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  • Porsche 911 GT3 RS Celebrates 50 Years of Carrera RS 2.7

    Porsche 911 GT3 RS Celebrates 50 Years of Carrera RS 2.7

    Monterey, CA – The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS made its first in-person appearance today at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, only two days after its digital world premiere. The show car – customized by the GT Model Line and Style Porsche – is a tribute to the 1972 911 Carrera RS 2.7.

    Additionally, as announced by Kjell Gruner, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America Inc. (PCNA), the car will serve as inspiration for a limited-availability Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur offering exclusive to U.S. customers:  a Tribute to Carrera RS Package.

    “America is the second home of the 911 and a special tribute exclusive to the U.S. is the perfect way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7,” said Gruner. “So many of us idolized the original 1972 car. We want to create a special experience that combines exclusive options on the new GT3 RS with a one-of-a-kind list of accompanying items. Together, it will be an exciting and individual tribute to the RS lineage. This is a live project in its early stages, and is being created by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts as a joint effort between our colleagues in Zuffenhausen, Flacht and our team in America. The ideas and concepts are really exciting and we’re having a lot of fun developing it – all of us are looking forward to sharing more details with you soon.”

    Appropriately for Monterey Car Week, the model on display is extensively personalized. Finished in white with key areas in Python Green, the car is a direct reference to the iconic white and green color configuration offered in 1972 on the first 911 “RS” model as well as a new interpretation of it. In this instance, the body is finished in non-metallic white including side air intakes painted to match with model designation graphics on the sides and rear in Python Green, forged aluminum wheels in Python Green with white pinstripes. Exclusive Design taillights emphasize the green-on-white theme by eliminating the red color from the rear taillights and third brake light. Finally, the side plates on the left and right ends of the large rear wing are painted white with RS logos in Python Green.

    “Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur allows customers to personalize their car to a point where the vehicle is as much a reflection of them as it is of Porsche,” said Karl-Heinz Volz, Director of Exclusive Manufaktur Options. “Personalization is a Porsche tradition dating back to our first production model, the 356, when a customer requested a wiper be added to the rear window of their car. Today it is an incredibly extensive personalization program, offering options ranging from small changes to true one-off creations.”

    The headlights also feature a pinstripe ring in white, something that is not available via the normal list of factory-available options. The color combination continues inside the car with matching stitching, trim panels in white to match the exterior.

    “As a car enthusiast growing up, my walls were plastered with models that I was particularly fond of. One of the most influential was the 911 Carrera RS 2.7. As a young kid it captured me imagination and even today it puts a smile on my face,” Andreas Preuninger, Director GT Model Lines, said. “That’s where the styling inspiration of the 996 GT3 RS came from, which was one of my first projects at Porsche. At the time, that car felt totally extreme so colors nodding to the forefather made sense. Today, it’s a very emotional moment for me to pay tribute to the first 911 RS model with our most extreme and capable 911 GT3 RS yet.”

    About the 2023 911 GT3 RS

    The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is the most extreme street-legal 911 model yet. Its 4.0-liter naturally aspirated boxer six-cylinder engine generates 518 hp, and revs to 9,000 rpm (911 GT3 RS: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 13.2 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 299 g/km, CO2 class G ). That power is routed exclusively to the rear wheels via a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission. Making extensive use of motorsport-derived aerodynamics, it generates more than 900 lbs. of downforce at 124 mph and 1,895 lbs of downforce at 177 mph.

    This is also the first example of a 911 GT3 RS with active aerodynamics, a feature that is used to offer incredible levels of downforce, provide deceleration assistance by creating an air brake, and by offering a Drag Reduction System (DRS) that can reposition aerodynamic elements to cut drag at the driver’s command in certain conditions.

    About the 1972 / 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7

    Fifty years ago, the world knew the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 as Germany’s fastest sports car. It began as a homologation special and featured many technological innovations. It was the most powerful version of the first-generation 911, generating 210 PS at 6,300 rpm and 188 lb.-ft. of torque at 5,100 rpm from its air-cooled flat-six developed by Hans Mezger and Valentin Schäffer.

    A more potent engine was only part of the success story. Much like the new 911 GT3 RS, wind tunnel testing and aerodynamic science introduced never-before-seen technology to the 911. The ducktail, now as much an icon of style as an element of function, was critical in achieving stability at high speeds. Not only did it unlock the ability to drive faster, but it did so without incurring additional drag. In fact, it reduced the drag coefficient

  • Singer Presents Turbo Study at The Quail, A Motorsport Gathering 2022

    Singer Presents Turbo Study at The Quail, A Motorsport Gathering 2022

    • A new chapter in Singer’s automotive services in collaboration with owners of the air-cooled, Type 964 Porsche 911
    • The first road-going, turbocharged Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer
    • Presented in Wolf Blue, with a specification focused on high-speed, luxury grand touring

    [source: Singer Vehicle Design]

    Los Angeles, CA — Singer returns to The Quail, A Motorsport Gathering for 2022 with the first restoration of a Type 964 Porsche 911 enabled by the results of the company’s Turbo Study.

    Singer’s Founder and Executive Chairman, Rob Dickinson notes, “The first Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer was presented during Monterey Car Week in 2009, so it’s fitting that we’re returning to The Quail this year to present our latest idea – in celebration of the iconic Porsche 930 Turbo. Singer is a philosophy and every car we restore encapsulates our unique perspectives, the personal vision of the owner, and a celebration of heritage – reimagined with twenty-first century engineering.”

    Turbo Study
    Making its North American debut is the Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer – Turbo Study.

    This next generation of services from Singer encompasses:

    • A celebration of the iconic, era-defining 930 Turbo, launched in 1975
    • Collaboration with owners of the Type 964 Porsche 911 on the first road-going restorations to feature forced-induction
    • Highly capable grand-touring, sports and everyday performance

    The car presented at The Quail has been specified using the results of the Turbo Study to reflect a personal vision. This owner has pursued a focus on high-performance, luxury grand touring capabilities, including:

    • 3.8L, twin turbocharged flat-six with air to water intercooling
    • 510 HP
    • 6-speed manual transmission
    • Rear-wheel-drive and touring-optimized suspension
    • Carbon-ceramic braking system
    • The iconic whale tail rear spoiler and shark fin air intake – reimagined
    • Lightweight carbon fiber bodywork in Wolf Blue
    • Interior presented in Sand with Black Forest wood accents

    Overview
    Founded in California in 2009, Singer has become globally known and respected for its celebration of the Porsche 911. The company undertakes bespoke restorations for owners of the air-cooled cars. Singer is guided by a philosophy that encompasses:

    • A passionate focus on iconic design and a homage to the world’s most iconic sportscars.
    • Highly personalized restorations with superlative attention to detail, guided by the Singer’s mantra Everything is Important.
    • Modern engineering and material science combined with beautifully executed interiors and jewel-like details.
    • A deep connection with California and its automotive zeitgeist.

    Over the past decade Singer has become a luxury brand with a global clientele and is now synonymous with the concept of Reimagining – bringing together heritage with twenty-first century engineering and material science. The brand has been growing beyond car culture, with an award-winning Swiss watchmaking division, Singer Reimagined, launched in 2017.

    About Singer Group, Inc.
    Singer Group, Inc. (Singer) restores and reimagines 1989 to 1994 Porsche 911s, based on the 964 chassis at the direction of its clients.  Singer does not manufacture or sell automobiles.  Singer’s Global Partner Network supports owners across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.

    Singer is not sponsored, associated, approved, endorsed nor, in any way, affiliated with Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche, AG. The Porsche® name and crest, 911® and TARGA® are trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, and any other products mentioned are the trademarks of their respective holders. Any mention of trademarked names or other marks is for purpose of reference only. 

    The product of Singer’s painstaking effort is a Porsche 911 restored and reimagined by Singer.  Out of respect for Porsche, and to respect Porsche’s trademark rights, this incredible machine should never under any circumstances be referred to or described as a “Singer,” “Singer 911,” “Singer Porsche 911” or a “Porsche Singer 911,” or in any other manner that suggests that it is anything but a Porsche 911 that has been restored and reimagined by Singer.

  • Singer Presents Results of Turbo Study for Owners of the 964 Cabriolet

    Singer Presents Results of Turbo Study for Owners of the 964 Cabriolet

    • First Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer with a fully opening roof
    • Underlines wide range of capability enabled by Singer’s Turbo Study in collaboration with owners of the Type 964 air-cooled 911
    • Luxury grand touring or sports-focused character, tailored for cabriolet body style

    [source: Singer Vehicle Design]

    Los Angeles, CA – Singer, the California-based luxury specialist, presents the first Porsche 911 Cabriolet reimagined by Singer. In response to requests from owners, these latest restoration services enable the results of the company’s Turbo Study to be applied to the cabriolet body style of the Type 964. Singer’s exploration of forced induction continues in celebration of the iconic Porsche 930 Turbo and the open-top driving experience.

    The Turbo Study represents the next generation of services from Singer and encompasses:

    • Collaboration with owners on the first road-going restorations to feature forced-induction
    • Highly capable grand-touring and sports performance for both coupe and cabriolet
    • The iconic turbo body, whale tail spoiler and shark fin – reimagined
    • A balance of luxury and sporting character tailored by each owner for their car

    Each restoration begins with a Type 964 Porsche 911 Cabriolet.

    Notes Rob Dickinson, Founder and Executive Chairman, Singer Group Inc.
    “The first Porsche, the Sport 356/1 known as “Number 1”, was a cabriolet, and high-performance, open-roof glamour has been part of the story ever since. I’ve long wanted to celebrate that part of Porsche heritage at Singer and doing so as part of our recently announced Turbo Study seems a perfect place to start.  Our goal with the Turbo Study is to distill the aweso​me thrill of Porsche’s first ‘supercar’ while reimagining its performance and refinement. We’re excited that owners can now choose to enjoy these traits with the roof down.”

    Notes Mazen Fawaz, Chief Executive Officer, Singer Group Inc. 
    “Singer’s growth as a luxury brand continues. Our new expanded facilities in California and the UK have enabled us to expand the team with world-class talent and respond to growing demand around the world. The team in the US is diligently focused on completing Classic Study restorations while, in the UK, our team is carefully executing each of the restorations enabled by the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study. The response to the Turbo Study from owners has been incredible and it’s very exciting to be able to extend our services to the cabriolet body style for the first time.

    A selection of images can be found here (credit to Singer).

    Summary Technical Specifications
    This newest restoration shows a Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer, specified by its owner using the results of the Turbo Study to reflect a personal vision. This owner has focused on a restoration of the cabriolet body style with a specification that includes:

    • Lightweight carbon fibre bodywork in Cadiz Red
    • 3.8L twin turbocharged flat-six with air-to-water intercooling
    • 510 HP
    • 6-speed manual transmission
    • Rear-wheel drive and touring-focused suspension
    • Carbon-ceramic braking system
    • Electrically adjustable sports seats in Black with Tartan seat centres
    • Wood accents in Black Forest – Red
    • Automatic fabric hood
    • Air-conditioning and inductive phone charging

    Engine
    As with all Singer’s restoration services in collaboration with their clientele, the Turbo Study takes the Type 964 generation of air-cooled cars as its starting point. The study features a new evolution of the “Mezger” air-cooled flat-six. Now in 3.8L form, the engine features twin turbochargers with electric wastegates. Bespoke air to water intercoolers are mounted inside the intake plenums. The ‘shark fin’ on the rear fender is reimagined as an intake and supplies cold air to the engine bay to optimize combustion and cooling performance.  In response to owners’ preferences, the study enables power outputs starting at 450 HP and rising to 510 HP.

    Advanced materials
    A bespoke carbon fibre body maintains the careful balancing of iconic DNA with cutting-edge engineering and material science. While celebrating the iconic 930 Turbo, the bodywork is reimagined to optimize aesthetic and functional performance. As always, the use of carbon fibre allows reduced mass and enhanced stiffness, further sharpening dynamic responses in the manner that Singer’s clients have come to expect and enjoy.

    Drive
    The results of the Turbo Study also reflect Singer’s habitual focus on constant optimization and technical development. The study draws on all-wheel-drive experience that has been developed in-house since the first AWD Classic Study restoration, undertaken in 2014. In recent years this experience has been brought together with research into turbocharging and high-performance ride and damping expertise.

    Accordingly, in response to owners’ requests, both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive restorations may be enabled by the Turbo Study. In both cases, an optimized six-speed manual transmission underlines the driver engagement for which Singer is renowned.

    Performance
    The use of forced induction enables power outputs starting at 450 HP. Refinement is enhanced, with reduced noise levels and the ability to opt for more compliant damping and suspension performance. This allows owners to focus on long-range, high-speed touring capability if desired. The availability of turbocharged torque allows for effortless speed-matching from alpine pass to autobahn, together with deep reserves of overtaking ability.

    A higher power output may also be specified by the owner. If a more overtly sporting focus is preferred, a sports exhaust system and suitable damping characteristics can be tailored as required.

    The collaboration between Singer and owner enables all points in between, from refined grand touring to sports focus, to be accommodated for both coupe and cabriolet body styles. Immensely powerful, turbo-specific, brakes, ABS, and traction control sit in reserve for the moment they are needed. Carbon-ceramic discs are available if desired by the owner.

    Price
    Prices for restorations enabled by the Turbo Study are dependent on the specification requested by the car’s owner. As always, clients are able to engage the special wishes department to discuss their personal requirements for further bespoke engineering, in collaboration with Singer.

    Automotive Services
    Singer’s automotive services encompass both normally aspirated and turbocharged sports cars for the road.

    The results of the Classic Study allow owners to pursue their personal vision for optimized, naturally aspirated, air-cooled 911 coupes and Targas. Order books for Classic Study services are full for the next several years and no new orders are currently being accepted. All Classic Study restoration are undertaken at Singer’s new facility in Torrance, California.

    The results of the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS) allow owners to explore the ultra-high-performance capabilities of their naturally aspirated, air-cooled 911, incorporating technology born from the world of Formula 1. No more than 75 cars will be restored and order books are full. All DLS restorations are undertaken at Singer’s facility in Woodford, UK.

    The results of the Turbo Study extend Singer’s services on behalf of owners into the world of turbocharging. Over the coming years, the definitive collection of iconic design will continue to grow.

    Turbo Study at Quail During Monterey Car Week
    The first Turbo Study restoration, recently shown at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed will be making its North American debut at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering during the famed Monterey Car Week, on Friday, August 19, 2022.  The Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer – Turbo Study, presented in Wolf Blue, has been specified with a focus on high-performance, luxury grand touring capabilities – and represents Singer’s ‘Third Act,’ following its Classic and Dynamic and Lightweighting Studies, each having made their own North American debuts at The Quail in prior years.

    Singer Summary
    Founded in California in 2009, Singer represents a philosophy simply expressed as
    A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.

    The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 to undertake bespoke restorations. Singer’s philosophy embodies:

    • A highly personalized approach and exquisite execution, guided by the Singer mantra Everything is Important.
    • A passionate focus on iconic design and a homage to the world’s most iconic sportscars.
    • Modern engineering and material science combined with jewel-like details.
    • A deep connection with California and its automotive zeitgeist.

    Over the past decade Singer has become a luxury brand with a global clientèle and is now synonymous with the concept of Reimagining – bringing together heritage with twenty-first century engineering and material science. The brand has been growing beyond car culture, with an award-winning Swiss watchmaking division, Singer Reimagined, launched in 2017.

    Singer Quick Timeline:

    2009 – Company founded; first restoration presented at Monterey Car Week

    2014 – First all-wheel-drive and Targa restorations completed

    2017 – Singer Reimagined watch company launched

    2018 – Results of Dynamics & Lightweighting Study presented at Goodwood and Monterey

    2022 – Results of Turbo Study presented at Goodwood and Monterey

    About Singer
    Singer Group, Inc. (Singer) restores and reimagines 1989 to 1994 Porsche 911s, based on the 964 chassis at the direction of its clients.  Singer does not manufacture or sell automobiles.  Singer’s Global Partner Network supports owners across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.

    Singer is not sponsored, associated, approved, endorsed nor, in any way, affiliated with Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche, AG. The Porsche® name and crest, 911® and TARGA® are trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, and any other products mentioned are the trademarks of their respective holders. Any mention of trademarked names or other marks is for purpose of reference only. 

    The product of Singer’s painstaking effort is a Porsche 911 restored and reimagined by Singer.  Out of respect for Porsche, and to respect Porsche’s trademark rights, this incredible machine should never under any circumstances be referred to or described as a “Singer,” “Singer 911,” “Singer Porsche 911” or a “Porsche Singer 911,” or in any other manner that suggests that it is anything but a Porsche 911 that has been restored and reimagined by Singer.

  • Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner’s New Dark Side

    Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner’s New Dark Side

    • Flying Spur Mulliner now available with Blackline Specification
    • Contemporary alternative exterior to Bentley’s most luxurious and powerful model
    • 22” wheel design, with self-levelling centre badge, exclusive to Mulliner
    • Available with Bentley’s V6 Hybrid, V8 and W12 powertrains
    • Almost every one in five Continental GT Mulliner orders now specified with Blackline 

    [source: Bentley]

    Crewe, England – Revealed at the prestigious Monterey Car Week in California in 2021, the elegantly appointed Flying Spur Mulliner sits at the pinnacle of the Flying Spur family, combining the very finest in modern craftsmanship and breath-taking luxury. The introduction of Blackline Specification to the Flying Spur Mulliner builds on the increasing customer popularity of the GT Mulliner Blackline, with an uptake of nearly 20 per cent. Contemporary external treatments replacing bright chrome are now offered across all Mulliner models.

    The Flying Spur Mulliner Blackline Specification replaces all of the exterior brightware (excluding the Bentley ‘Winged B’ badge) for gloss black versions. In place of the satin silver upper mirror caps typical of a Flying Spur Mulliner, for the Blackline Specification the mirrors are finished in gloss Beluga black. The signature Mulliner matrix wing vents are also blackened, and finished with bright Mulliner branding. The radiator grille remains black with bright edges to the 3D design and the lower bumper grilles are also finished in black.    

    The Blackline Specification also offers an optional black 22” Mulliner wheel with contrast polished ‘pockets’, or alternatively 22” Mulliner gloss black wheel with self-levelling badges featuring chrome rings are also available. The new specification allows Mulliner customers further visual contrast with lighter exterior palettes or elegantly blend in with darker colour choices. 

    The luxurious interior of the Flying Spur remains unchanged from the existing Mulliner edition, allowing customers to enjoy any colour combination they choose as part of Mulliner’s limitless offering, or one of eight recommended three-colour combinations, using Bentley’s wide palette of hides and threads.    

    The Flying Spur Mulliner Blackline Specification is available with Bentley’s V8 and W12 powertrains, as well as the new V6 Hybrid. When equipped with Bentley’s 6.0-litre, twin-turbocharged W12, the Flying Spur Mulliner accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds) and is capable of a top speed of 207 mph (333 km/h). The new generation 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 delivers a top speed of 198 mph (318 km/h) and 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds). The new V6 Hybrid accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds) with a top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h). 

    Curated Luxury

    The interior of the Flying Spur Mulliner offers a unique choice of exquisite detail and tactile finishes, and demonstrates the skilled craftsmanship of all Mulliner products. There are eight individually curated interiors to choose from consisting of three colours – a main, secondary and an accent.  

    One of the bolder curated interiors – Flare – is a combination of Beluga leather to the instrument panel, door trims and headlining while a rich red leather called Hotspur emphasises the style of the seats. Linen micro-piping, embroidery and accent line combines a third colour into the unique Mulliner interior. 

    The Mulliner Driving Specification is fitted as standard, bringing the “Diamond-in-Diamond” quilting to the seats, and three-dimensional leather to the doors. Contrast seat piping matches the accent that surrounds the occupants from the centre console, around the instrument panel and finishes beneath the door waistrail, highlighting the Bentley B chrome inlays.

    Modern craftsmanship and breath-taking luxury combine in the diamond milled technical finish that is applied to the centre and rear consoles. The centrepiece feature on the dashboard alongside chrome bullseye vents is a stunning, brushed silver Mulliner clock. 

    The classic Bentley theme continues in the LED driver’s instrument panel, with stylish new and exclusive Mulliner graphics. The now famous Bentley Rotating Display, sports pedals, heated duo-tone 3-spoke steering wheel and panoramic sunroof further add to the luxurious ambience.    

    Unique Mulliner electrically-operated picnic tables are mounted to the rear of the front seats and can be deployed with a single press of a button. The veneered tables, which feature unique overlay, lower and self-level to reveal a leather-trimmed surface with a recess for a pen or stylus. Holding the button down returns the table gracefully to its home position.    

    Mulliner returns to Monterey Car Week

    Mulliner will debut a stunning new model – the Batur – later this week at Monterey Car Week. So much more than the successor to Bacalar, the Bentley Mulliner Batur reveals an all-new design language for Bentley that showcases themes and forms that will define Bentley’s future range of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).

  • Bentley Mulliner Bacalar Craftsmanship Nears Completion

    Bentley Mulliner Bacalar Craftsmanship Nears Completion

    • Handcrafted Bacalars near end of production
    • Eight cars now handed-over to customers around the world
    • Last four cars in final preparation by hand ready for delivery
    • Array of bespoke specifications shows diversity of customer requests
    • All cars created in Bentley Mulliner’s dedicated workshop in Crewe
    • Detailed spec of one Bacalar shows depth of customisation
    • Mulliner looks to the future for next bespoke model

    [source: Bentley]

    Crewe, England – Bentley Mulliner is completing the final stages of handcraftsmanship of 12 of the rarest Bentleys of the modern era – the exquisite Bacalar. The Bacalar is the ultimate expression of two-seat, open-air luxury and was the first in a new series of pinnacle bespoke projects that have spearheaded a return to coachbuilding by Bentley Mulliner – the oldest coachbuilder in the world. The imminent completion of the Bacalars will allow the Mulliner team to focus attention towards their next project, which will be revealed soon.

    Eight Bacalars – each in a unique colour designed by its customer – have now been handed to their owners around the world, with the final four cars in the last phases of preparation in Mulliner’s Crewe workshop for transport and delivery. With each car taking around six months to complete, the last tasks and quality checks mark the end of a long and incredibly detailed process to craft each Bacalar according to its owner’s wishes. 

    Bacalar has been brought to life by Bentley Mulliner to revive its specialism in providing rare coachbuilt cars to only a few discerning customers. A roofless Barchetta design with all-new and highly muscular coachwork, embracing a myriad of options and materials, each Bacalar is truly unique, the result of direct interaction between the Bentley Mulliner design team and each individual customer. As with every car in the series, strictly limited to 12 examples, all cars have had every detail specified by their owners, and as such are totally bespoke to them.

    Each carbon fibre body is finished in a bespoke colour for each individual customer with no two cars being the same. The cars sit on unique 22” Tri-Finish wheels, with polished faces, dark grey satin spokes and accent highlights to complement the exterior.

    Maria Mulder, Head of Colour, Materials and Finishes, comments;

    ‘Designing a Bacalar is an exercise in imagination, with the material, colour and finish of practically every interior and exterior surface being bespoke. Regardless of your personal style, whether it be to specifying your Bacalar with a bold Yellow Flame exterior paint synthesised with rice husk ash, or a more subtle Moss Green that reflects Bentley’s heritage, developing your own artisan piping, or co-create a unique fabric blend, the Bacalar has provided all of these opportunities.’

    Uniquely designed details and features in the cabin emphasise the coachbuilt character of the car, with an almost infinite number of ways for the 12 customers to express their personal taste and commission a unique interior.

    Sustainable, ethically-sourced materials previewed in the EXP 100 GT concept car have now become reality in a number of the Bacalars. These include paint containing ash from rice husks, which provides a sustainable way of delivering a rich metallic finish, natural British wool and 5,000-year-old Riverwood sourced from the ancient Fenlands of East Anglia.

    From the use of precious inlays and unique finishes to the driver controls, to the 148,199 individual stitches needed to embroider the unique Bacalar quilt on each seat, owners will find details and components not seen before on a Bentley.

    Due to the nature of these personal commissions, Bentley is not able to reveal the identity of the customers nor where the cars will be heading. However, each customer shares a love of driving, along with an avid appreciation for craftsmanship, authenticity & attention to detail, all deeply associated with Mulliner.

    A Perfect Example

    One of the finished Bacalars took pride of place on Bentley’s show stand at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, during which time it was handed over to its new owner by Bentley’s Chairman and Chief Executive, Adrian Hallmark. The specification of the car is a perfect example of how every detail of a Bacalar was chosen by its customer.

    This Bacalar was finished in bespoke Sunset Orange (sunsetorange; metallic UNI; 6809 / 9560100; Bentley), with customised  tri-colour 22” wheels in dark grey satin with polished faces and gloss black highlights providing a bold contrast to the vibrant exterior. The centres of the headlamps were colour matched to the Sunset Orange bodywork, either side of a set of gloss black grilles and surrounds. The bonnet vents provided a textural difference being finished in satin carbon fibre, as were the wing mirrors. Satin carbon fibre also gave additional definition to the ‘power humps’ behind the front seats – accented with Sunset Orange brightware – along with the side skirts and rear diffuser, complemented by exhaust finishers with gloss black outers and matte black inners.

    Side vents and the rest of the exterior brightware are in gloss black, as are the insides of the exterior door handles. 

    A white and black cabin with Mandarin Orange accents creates a striking contemporary interior theme. A satin carbon fibre technical finish encapsulates the occupants, sweeping from one side of the cabin to the other, matching the exterior technical details harmoniously. Every panel and detail of the interior was specified to the customer’s choice, through careful combinations of leather and Alcantara in white, black and orange, gloss and satin metals in black, dark tint and bright chrome finishes, and the twin usage of both gloss and satin carbon fibre.

    Mandarin Orange leather accentuates the form of the top roll, the centre line in the steering wheel and both the door release and gear lever. This continues with further stitching details to the rear of the seats within the oval perforated Beluga piping and hand cross stitching along the door following the styling line around to the centre console.

    The Bacalar is the extreme example of how the tiniest of details included in every Bentley can accumulate to form a cabin unlike any other. This customer’s car is no exception, and details include:

    • The analogue clock faces of the Bentley Rotating Display provide a splash of contrast in Bacalar Blue.
    • The carpets feature a ‘diamond carved’ pattern, with binding and stitching in Mandarin Orange.
    • The split line between satin carbon fibre and gloss black in the luggage area – usually unseen and hidden by luggage – was specified to be in satin dark tint
    • The bespoke luggage that fits behind the seats feature Alcantara uppers to match the car, along with embroidery in Mandarin Orange and oval-perforated beluga piping with a Mandarin Orange core – exactly replicating the finish to the back of the fronts seats

    Infinite Choice

    The specification of every Bentley is a voyage of discovery, with even a ‘standard’ model being configurable in literally billions of ways. The process of designing a Mulliner goes even further – with infinite combinations of materials, colours and finishes. The exquisite grand tourers that result are only bounded by the law of the land and the imagination of the customer. The next coachbuilt model from Mulliner – to be revealed soon – will be no exception.

  • Bentley Celebrates 20 Years in China with London Inspired Commissions from Mulliner

    Bentley Celebrates 20 Years in China with London Inspired Commissions from Mulliner

    • Two decades of Bentley in China marked with new Mulliner Bentleys
    • Four families of 20 cars each showcase stunning Mulliner designs
    • Each family inspired by a different iconic London location
    • Mulliner’s designers create unique specifications to reflect unique characters, matched by artisanal handcraftsmanship
    • New colours, veneers and bespoke details used for the first time
    • ‘The Guard’ Continental GT pays homage to the Royal Guards
    • ‘The Carnaby’ Continental GTC celebrates Carnaby Street in Soho
    • ‘The Pall Mall’ Flying Spur inspired by the Bentley State Limousine
    • ‘The Savile Row’ Bentayga inspired by the world’s most famous tailors
    • All 80 V8-powered cars to be sold in China

    [source: Bentley]

    Crewe, England – Bentley Mulliner has created a unique collection of new Bentleys to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the British marque’s presence in China. Each of the four special models has been inspired by a famous location in London, where W.O. Bentley founded Bentley Motors in 1919.

    Mulliner’s considered design and meticulous handcraftsmanship have been applied to the Continental GT, Continental GTC, Flying Spur and Bentayga to create the four families of cars within the collection, with each one numbered as one of 20 to denote its exclusivity.

    The four models – The Guard, The Carnaby, The Pall Mall and The Savile Row – introduce unique designs, embroidery and Mulliner features that characterise the cars and celebrate their iconic London muses. 20 cars in each family are due to be individually handcrafted by Mulliner, and all are destined for Chinese clients.

    The Guard

    The first car in the collection is The Guard, inspired by the famous Royal Guards who protect the Royal Household. St James Red (saintjamesred; metallic UNI; 6331 / 9561031; Bentley) pearlescent paint with a Beluga roof mimic the red tunic and 18” black bearskin hats worn by the Guards. The bodywork is complemented by 21” ten-spoke wheels, painted black but with a bright machined finish, and a carbon fibre Styling Specification body kit (front splitter, side sill extensions, rear diffuser and boot lid spoiler) also painted in Beluga but finished with a Moonbeam pinstripe. Subtle ‘The Guard’ exterior badges in black, denoting the car as one of 20, adorn the front wings.

    Inside the cabin, a bespoke three-tone colour split in Linen, Beluga and Hotspur is completed by Beluga lambswool rugs. Veneers match the leather, being finished in Piano Hotspur over Piano Black, demonstrating Mulliner’s ability to paint wood veneer to match any interior hide or exterior paint hue. Contrast stitching and piping add the final accents of colour.

    The gold tunic buttons of the Guards’ uniform are reflected by Gold Organ Stops to control the cabin heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, while the speakers of the Bang & Olufsen sound system are finished in black and gold to match. Headrest embroidery, an overlay to the passenger fascia and bespoke treadplates all carry The Guard graphics.

    The Carnaby

    The Convertible model in the collection is The Carnaby, based on Carnaby Street in London’s Soho district. Known for its energetic and lively atmosphere and bright colours, Carnaby Street has inspired an equally vibrant Bentley available in four different colours – Radium (radium; metallic UNI; 6640 / 9560236; Bentley), Jetstream II (jetstreamii; metallic UNI; 6572 / 9560249; Bentley), Orange Flame (orangeflame; metallic UNI; 6201 / 9560002; Bentley) and Onyx (onyx; metallic UNI; 6935 / 95g0161; Bentley). 22” wheels are black-painted and then finished with a solid white (Arctica) accent, which is matched by an Arctica pinstripe to the Styling Specification body kit. The Carnaby badging is fitted to the front wings.

    Inside, bespoke Radium hide accents and matching contrast stitching in both Radium and Silver bring a splash of vibrancy through Beluga leather, along with a colourful diamond motif set into the passenger fascia, that represents the four colours in the family.

    The centre console features new dark tint diamond brushed aluminium, while embroidery uses the same diamond motif as the fascia – with the exterior colour shown more boldly in the four-colour design.

    The Pall Mall

    In 2002, the same year that the first Bentley was sold in China, Bentley delivered a new State Limousine to Her Majesty The Queen, in celebration of her Golden Jubilee. 20 years later, the car is still the official State Limousine of Her Majesty, and often seen on formal and state occasions.

    The Pall Mall Flying Spur is a 2022 homage to the State Limousine, featuring bespoke duo-tone Beluga (beluga; non-metallic UNI; 6901 / 9561026; Bentley) over Claret (claret; mica metallic UNI; 6322 / 9560117; Bentley) paint with matching 22” ten-spoke wheels in a claret-painted and bright-machined finish. Exterior bright chromework and a “The Pall Mall” badge to the C-pillar complete the regal exterior.

    In the four-seat cabin, a bespoke and unique front-to-rear colour split separates the rear seats from the front, flowing from Imperial Blue in the front to the bespoke hide colour of Baroda Blue (colour-matched to the hide in the State Limousine) for the rear seats. A full length centre console separates the two rear seats. The veneer uses one wood species with two different finishes – Open Pore Burr Walnut over High Gloss Burr Walnut, for a beautiful combination of pattern and texture. The rear doors are finished with Burr Walnut, while the backs of the front seats house picnic tables finished in Piano Baroda Blue.

    The finishing touches to the cabin include bespoke micro-piping in Pale Gold, contrasting with seat piping in Imperial Blue. A bespoke crown motif is embroidered to the seats, and the rear seats include loose leather-trimmed cushions. The crown motif is also repeated as a veneer overlay in Gold to the centre rear console, the passenger fascia and the rear door panels.

    The Savile Row

    The final car in the collection is The Savile Row – a Bentayga that uses the world-renowned home of tailoring as its inspiration. Traditional tailoring materials are given a modern twist, with a design that pays respect to the craftspeople of Savile Row.

    Clean Cumbrian Green (cumbriangreen; metallic UNI; 6615 / 9560152; Bentley) bodywork is twinned with 22” ten-spoke wheels, Cumbrian Green-painted and with a bright machined finish. Inside, the four seat cabin with rear centre console uses a beautiful bespoke colour split in Cumbrian Green and Portland hides, with carefully selected areas of contrast stitching. Mulliner’s ‘Serenity’ seat quilting to the seats, doors and backboard is complemented by bespoke and exclusive High Gloss Burr Elm veneer on the fascias, centre consoles and door waistrails – the first time this veneer has been used in a modern Bentley.

    Embroidery showing a suit and bow tie is stitched to the headrests, while the special model is also denoted by an overlay in the passenger fascia and by bespoke treadplates, along with exterior badging to the D pillar.

    Summary

    The 80 cars of this special collection will be sold exclusively in China over the coming months, with the first examples due to make their global debut in China shortly. Customer demand for these unique examples of Mulliner’s incredible design and artisanal handcraftsmanship skills is already extremely high.

  • 2022 Audi RS 7 exclusive edition Ups the Ante

    2022 Audi RS 7 exclusive edition Ups the Ante

    • Limited edition of 23 units build on RS 7 exclusivity with design enhancements
    • A fully equipped Audi exclusive interior weaves Sepang blue stitching to magnify Black upholstery finishes
    • Standard performance equipment including Ceramic brakes with blue calipers, Dynamic Ride Control suspension, and Sport exhaust

    [source: Audi of America]

    HERNDON, VA – The RS 7 exclusive edition joins the Audi Sport portfolio featuring tailored design cues and standout performance. Limited to 23 units, the RS 7 exclusive edition is characterized by refined design elements on both the exterior and interior while maintaining the visceral performance capabilities of any Audi Sport product.

    Exclusive performance 
    Powering the RS 7 exclusive edition is the Audi 4.0-liter TFSI® bi-turbo V8 engine delivering 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque that sprints from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. The standard Sport exhaust elevates the visceral symphony of the V8 engine by amplifying the sound quotient and heightens an element of performance oriented design with black-finished exhaust tips. The special edition RS 7 can reach an electronically controlled top track speed of 190 mph thanks to the addition of 439mm (17.3”) Audi front and 371mm (14.6”) Audi rear Ceramic brakes with blue painted calipers.

    An exclusive exterior
    The most powerful expression of the Audi Sportback showcases a striking silhouette style equipped with a distinctive collection of Audi exclusive components. The exterior is painted in the exclusive Mamba Black pearl effect that presents as a sophisticated bold black paint with undertones of blue.

    An exterior Carbon optic package reinforces the exclusive model’s pinnacle performance position and extends to a Black optic exterior including Black Audi rings and badges, Carbon exterior mirrors, front spoiler, and rear diffuser elements. Shod with 22” 5 V-spoke gloss anthracite wheels wrapped in 285/30 ZR22 summer performance tires, the exclusive edition evokes aggressive performance cues. Standard Audi laser lights supplement the LED high beam headlights for the driver by projecting a low and wide beam of light on the road ahead and can be identified by a blue light signature in the headlight housing.

    An exclusive interior
    The distinctly refined interior of the 23 exclusive edition units includes RS brand accents and bespoke Audi exclusive details. Black leather and dinamica treatments are complemented by Sepang blue stitching woven throughout the interior.

    The Audi exclusive extended leather package extends the premium material to door armrests, center console trim, upper door panels, and the upper dashboard all finished in black leather with Sepang blue stitching, while Audi exclusive controls are also braided in Sepang blue stitching. Front passenger seats are treated to an Audi exclusive low side trim in black leather with Sepang blue stitching while Audi exclusive floor mats are offered with black leather edges and finished with Sepang blue stitching. Finally, a black Dinamica headliner traces the interior of the striking Sportback design of the RS 7 exclusive edition.

    Limited availability 
    The 2022 Audi RS 7 exclusive edition will be available in limited production to just 23 units and will be available in the late summer timeframe.

    MSRP pricing detail 

    Model   
    2022 Audi RS 7 exclusive edition$165,400  

    Price excludes $1,095 destination charge, taxes, title, options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.

    At Audi of America, we believe the Future is Electric. By 2025, our U.S. model lineup will be 30 percent electrified, including fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Globally, we are committed to net CO2 neutrality by 2050. In 2021, Audi sold 196,038 vehicles in the U.S. and more fully electric models than ever before, with electric vehicle deliveries up by more than 50% over 2020. Learn more about who we are and how we’re working to create a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive future at audiusa.com or media.audiusa.com.

    This information and any vehicle specifications are preliminary and subject to change.

    This information and any vehicle specifications are preliminary and subject to change.

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  • Sonderwunsch Factory Re-Commissioning: 911 GT3 – 30 Years of Porsche Supercup

    Sonderwunsch Factory Re-Commissioning: 911 GT3 – 30 Years of Porsche Supercup

    The organisers of this one-make series have decided to mark this special anniversary with a treat for themselves: the project managers at Porsche Motorsport asked the specialists at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur to carry out a complex Factory Re-Commissioning of a roadgoing 911 GT3 based on the 911 GT3 Cup in the 30th anniversary livery.

    [source: Porsche AG]

    The Porsche Supercup has been one of the best-known and toughest customer racing series in the world for 30 years. To drive the new 911 GT3 Cup on legendary circuits such as Monte Carlo or Silverstone in the run-up to Formula One races is a dream-come-true for many racers. The organisers of this one-make series have decided to mark this special anniversary with a treat for themselves.

    911 GT3 road version in anniversary design

    As part of the new Sonderwunsch programme, the unique model was completed in less than six months. At Porsche, a ‘Sonderwunsch Factory Re-Commissioning’ is both a recommissioning project and a customisation one – in other words the technical restoration of a Porsche road car along with a redesign of the exterior and interior colour concept to a new-vehicle standard. Highlights include the spectacular eight-colour paintwork design with the anniversary logo and a multicolour pixel mesh around the rear wheel arches, among other elements. The names of all 29 previous Porsche Supercup champions are also immortalised in gold on the rear bumper.

    “Every Sonderwunsch project is something very special – not only for the customers, but also for us,” says Alexander Fabig, Vice President Individualization and Classic at Porsche. “New projects means new challenges, and we learn something every time. That applies to this 911 GT3 – 30 Years of Porsche Supercup as well.”

    “A tight schedule, high technical standards and a great team spirit that ultimately takes you to the finish line – this is something that I’ve otherwise only seen in the world of motorsport,” says Oliver Schwab, Project Manager of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. “Working with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur on this Factory Re-Commissioning was a great experience.  And the 911 GT3 – 30 Years of Porsche Supercup is a worthy ambassador in our anniversary year. The Porsche Supercup made racing history and continues to do so today. We say ‘Happy Birthday’ and look forward to many more years of racing on the most famous race tracks in the world.”

    To begin with, the special model will be seen at the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup races. From late summer, appearances at the Porsche Museum and the CityLife Showroom in Milan are in the works, together with the 911 GT3 Cup VIP racing car. This model is a key element in communications for the Porsche Supercup. Every season, a well-known celebrity races the car as a guest driver. Past Supercup champions will also take the Sonderwunsch 911 GT3 on excursions and talk about their triumphs and highlights.

    The basis for the Sonderwunsch Factory Re-Commissioning was an already finished, road-ready Porsche 911 GT3 – the roadgoing version of the racing car used in the Porsche Supercup. In a process lasting several weeks, the vehicle was first disassembled and then rebuilt with its special design.

    Custom modifications to the exterior and interior

    The 911 GT3 – 30 Years of Porsche Supercup features multicolour paintwork. Not a single detail on the vehicle is a wrap or sticker. The eight colours in total – GT Silver Metallic, Agate Grey Metallic, high-gloss Black, Meteorgreymetallic, Parliamentgreymetallic, Volcanogreymetallic, Grigiogranitometallic and Diamondblackmetallic – are all painted, as are the gold-coloured names of the Supercup winners.

    The greatest challenge in the painting process was to precisely apply the multicoloured pixel mesh to several points on the dynamically shaped body. Inspired by the VIP racing car, the pattern can be found behind the air outlets in the front bonnet, behind the front wheels and on the rear wheel arches. The anniversary logo, a large golden ‘30’, is displayed on the doors and front bonnet. In addition, the names of all 29 past Porsche Supercup champions have been painted in gold and sealed with a high-gloss clear lacquer. After the paintwork, the vehicle was reassembled by hand at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur and customised with additional Sonderwunsch features.

    Inside, the seats are particularly stunning. The embossed anniversary logo in the headrests, an independent Sport Tex colour variant in Black/Aurum for the centre panels and colour-coordinated piping in Mojave Beige lend the leather seats a very special character.

    The cuboid pattern in Black/Aurum is also used on the armrests in the doors. The dashboard trim also bears the anniversary logo while the top part of the dashboard, the door panels and the side panels have been customised with Mojave Beige cross-stitching.

    About Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup

    The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup is regarded as one of the toughest one-make series in the world. Races are held at the European events of the FIA Formula One World Championship. In addition to the opening event in Imola, Italy on 24 April, there are seven further races on the calendar this year. A total of 28 racing drivers from eight teams are competing for the title in this anniversary season. In addition to the overall and ProAm driver classification, there is also a team and a rookie classification.

    Since the 2021 season, the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racing car has been based on the current 992 generation 911. With an output of around 375 kW (510 PS), the spectacularly designed Cup car outmuscles its direct predecessor by 25 PS. The 911 GT3 Cup will be fuelled with Esso Renewable Racing Fuel.

    The highly successful Porsche junior programme has served as a springboard for professional careers in racing for 25 years and has produced numerous works drivers, world champions and Le Mans winners. Examples include the careers of Timo Bernhard (Porsche Junior from 2000 to 2001), Marc Lieb (2000 to 2002) and Earl Bamber (2014): all three won the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship title at least once with the Porsche 919 Hybrid.

    About Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur

    A sports car as individual as your own fingerprint, as unmistakable as your own lifestyle: Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur in Zuffenhausen creates very personal customer vehicles through a combination of perfect craftsmanship and a high-tech approach. Highly qualified employees with decades of expertise devote their full attention to every detail and enhance it through hand craftsmanship. The experts can draw on a wide range of visual and technical customisation options for the exterior and interior of Porsche cars.

    As part of its Co-Creation strategy, the sports car manufacturer is reinterpreting its legendary Sonderwunsch programme from the late 1970s, which will enable it to design individualised, one-off cars – co-created by the customer and professionally produced by Porsche. The expansion of this offering is divided into the areas of Factory Commissioning for individual customer colour and material requests directly in production as well as subsequent Factory Re-Commissioning and Factory One-Off after vehicle delivery to the customer. Whereas Factory Re-Commissioning is all about individual colours and materials, the Factory One-Off service is a systematic new technical development.

  • Singer Presents Turbo Study at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022

    Singer Presents Turbo Study at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022

    • Dynamics & Lightweighting Study and Classic Study restorations also driving on Hill Climb
    • The formation of cars supports Goodwood’s theme for 2022: Masterminds of Motorsport

    [source: Singer Vehicle Design]

    Oxfordshire, UK — Singer returns to the Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 23-26, 2022 near Chichester, UK) with a formation of bespoke restorations. For the first time, Singer presents the results from three of its luxury automotive services. 

    Singer’s Founder and Executive Chairman, Rob Dickinson notes, “Singer is a philosophy and each of these three cars encapsulates our unique perspective, the personal vision of the owner, and a celebration of heritage – reimagined with twenty-first century engineering. Together they represent part of our ongoing obsession with a definitive collection of iconic design. There’s no better place to show the results of our endeavors than the Festival of Speed, in our seventh year at this spectacular event.”

    Turbo Study
    Making its global debut is the Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer – Turbo Study.

    This next generation of services from Singer encompasses:

    • A celebration of the iconic, era-defining 930 Turbo, launched in 1975
    • Collaboration with owners on the first road-going restorations to feature forced-induction
    • Highly capable grand-touring, sports and everyday performance

    The car presented at Festival of Speed has been specified using the results of the Turbo Study to reflect a personal vision. This owner has pursued a focus on high-performance, luxury grand touring capabilities, including:

    • 3.8L, twin turbocharged flat-six with air-to-water intercooling
    • 510 HP
    • 6-speed manual transmission
    • Rear-wheel-drive and touring-optimized suspension
    • Carbon-ceramic braking system
    • The iconic whale tail rear spoiler and shark fin air intake – reimagined
    • Lightweight carbon fiber bodywork in Wolf Blue
    • Interior presented in Sand with Black Forest wood accents

    The Turbo Study is on display at the Singer stand in front of the Stable Yard.
    Turbo Study at Goodwood 2022

    Dynamics & Lightweighting Study
    Also being shown in public for the first time is the Sebring Commission, representing the results of the Dynamics & Lightweighting Study (DLS).

    This car has been specified by its owner in homage to the 718 RS 60 Spyder, driven by Hans Hermann and Olivier Gendebien to Porsche’s first overall victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1960 – appropriate for the theme of the 2022 Festival of Speed: Masterminds of Motorsport.

    All DLS restoration services are carried out at Singer’s UK centre of operations in Oxfordshire.

    Specification overview:

    • 4.0L, 4 valves per cylinder, naturally aspirated, air-cooled flat six, with ram-air intakes, developed in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering.
    • 500 HP at over 9000 rpm
    • Bespoke double-wishbone front suspension and lightweight rear suspension
    • Lightweight, manual, 6-speed magnesium gearbox
    • Magnesium center-lock wheels with bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
    • Brembo CCM-R carbon ceramic braking system
    • Bosch ABS, traction control and electronic stability control with selectable drives modes
    • Aero-optimized carbon fiber bodywork in RS60 Silver
    • Interior specified in Candy Apple

    Dynamics & Lightweighting Study at Goodwood 2022

    Classic Study
    The third debut at Festival of Speed is the Indy Commission, representing the results of the Classic Study. This car has been restored to the personal specification of 4-time IndyCar series champion, Dario Franchitti. Each Classic Study restoration is completed at Singer’s new US headquarters in Torrance, California.

    Specification overview:

    • 4.0L, naturally aspirated, air-cooled flat six
    • Manual, 6-speed transmission with rear-wheel drive
    • Black ceramic exhaust finish
    • Forged aluminum Fuchs design wheels
    • Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires
    • Carbon fiber bodywork presented in Dixon Bronze with brass badging
    • Lightweight carbon fiber track seats
    • Interior trimming in Shug with cream stitching

    Classic Study at Goodwood 2022

    The Sebring and Indy commissions are on display in the Supercar Paddock.

    Overview
    Founded in California in 2009, Singer has become globally known and respected for its celebration of the Porsche 911. The company undertakes bespoke restorations for owners of the air-cooled cars. Singer is guided by a philosophy that encompasses:

    • A passionate focus on iconic design and a homage to the world’s most iconic sportscars.
    • Highly personalized restorations with superlative attention to detail, guided by the Singer’s mantra Everything is Important.
    • Modern engineering and material science combined with beautifully executed interiors and jewel-like details.
    • A deep connection with California and its automotive zeitgeist.

    Over the past decade Singer has become a luxury brand with a global clientele and is now synonymous with the concept of Reimagining – bringing together heritage with twenty-first century engineering and material science. The brand has been growing beyond car culture, with an award-winning Swiss watchmaking division, Singer Reimagined, launched in 2017.

    About Singer Group, Inc.
    Singer Group, Inc. (Singer) restores and reimagines 1989 to 1994 Porsche 911s, based on the 964 chassis at the direction of its clients.  Singer does not manufacture or sell automobiles.  Singer’s Global Partner Network supports owners across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.

    Singer is not sponsored, associated, approved, endorsed nor, in any way, affiliated with Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche, AG. The Porsche® name and crest, 911® and TARGA® are trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, and any other products mentioned are the trademarks of their respective holders. Any mention of trademarked names or other marks is for purpose of reference only. 

    The product of Singer’s painstaking effort is a Porsche 911 restored and reimagined by Singer.  Out of respect for Porsche, and to respect Porsche’s trademark rights, this incredible machine should never under any circumstances be referred to or described as a “Singer,” “Singer 911,” “Singer Porsche 911” or a “Porsche Singer 911,” or in any other manner that suggests that it is anything but a Porsche 911 that has been restored and reimagined by Singer.

  • Singer’s Turbo Study with Added Power and Sports Focus

    Singer’s Turbo Study with Added Power and Sports Focus

    Californian luxury brand Singer adds a sports focus to their Turbo Study restoration services. This Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer is specified by its owner to focus on sports performance, including a power increase to 510 HP. The results illustrate the capabilities enabled by the study and Singer’s collaboration with owners to deliver a personal vision. To learn more, view Turbo Study.

    Front ¾ showing carbon fibre bodywork in Turbo Racing White, front decklid with centre-mounted fuel filler, lowered ride height and visual carbon fiber elements for front splitter and rear shark fin air intake.

    Side profile showing carbon fibre bodywork in Turbo Racing White, lowered ride height, visual carbon fiber elements for front splitter, louvred bumpers, rear shark fin air intake and whale tail rear spoiler.

    Left rear ¾ showing whale tail rear spoiler with visual carbon fiber elements, louvred bumpers, widened track, functional shark fin engine intake, rear bumperette delete and carbon fibre bodywork in Turbo Racing White

    Rear view showing rear bumperette delete, whale tail rear spoiler with visual carbon fiber elements, twin exhaust pipes, and carbon fibre bodywork in Turbo Racing White.

    Elevated front view showing carbon fibre bodywork in Turbo Racing White with double green top stripes, and external, center-mounted fuel filler.

    Bespoke interior specified with a sports focus. Presented in Houndstooth “Grun” cloth with visual carbon fiber accents, lightweight door trims, and painted surfaces for sills and transmission tunnel. Lightweight carbon fiber seats, six-speed manual transmission, inductive phone charging, air-conditioning.

    Bespoke interior specified with a sports focus. Lightweight carbon fiber track seats and door trims in bespoke Houndstooth “Grun” cloth. Sills and transmission tunnel painted to match exterior in Turbo Racing White. Rear cross-brace.