Singer Vehicle Design

Singer Vehicle DesignIndustry| Automotive

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Founded| 2009
Headquarters| Los Angeles, CA, USA

Key people

| Rob Dickinson (founder) Mazen Fawaz (CEO)
Products| Automobiles
Website| http://singervehicledesign.com

Singer Vehicle Design is an American company that specializes in restoring and modifying Porsche 911s.[1] It was founded by Rob Dickinson in 2009, who is also known as former frontman and guitarist of the English rock band Catherine Wheel.[2] The company is based in Los Angeles, California.

Rob Dickinson (on the right) with the Singer 911

## Contents

* 1 Name
* 2 Models
* 2.1 Classic Study
* 2.2 Dynamics & Lightweighting Study
* 2.3 All-terrain Competition Study
* 2.4 Turbo Study
* 2.5 Dynamics & Lightweighting Study – Turbo
* 3 Other products
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## Name

The name "Singer Vehicle Design" pays homage to Porsche engineer Norbert Singer as well as acknowledging Dickinson's previous career as a vocalist.[3]

## Models

Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

### Classic Study

Singer Classic Study Singer Classic Study Interior

The company's main product is a "re-imagined" 911, which is a heavily modified coupe or targa Porsche 964.[4] Singer's most well-known and sole model for 9 years, was originally simply known as the "Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer". After the introduction of other models, it began to be referred to as the "Classic Study" model.[5]

Much of the bodywork is replaced with carbon fiber body panels and the engine is reworked by engine manufacturers such as Cosworth, Ed Pink Racing Engines[6] and Williams to produce significantly more power.[7] The long hood of the Porsche 911 classic replaces the shorter hood of the Porsche 964. Relocated fuel filler and oil filler caps are a nod to historic Porsche race cars, and many of the components are bespoke and/or motorsports-grade.[8] The tachometer is often colored in Singer Orange and displays values up to 11, a reference to the up to 11 meme (though engine redline is 7,200 RPM, with 7,300 RPM limiter).[9]

The price of a 911 re-imagined by Singer starts at over $475,000.[10] Examples have sold at auction for well over $1 million.[11][12]

### Dynamics & Lightweighting Study

Singer DLS

Introduced in 2018 in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering, the Dynamics & Lightweighting Study (DLS) features an all carbon fiber body with widened fenders, highly-tuned chassis and suspension engineering, and specially tuned motor built in partnership with Hanz Mezger.[13][14]

### All-terrain Competition Study

Singer released the All-terrain Competition Study (ACS) in January 2021[15] in collaboration with Richard Tuthill of Tuthill Porsche, who specializes in rallying and safari-style Porsche 911s. The ACS is a special client request offered in two versions, for both off-road and tarmac rallying. Even as a client commissioned model, Singer announced the readiness to build for other clients as well. The ACS is Singer's first off-road and rally intended model, inspired by Porsches used in rally racing such as the 911 SC/RS, 953, and 959, but with an all-original and heavily modified design by Singer and Tuthill.[16][17]

The chassis is heavily reinforced, and features carbon fiber bodywork. The ACS has a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six paired to a five-speed sequential race transmission and permanent all-wheel drive system, with three differentials. Singer rates engine's output at 450 hp and 420 ft-lb of torque, but with tunability for different outputs catered for use in different environments. The suspension features eight total dampers, each five-way adjustable, with long suspension travel and increased ride height. The ACS interior features competition-spec bucket seats and full roll cage, with typical Singer infotainment and comfort equipment.[18][19]

The Singer ACS is priced at over $1 million.[20][21]

Porsche AG objected to Singer's usage of Porsche branding on the All-terrain Competition Study in March 2021, as Porsche had no direct involvement in the creation of the heavily-modified car based on their 911.[22] Singer then removed the ACS from its website and social media.[23][24]

Singer ACSSinger ACS

### Turbo Study

Singer Turbo Study

In June 2022, Singer unveiled the Turbo Study, their first turbocharged model to celebrate the Porsche 930 Turbo based on a 964 chassis. It features a 3.8L twin turbocharged, intercooled flat-six producing either 450 in the standard trim or 510 HP in the sports focused trim.[25] Power is sent through a 6-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel-drive drivetrain. The suspension is touring-focused, and it features carbon-ceramic brakes. It also features modern amenities such as electrically adjustable and heated seats.[26] The Turbo Study was later debuted at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed.[27] With first deliveries in 2024. [28] A slant-nose version was made available with a maximum of 25 vehicles to be produced. [29]

### Dynamics & Lightweighting Study – Turbo

Singer DLS Turbo

In June 2023, Singer presented the turbocharged variant of the DLS, entitled the Dynamics & Lightweighting Study – Turbo (DLS Turbo). It is also based on the 964 chassis, with production limited to 99 vehicles [30] The DLS Turbo features more aggressive and race-inspired body styling, in homage to the Porsche Type 934/5. The DLS Turbo has a 3.8L, 4-valves per cylinder flat-six with twin turbochargers, electric wastegates, air-to-water intercooling and a horizontally mounted, electrically powered fan. This engine produces over 700 HP at more than 9000 rpm.[31]

## Other products

Singer has also begun selling wrist watches.[32]

## References

1. ↑ Torchinsky, Jason (2013-05-13). "The Best Porsche 911s Ever Come From This Magical Workshop". Gawker Media. https://jalopnik.com/the-best-porsche-911s-ever-come-from-this-magical-works-498991930.
2. ↑ Smith, Sam (2015-06-05). "Flat Sex: Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer". Hearst Digital Media. https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a25828/flat-sex-porsche-911-reimagined-by-singer/.
3. ↑ Trop, Jaclyn (2017-12-24). "The Ultimate Porsche 911 Comes From California". Time Inc.. http://fortune.com/2017/12/24/singer-vehicle-design-porsche-restoration/.
4. ↑ Ford, Tom (2018-04-27). "The latest Porsche modified by Singer is a map". BBC Worldwide. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/modified/latest-porsche-modified-singer-map.
5. ↑ "Singer Has "Taken A Pause" With Porsche 911 Classic Study Orders" (in en). https://www.motor1.com/news/601491/singer-pauses-orders-911-964/.
6. ↑ Hagerty (2017-01-25), The Engine Builder - Ed Pink Racing Engines | The Craftsmen Series, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-DSIba8qZ4, retrieved 2018-10-14
7. ↑ Florea, Ciprian (2017-08-11). "Singer Teams Up With Williams To Create 500-horsepower Porsche Engines" (in en). https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/singer-teams-up-with-williams-to-create-500-horsepower-porsche-engines/.
8. ↑ "Here's how Singer restores and beautifies the Porsche 911" (in en). 2017-11-15. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/classic/heres-how-singer-restores-and-beautifies-porsche-911.
9. ↑ Cross, Alan (2017-08-26). "The Musical Reason This Porsche's Tachometer Goes Up to 11 (You Already Guessed, Right?) | Alan Cross" (in en-ca). https://www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/musical-reason-porsches-tachometer-goes-11-already-guessed-right/.
10. ↑ drinkcaffeine.com; admin (2019-05-22). "Model Masterpiece: Porsche 911 Restored by Singer Vehicle Design" (in en-US). https://www.premierfinancialservices.com/2019/05/22/model-perspective-porsche-911-restored-by-singer-vehicle-design/.
11. ↑ "Don't Want to Wait for a Porsche Reimagined by Singer? Buy This One for $1.1 Million" (in en-US). 2022-02-28. https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a39260943/porsche-reimagined-by-singer-for-sale/.
12. ↑ Jurnecka, Rory (Aug 6, 2019). "A 911 Restored By Singer Is Being Auctioned for the First Time—and It Could Fetch $1 Million". https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/singer-911-auctioned-first-time-fetch-1-million/.
13. ↑ "What Makes Singer and Williams's Reimagined 911 So Wild" (in en-US). 2018-10-04. https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a23390765/porsche-911-reimagined-by-singer-dynamics-lightweighting-study/.
14. ↑ "Singer and Williams join forces to build light, 500-hp Porsche 911 DLS" (in en). https://www.autoblog.com/2018/07/12/porsche-911-singer-williams-bespoke-lightweight/.
15. ↑ Kierstein, Alex (Jan 12, 2021). "Singer's Reimagined Porsche 911 Rally Racer Is Perfect for Getting Dirty". https://www.motortrend.com/news/singer-acs-porsche-911-rally-revealed/.
16. ↑ laura (2021-02-07). "Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer - All-terrain Competition Study unveiled" (in en). https://www.tuthillporsche.com/porsche-911-reimagined-by-singer-all-terrain-competition-study-unveiled/.
17. ↑ "Singer Just Built The Safari 911 Of Your Dreams" (in en). 2021-01-05. https://jalopnik.com/singer-just-built-the-safari-911-of-your-dreams-1845992202.
18. ↑ "The Singer ACS is the ultimate off-road 911 | GRR". https://www.goodwood.com/grr/race/modern/2021/1/the-singer-acs-is-the-ultimate-off-road-911/.
19. ↑ "What Makes the Singer ACS a Real Desert Race Car" (in en-US). 2021-01-14. https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35205791/singer-acs-porsche-911-race-car-interview/.
20. ↑ "Singer ACS: This Safari Porsche 911 is the last word in off-road perfection" (in en). https://www.opumo.com/magazine/singer-acs-porsche-911/.
21. ↑ "Singer's Custom Porsche 911 Safari, The ACS" (in en-US). 2021-01-06. https://coolhunting.com/design/singers-custom-porsche-911-safari-the-acs/.
22. ↑ "Singer ACS Heads Back To Drawing Board After Porsche Protests Design" (in en). https://www.motor1.com/news/492947/porsche-protests-singer-acs-design/.
23. ↑ Tsui, Chris (2021-03-09). "Singer Pulls Safari ACS From Its Website and Social Media After Porsche's Lawyers Get Involved" (in en). https://www.thedrive.com/news/39674/singer-pulls-safari-acs-from-its-website-and-social-media-after-porsches-lawyers-get-involved.
24. ↑ "Why Did Porsche Draw the Line at Singer's Viral Off-Road 911?" (in en-US). https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/vehicles/porsche-singer-viral-acs-road-911.
25. ↑ Street, Matthew (2022-06-14). "Results of Singer's Turbo Study with Added Power and Sports Focus" (in en-US). https://singervehicledesign.com/press/results-of-singers-turbo-study/.
26. ↑ Street, Matthew (2022-06-06). "Singer Presents Results of Turbo Study" (in en-US). https://singervehicledesign.com/press/singer-presents-results-of-turbo-study/.
27. ↑ Neupert, Benjamin (2022-08-15). "Singer Presents Global Debut of Turbo Study at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022" (in en-US). https://singervehicledesign.com/press/singer-goodwood-2022/.
28. ↑ "Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer: Classic Turbo review Reviews 2024 | Top Gear". 29 July 2024. https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/porsche-911-reimagined-by-singer-turbo-study-first-drive.
29. ↑ "VW ID.Buzz upfit brings peace, love, and electrons". 9 August 2024. https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1144093_vw-id-buzz-upfit-brings-peace-love-and-electrons.
30. ↑ "What Singer did next: We hitch a ride in the 911 DLS Turbo Study – and meet its makers | CAR Magazine". https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/features/car-culture/singer-porsche-restorations-2024-turbo-and-dls-turbo-studies/.
31. ↑ Street, Matthew (2023-06-27). "Singer Presents Dynamics & Lightweighting Study - Turbo" (in en-US). https://singervehicledesign.com/press/singer-presents-dynamics-lightweighting-study-turbo/.
32. ↑ Perkins, Chris (2017-06-08). "Singer is Now Selling a $41,000 Watch". Hearst Digital Media. https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/car-accessories/a9995155/singer-reimagined-watch/.

## External links

* Official website
* Singer 911 on Wikimedia Commons

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