires and Shell, not only blew away the 300 km mark for SUVs, but left the current world record of 282 km/h far behind by achieving a stunning 308.435 km/h. This world speed record with the Sportec...
In this video from AutoTopNL, we get to see and hear a RUF SCR 4.0 being pushed to its limits on an unrestricted section of Autobahn, allowing its naturally aspirated flat-six engine to be revved up again and again. Despite its resemblance to a 964-generation Porsche 911, this car is...
If the current 911 restomods are not to your liking, you might be interested with the SUB1000 from Sportec. It’s a lightweight, fully reimagined 911, built on the iconic G model platform. The name, Sub1000, signifies its sub-1,000 kg weight, and indeed, it weighs just 990 kilograms. Check out this...
1996 TechArt 911 CT3 Karbon kevar doors reduced the overall weight of this car by 30 kilos. In Detail type Professionally Tuned Car built at Germany price $ $ 90000 engine Supercharged Flat-6 displacement 3600 cc / 219.7 in³ bore 100 mm / 3.94 in stroke 76.4 mm / 3.01...
The Rinspeed Porsche R69 Turbo, aka Porsche Testarossa, was a limited production car from Switzerland. It is believed that around 12 were built for clients in Europe and beyond. Although unofficial, the Testarossa nickname was popularly used for this car, which was likely not appreciated by Porsche or Ferrari. The...
Singer Vehicle Design – Triplet Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Triplet commission, one of Singer Vehicle Designs latest cars. First of all, this car was restored by the team based at Singer’s new California center of operations and it is no surprise at all that the...
2010 RUF Roadster Alois Ruf and his team were inspired to build the RUF Roadster from a 1967 Porsche Targa. This 911 was equipped with an integrated roll cage which combines the safety of a Coupé with the fresh air feeling of a convertible. The centre piece of the roof...
Unveiled at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show, the SCR combines classic design elements with cutting-edge engineering. It features a Mezger-derived alloy engine and carbon ceramic brakes, alongside a naturally aspirated 4-liter flat-six engine producing 510 horsepower. Special features include embroidered details, painted brake calipers, a front axle lifter, and...
Porsches have consistently attracted tuners and racing teams aiming to enhance the performance of already formidable sports cars. The 356 and the 911, particularly in the air-cooled generation with its interchangeable parts, have proven to be easily modifiable platforms. In recent times, there has been a significant surge in the...