Singer DLS Turbo Brings the 964 911 Into the New Age
Singer DLS Turbo takes inspiration from the dominant 934/5 endurance racers of the 1970s, but it’s a thoroughly modern machine.
Singer Vehicle Design – which already holds a stellar reputation for building what might be the finest Porsche 911 restomods on earth – announced some time ago that it was working on developing its own version of the 964-gen 911 Turbo, effectively expanding its lineup in the process. Given how beloved 911 Turbos are, this was obviously huge news, and given Singer’s reputation for excellence, expectations were obviously high. Now, the Singer DLS Turbo has finally been revealed, and needless to say, it was well worth the wait.
The “DLS” portion of the Singer DLS Turbo name stands for Dynamics & Lightweighting Study, which is exactly what it sounds like. The goal with this particular offering, however, is to pay tribute to the 934/5 endurance racers of the 1970s, which racked up their fair share of race wins during that era. To kick off the program, Singer made not just one – but two of these machines, one focused on track duties and the other on the roads that most of us travel on regularly.
Both cars are powered by the same twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six with air-to-water intercoolers and electric wastegates, which help it crank out a cool 700 horsepower at a lofty 9,000 rpm. A proper six-speed manual handles shifting duties, while the Singer DLS Turbo has also been fitted with bespoke adjustable dampers, a custom suspension setup, and carbon ceramic brakes, along with staggered 19-inch front/20-inch rear forged magnesium centerlock wheels wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 or Cup 2R tires.
As one has come to expect from the company’s other offerings, the Singer DLS Turbo makes extensive use of carbon fiber body panels to shed weight, though Singer also utilized computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis to optimize the car’s aerodynamic performance and cooling capabilities. In this case, the road-going car features a unique front fascia and rear ducktail spoiler, while the racing iteration utilizes a high-downforce rear wing with an adjustable upper element and a track-oriented front fascia with a larger splitter.
As one might imagine, Singer will only build a very limited number of DLS Turbo models, though in all fairness, that would naturally be the case for any car with a price tag in the multi-million dollar range. Regardless, for those seeking the ultimate 964 911 Turbo restomod, they probably won’t need to look any further than this.
Photos: Singer Vehicle Design
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