At least in paint naming convention, the term “Oak Green” can be a bit confusing because multiple manufacturers have coined the term. Porsche has an Oak Green Metallic and its more recent updating called Oak Green Neo. It’s a great color that other manufacturers such as Audi exclusive will be happy to paint for you. So, that Audi has its own Oak Green, specifically Oak Green Pearl (oakgrünperleffekt; metallic uni; Q82; Audi), can make it more confusing.
We’re doing our best to be specific and keep track of it all. So, when we caught this post of an SQ7 by Audi South Africa on Facebook, we inquired. The SQ7 in this photo almost looked like the much-more-common District Green currently offered on many Audi models as a standard color. However, it was a bit dark, making it quite close to Audi exclusive Oak Green Pearl specimens we’ve seen in person, so we reached out to Audi South Africa and they were able to confirm that it is Oak Green Pearl.
Check out more photos below, and click the embedded Facebook post above in order to give Audi South Africa a follow.
Contemporary carbon-fibre body constructed on classic Jaguar XJS foundations.
Supercharged V12 engine with confirmed output of 660bhp and 730Nm torque.
Immersive and analogue driving experience from 6-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive.
Available to commission now, with numbers strictly limited to 88.
Available in the UK and markets worldwide.
[source: TWR]
Newbury, UK
“Almost 40 years after my father’s original company dominated the racetrack, we’ve brought the TWR name roaring back with our new Supercat. Our debut product, designed as an authentic, analogue Super-GT for the committed driving enthusiast, has been developed for over three years by some of modern motorsport’s brightest talent. Built on the foundations of the classic Jaguar XJS, it uses modern materials and production methods, plus our in-house supercharged V12, to deliver a visceral, immersive driving experience on the road and the track. With production limited to just 88 examples and every car individually commissioned, it’s a chance to own something truly unique and personal, rooted in motorsport history but completely contemporary in its design, engineering and performance.” Fergus Walkinshaw, Director and Founder, TWR
TWR has formally unveiled the Supercat, its radical new Super-GT underpinned by the legendary Jaguar XJS. Widely previewed in the summer of 2024, the Supercat has already earned acclaim from clients and commentators ahead of its public launch today.
The Supercat has been engineered by a team representing some of the most celebrated names in motorsport, including McLaren, Ferrari, Porsche, Williams, and Renault F1. The team is led by TWR director and co-founder Fergus Walkinshaw. His father, Tom Walkinshaw, the revered constructor and racer behind the original TWR, drove Jaguars to victory in the European Touring Car Championship, Spa 24 Hours, and Bathurst during the 1980s.
A True TWR Super-GT The Jaguar XJS provides the essential foundation for the TWR Supercat, which also incorporates design elements inspired by other iconic racing Jaguars of the era, including the XJR-9, XJR-15, and the XJ220 supercar.
True to its motorsport heritage, the Supercat features rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual gearbox, delivering an authentic, engaging, and entirely analogue driving experience. Beneath its long, sculpted, carbon-bodied bonnet lies a formidable supercharged V12 engine, developed in-house by TWR engineers. This power unit produces an impressive 660bhp and 730Nm of torque.
TWR’s philosophy emphasises that exceptional driving cars are not solely defined by raw power. This is demonstrated through a suite of engineering enhancements ensuring the Supercat excels dynamically in the world’s most demanding motorsport and road environments.
To manage the significant increase in power, the car’s structure has been reinforced with an integrated tubular steel framework, while lightweight carbon-fibre body panels contribute to a 9.3% reduction in weight compared to the original Jaguar XJS (1,605kg vs 1,770kg).
Additional features include the option for carbon ceramic disc brakes, fully programmable traction control, launch control, and five distinct driving modes. These modes enable drivers to tailor the car’s dynamics to suit various road and track conditions.
Double wishbone suspension, enhanced by an active dynamic damping system, ensures a composed and comfortable Super-GT driving experience on extended continental journeys. It also provides the precision, feedback, and stability required for dynamic road and track settings. This duality of character defines the Super-GT ethos, fulfilling the mission of creating a car capable of both high-speed touring and spirited track performance.
The Supercat excels at delivering on its mission. It is the perfect tool for driving to the Nürburgring, offering adjustable suspension and steering for a supreme GT driving experience on the journey there. Once on the track, the car adapts seamlessly to deliver exhilarating performance, before returning occupants home in supreme comfort.
Practicality has not been overlooked. The rear seats have been replaced with a significantly expanded luggage area, ensuring ample space for long-distance touring — a hallmark of the Super-GT DNA. Interior comfort is elevated with a completely overhauled cabin that integrates modern features while paying homage to the classic Jaguar XJS design.
This includes a fully digital multimedia interface (MMI) with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Suspension and steering settings can be easily adjusted via an intuitive toggle interface. Carbon fibre-backed leather seats are available in a contemporary design or a ‘heritage’ option, referencing the original XJS seat louvres.
Radically Styled “I am proud to have designed a TWR true to its racing and performance DNA, building on the foundations of one of Britain’s great automotive icons. The TWR Supercat represents an entirely new expression of the original. As a designer, working with a new palette of highly technical materials has allowed me to re-energise the form and stance of the Jaguar XJS, boldly expressing our mission to create a true Super-GT. Collaborating with TWR’s exceptional team of engineers and aerodynamicists, we’ve created a car where every line and feature serves a performance purpose, authentically representing TWR’s legacy on both the track and the road.” — Khyzyl Saleem, Designer, TWR Supercat
The TWR Supercat brings to life a vision for a modern, high-performance TWR car built upon the classic Jaguar XJS. Its striking silhouette has been designed by Khyzyl Saleem, one of the world’s leading digital and 3D car concept stylists, renowned for his performance-focused projects with iconic names such as the late Ken Block and Travis Pastrana.
Saleem’s design efforts were further bolstered by the involvement of Magnus Walker, the legendary British-born designer and car collector. Walker’s expertise in global car culture was instrumental in refining the vision of creating a vehicle that blends the Jaguar XJS’ foundational legacy with the bold, distinctive aesthetics and substance of a contemporary TWR car.
Their combined efforts lend the Supercat a more aggressively muscular character while preserving the Jaguar XJS’ iconic profile, including its signature silhouette, flying buttresses, and front-end graphic. Subtle design cues pay homage to TWR’s decades-long relationship with the Jaguar marque.
In keeping with TWR’s guiding philosophy, the Supercat’s design is driven by engineering requirements to achieve exceptional performance. Saleem’s design proposals were rigorously evaluated for aerodynamic efficiency by a former World Championship-winning Mercedes-Benz F1 aerodynamicist. This collaboration ensures the Supercat delivers a visceral and engaging driving experience, fulfilling the original design brief.
The resulting design not only communicates the Super-GT’s dynamic intent but also incorporates a suite of aerodynamically functional features to generate critical downforce. These include precision-designed splitters and in-body aero enhancements that provide the stability demanded in both high-speed touring and track settings.
Key aerodynamic innovations include a complete reimagining of the XJS’ iconic flying buttresses, now reshaped to optimise airflow from the body to the rear haunches. The floorplan has been flattened and paired with a bespoke, fully re-engineered rear splitter to generate additional downforce necessary to manage the Supercat’s extraordinary power output. To accommodate these changes, the exhaust system has been repositioned from the rear to the side of the car.
The Supercat’s broader stance further reinforces its dynamic character. Its width has increased from 1,793mm to 1,975mm compared to the original XJS, enhancing its visual and aerodynamic profile. This wider footprint is complemented by TWR Forged Monoblok wheels, sized at 18 inches at the front and 19 inches at the rear — a significant evolution from the original XJS’ 15-inch alloys.
The First of a New Breed of TWRs As the first TWR production car, the Supercat is the perfect exemplar of the company’s philosophy: blending modern engineering, materials, and methods with a classic base to create something that truly captures the spirit of TWR, which reshaped world motorsport in the 1980s and 1990s.
Future TWR models will undergo the same rigorous development and testing process, adopting protocols and facilities used by the world’s leading sports car brands, racing teams, and other performance specialists.
The same philosophy is applied to the manufacturing of every TWR product, with every car hand-built at the company’s facility in Newbury, Berkshire, at TWR’s dedicated factory.
The Magic Number TWR is now accepting commissions for the Supercat, whose production run will be strictly confined to just 88 examples worldwide, in homage to Tom Walkinshaw’s famous win with the XJR-9 at Le Mans in 1988. The first customer deliveries are expected in the summer of 2025.
Every Supercat is built to order, and customers have a wide range of personalisation options. Orders have already been taken across the United States, the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East in both right-hand-drive and left-hand-drive configurations. Prices will vary according to individual specifications but start at £225,000, excluding local taxes. A limited number of build slots remain open, with a £35,000 deposit.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Component
Subcomponent
Jaguar XJS V12 HE
TWR Supercat
Chassis
Steel Monocoque
Steel Monocoque + Steel and Carbon Fibre Reinforcement
About TWR: Established in 2020 by Tom Walkinshaw’s son, Fergus Walkinshaw, alongside his business partner John Kane, TWR aims to stretch the famous name into the modern automotive world. While a separate entity from the original Tom Walkinshaw Racing, the new company shares much of the DNA and spirit that helped the original TWR brand to become a world leader in performance and motorsport engineering. From its base in Newbury, Berkshire, TWR is making its name as a constructor of bespoke automobiles for a whole new generation, seeking to protect and perfect the analogue driving experience with its products, whilst also working with class-leading manufacturers to help maximise the potential of their offerings
KEY PEOPLE Fergus Walkinshaw, Co-Founder & Technical Director For Fergus Walkinshaw, TWR co-founder, success on the race track and through performance car engineering is in his DNA. His father, Tom, is the ‘TW’ in the first generation of TWR, and Fergus was along for as much of the fun as he could be. “Growing up, I was always around cars and motorsports. They’re part of the family – obviously because of my dad, but my mum was also very much into cars. There was no escape from it.”
Walkinshaw’s upbringing, along with all things quick, served him well. He competed in the Ginetta Juniors championship and Supercup and fixed up his own and others’ cars for road and track. His aptitude for all things mechanical led him to the Automotive Engineering degree at the UK’s Oxford Brookes University. Walkinshaw aimed to use his knowledge to set up his race team.
In the early 2010s, Walkinshaw’s motorsport business changed tack – he noticed there was more interest in modifying road cars and building track cars than creating machines for competition. We always tried to stick with more unique stuff where you had to think about it, design something. We wanted to do proper engineering.”
It may seem like Walkinshaw was looking to follow in his father’s footsteps from early on, but that isn’t quite the case: “I wanted to go my own path with it. But there was always the heritage of what my dad did in the background.”
Meeting co-founder John Kane through a rally, and establishing a relationship with him over years of building cars, Walkinshaw notes that the idea of bringing TWR back started as an initial business conversation that has now yielded the introduction of an extraordinary new car, the Supercat Super-GT.
In realising their shared vision to build a car worthy of TWR’s racing and performance car heritage, they have created a new segment in the introduction of a true drivers’ Super-GT. This is just the beginning. “We’re not going to be a company that just does Jaguar, or restomods. We’re an engineering company that focuses on cars – road, or race and there is such diversity in the marques TWR has been associated with, our Supercat is just the start.
John Kane, Co-Founder, TWR John Kane is founder and co-owner of the next generation of TWR and is a man with a huge passion for cars. “From early on I always played around with and modified my cars. From a Vauxhall Belmont, to a Montego… even a Citroen AX. At this early stage he also had an affiliation with the big cats, buying an XJ6 and XJ-C along the way. I did the basics: wheels, stereo, lights, etc. I did what you did when you were young.”
Kane went into property development, which meant he left his Citroen behind: “In the 2000s I had a BMW 330Ci, then an M3 and progressed to a Ferrari 430. That was my first serious car. But I was, as before, into trying to make them better. That part is where my passion comes from.”
Kane found himself racing Caterhams, learning about dynamics and development, and creating fearsome track cars – including some incredible Time Attack machines. Having nurtured his passion for driving on track, and touring around the world, his collection grew to include over 50 cars. His tastes are broad, as he holds the keys for a selection of everything from a 1965 Lotus 7, and a Mini Cooper, to modern Supercars and Hypercars.
It’s through that collection he crossed paths with Fergus Walkinshaw. In 2017 the pair met while taking part in a car rally and struck up a friendship. The duo ended up working together on a series of cars – even creating an unusual track spec Alfa Romeo 4C together.
In 2018 Kane took ownership of the facility TWR is based in now, though its purpose was not defined. He wanted to create a hub for car culture, this turned out to be the popular Podium Place in Newbury, UK. The plan was to open the space to other businesses, and early on it became clear that not only was TWR going to come back, but it would be from there it would make its return.
“The Supercat is the kind of car I want to build. A proper enthusiasts’ car. We call it a Super-GT, which in my mind is the best of all worlds. It’s the car that you can drive across countries with a passenger and a bunch of luggage, then take on a track.” Kane notes that track-biassed GTs come with plenty of punch, but not much space, and conventional GTs get space without the track chops. His ideal car is comfortable, adjustable, durable, and punishingly fast. His ideal car is the Supercat.
For Kane, TWR’s attitude is key. He saw what the company did on and off track in its heyday and his goal is to carry on that spirit. With the XJS-based Supercat, he feels the company’s on the right track: “I feel like this is something that TWR would have done if they had the chance. TWR’s deal is to push the boundaries of what you can do with a car, and that’s what we’ve done.
About Magnus Walker Magnus Walker is one of the best known petrolheads in the world. His distinctive style, and seemingly endless creativity has garnered him global respect. Above all else, though, is his passion. When Magnus Walker sets his mind to making something, you know it’ll be something truly special.
Walker moved to the US from Sheffield in 1986, swiftly pouring his talent into his clothing line, Serious, which outfitted everyone from Alice Cooper to Madonna. The popularity of his designs allowed him to indulge another passion: real estate. After several timely building acquisitions in LA’s Downtown led him into the commercial film business, he also started amassing an enviable collection of Porsches. In 2012 the Urban Outlaw film made its debut. Telling the story of Walker and his race-inspired road-going Porsche builds, it made him an overnight star in the automotive world.
His collection has since evolved – where once it was mostly made up of a single marque, today it features vehicles from brands located all over the world.
Known for his distinctive dreadlocks and epic beard, Magnus Walker’s style has been wrought from decades working in several of the most creative industries on the planet, which is why we approached him to work with us on bringing the next generation of TWR to life.
He is familiar with TWR’s stellar past, and knows the legacy the next generation has to live up to. Our collaboration will mark the first time Walker has worked in an official capacity with a vehicle manufacturer.
An iconic marque, an iconic man… a combination that can only lead to great things.
About Khyzyl Saleem If you’ve been anywhere near the internet, you’ll know Khyzyl Saleem’s work. A petrolhead from a young age, he got into photoshop, and then 3D modelling, which resulted in global acclaim for his myriad creations. His work took him to the world of video games, where he worked for Electronic Arts on various titles. In his free time, Khyzyl created his own takes on supercars, modified icons, and did whatever took his fancy in the virtual world. As a result of his tinkering, his Instagram account became a shop window for what happens when a truly brilliant mind is given the space to create anything they want, and it blew up. Soon enough everything he created became newsworthy.
At the same time, Khyzyl set up LTO – Live To Offend. There was demand for Khyzyl’s work to make the leap from the virtual world to reality, and he was more than willing to make that happen, and so LTO was formed to create body kits for some of the world’s most iconic cars.
You’ll likely have seen LTO’s work at events all over the globe, notably Las Vegas’ SEMA show where Khyzyl’s creations draw huge crowds. Such is the impact of his work, that Khyzyl’s been called upon by the likes of the late Ken Block, Travis Pastrana, and more to give their cars a little something that others simply don’t have.
Though he’s been responsible for plenty of bodykits and renders over the years, before working with TWR Khyzyl hadn’t turned his skill to a whole car. This will be his first full-on design – every detail has come about as a result of his seemingly limitless creativity, of course with input from Walker.
With Walker and Khyzyl on board, it’s clear to see that TWR is taking the next generation seriously: working with two of the greatest minds of the modern automotive era.
‘Expressions of Texture’ Collection commissioned by Bentley Rancho Mirage, California
Four bespoke Continental GT Speed Convertibles show range of creative possibilities offered by Mulliner Personal Commissioning
Each design inspired by the stunning landscapes, scenery and skies around Palm Springs
Satin exterior finishes, stone fascia veneers and one-off blind embossed upholstery among the many bespoke features
75 per cent of Bentley customers now add Mulliner content to their car
[source: Bentley]
Crewe, England – ‘Expressions of Texture’, a collection of four Continental GT Speed Convertibles, provides a visual and tactile showcase for the creative possibilities offered by Mulliner Personal Commissioning. The Collection was a co-creation between Bentley Rancho Mirage and the Mulliner bespoke team, each side inspiring the other to greater heights of creativity.
All four models are specified in satin paint from Mulliner’s 15-colour range, with each finish taking up to 55 hours of painstaking craftsmanship. Other exceptional features include wafer thin 200-million-year-old stone veneers, and blind embossed upholstery whose design reflects the landscapes of the Colorado Desert’s Coachella Valley.
Reflections of landscape The desert resort city of Rancho Mirage is set amid the varied and spectacular landscapes of the Coachella Valley, with arid desert, vivid greenery and rugged, age-weathered mountains all within easy driving distance. This variety provided the inspiration for the team at Bentley Rancho Mirage, expressed through the specifications of the four Continental GT Speed Convertible models in the Expressions of Texture Collection.
The clear, star-studded night skies of the Coachella Valley inspired a Continental GT Speed Convertible in Peacock Blue satin, the exterior subtly enhanced by a tri-tone Styling Specification featuring satin carbon fibre, Electro Blue and Peacock Blue. For the interior, a two-tone fascia in Peacock Blue satin is paired with Slate stone veneer and divided by an Electro Blue pinstripe, the same colour outlining the bullseye air vent vanes and headrests. Other exquisite details include Serenity quilting on the seat uppers and tonneau cover.
The rippling, fluid forms of sand dunes sculpted by the desert wind are reflected in another model from the collection, finished in Ghost White Pearl satin with Tungsten wheels and featuring a Silver Tempest pinstripe. The blind quilting of the seat uppers and tonneau cover was created specifically for this model, their flowing graphics inspired by the desert dunes. A fascia and console in Ghost White Pearl satin over Autumn Stone veneer is a masterclass in subtle sophistication.
The inspiration for a Havana satin Continental GT Speed Convertible came from the rugged mountains that surround the Coachella Valley and their earthy tones in the glow of the setting sun. The interior of Cognac and Burnt Oak hide is enhanced by bespoke, blind quilted seat backs and tonneau cover whose design represents the topographic features of California’s Death Valley. The same topographic map design is even carved in 3D on the floor mats, while the fascia and console feature the exterior finish of Havana satin over Copper Stone veneer, divided by a pinstripe in Bronze.
Adventures in colour, texture and form All four models in the ‘Expressions of Texture’ Collection, which also includes a Continental GT Speed Convertible in British Racing Green satin, demonstrate that the choice of colour is just one element in the personal commissioning journey. The tactile softness of Dinamica upholstery, the cool touch of stone veneer and the yielding contours of quilting all offer customers a limitless palette of creative possibilities.
Mulliner’s Chief Commercial Officer, David Parker comments, “We hope that the Expressions of Texture Collection will inspire customers to explore the full range of possibilities offered by the Personal Commissioning Guide. At Mulliner we believe that whatever our customers can imagine, we can create.”
Bentley Mulliner Bentley Mulliner is the birthplace of coachbuilding – the oldest automotive coachbuilder in the world. As Bentley’s personal commissioning division, Bentley Mulliner responds to the requirements of Bentley’s most discerning customers, creating vehicles that are a true expression of their individuality. From special features and finishes to unique and limited-edition coachbuilt vehicles, the Mulliner name continues to represent the ultimate in Bentley design and craftsmanship.
There’s no doubt that the so-called “Rad Era” of the 80s and 90s is one of the hottest segments in the classic car space. As Generation X ages and builds disposable income, more and more attention is being paid to the cars and fantasy cars of their youth. Throw in racing homologation provenance and you have a recipe for a win. Such is the case of the DTM-spec Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo II.
This final evolution of Mercedes’ 190 E (W201) was built with the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (a.k.a. DTM) touring car series in mind. That’s the same series that birthed the E30 M3, and while the box-flared Bimmer achieved icon and unaffordable status many years ago, the 190 E 2.5-16 is only more recently rediscovered. Prices have shot up over the last few years, and it’s likely this attention that inspired the team at a company by the name of HWA to consider a reinvention of the car.
What is HWA? The acronym represents the initials of company founder Hans-Werner Aufrecht. The firm began business in motorsport back in 1999, managing motorsport campaigns for Mercedes- directly.
HWA is a German engineering and racing-specialist firm with deep ties to AMG and the motorsport wing of Mercedes-Benz, creating strong and authentic ties to the marque of the three-pointed star. In part as celebration of HWA’s now 25 years of success with Mercedes-AMG, HWA began to envision the EVO as a collaboration with the restoration firm Curated. HWA plans to build just 100 units of their HWA EVO, aiming for a serious and substantive augmentation that will cost a cool €714,000.
Each build will begin with a W201 chassis that is inspected by the HWA engineering team before replacing 75% of the car. This replacement includes removal of front and rear portions of the original steel chassis, replacing them with sub-frames manufactured in high-strength steel in order to improve rigidity. The A, B and C pillars are also replaced, resulting in a net result of doubling the car’s torsional stiffness – effectively elevating the W201 shell to modern supercar standards.
HWA also moves the front axle 50 mm forward in order to allow the car’s 3.0-liter biturbo V6 to sit lower in the chassis. The car’s 6-speed manual gearbox gets relocated to the rear, bestowing the car with a lower center of gravity and perfect 50:50 weight distribution.
The car also gets DTM-derived wishbones, machined wheel carriers, Brembo brakes (steel or ceramic), KW dampers (electric or manually adjustable), and H&R roll-bars. And all this top of the line component kit is expected, you’ll also be surprised to hear that HWA has worked with Bosch to develop ESP and ABS systems for the car, not to mention bespoke engine tuning.
Typical of the price and the remaster segment where the HWA EVO sits, carbon fiber bodywork is definitely part of the mix, dropping the car’s curb weight even further.
One of the most interesting aspects of the whole automotive remastering segment is the notion of improving upon considerable flaws of the past. Admittedly, there is a segment of cars that were beautifully designed, perhaps even potently fast, but nevertheless flawed by unreliability. Such is the case of the Maserati Biturbo and pinnacle Shamal, cars that create lustful thoughts until reality sets in. Righting those mechanical wrongs can be an epiphany, and that’s what the shot the Modena MA-01 is calling, a shot that’ll set you back about a half million Euros.
Modena Automobili was established in 2022 with the mission to reimagine “an iconic masterpiece of the nineties into a unique, modern, beautiful and fast car of our times.” Their first product is Project MA-01, and a this stage appears to be a computer rendering. Modena Automobili shares that it is a “work in progress”, they are “bringing forward with the help of top notch engineering companies and automotive industry experts on top of Modena Automobili internal team of passionate managers, entrepreneurs, experts of style, powertrain, mechanics, homologation and pilots.” That project is the creation of a Maserati Biturbo Shamal restored.
For those unfamiliar, the Shamal was built from 1990-1996. It was one of the final cars produced by Maserati before Fiat took over the marque in 1993. Only 369 Shamals were produced, and it was the pinnacle of the Biturbo range, a product that actually began further back in 1982.
Using the shell from a donor Biturbo, Modena Automobili builds from there using a more modern Maserati Ghibili S engine (tuned to 500 bhp) as well as the Ghibli’s 8-speed ZF transmission. Modena Automobili reports this configuration is capable of 0-62 mph in 5.0 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 mph.
The design does take more liberties than we typically see in the restomod segment, particularly at the rear with its wrap-over C-pillar. Ducts added to the hood and wheel arch blisters, as well as exposed carbon fiber around LED lights all modernize the car considerably… though traditionalists might question how much modernization is needed. With restomods, this is always a balance and, on that scale, Modena Automobili pushes that envelope with the MA-01.
Singer partners with renowned luxury automotive group to provide support for clients commissioning restorations in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.
Singer presents its Classic Turbo and DLS Turbo restoration services for the first time in Saudi Arabia.
[source: Singer Vehicle Design]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia– California-based luxury specialist, Singer, recognized worldwide for its restorations of the air-cooled Porsche 911, is today announcing the appointment of Seven Car Lounge as its new partner, supporting clients commissioning restorations in selected markets in the Middle East. The announcement was made today in Riyadh during a special event held for customers and the media.
Singer’s focus on the region is part of a global strategy to form partnerships with world-class operations with deep experience in the luxury market. The company currently operates with valued partners in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
Clients commissioning restorations in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar will now be able to learn about Singer’s restoration services and discuss their requirements with the experienced luxury automotive team from Seven Car Lounge. The announcement also means that both Singer’s existing clients and future owners in the region will have wider access to expert, in-country servicing and maintenance.
At the launch event in Riyadh for owners, prospective owners and media, Singer and Seven Car Lounge showcased, for the first time in Saudi Arabia, two turbocharged Porsche 911s Reimagined by Singer. One car, in Singer Racing White and Green has been restored for its owner through Singer’s Classic Turbo services – which celebrate the iconic Type 930, launched in 1974. The second car, in Singer Racing White and FluroRed has been restored through Singer’s DLS Turbo services, inspired by the Type 934.5 endurance racer of 1977.
Each Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer is unique and represents a personalized restoration of the owner’s Type 964 Porsche 911.
Founder and Executive Chairman of Singer, Rob Dickinson commented – “Since I founded Singer in 2009, our mission has been to celebrate the brilliance and the heritage of the Porsche 911. Our goal is to connect with owners and enthusiasts around the world who share our obsession with this iconic sports car. We’re thrilled to be in Saudi Arabia and to experience another incredible car culture as we expand the support we can provide for our amazing clients. Seven Car Lounge are luxury specialists with a deep understanding of what it takes to be successful here and we’re excited to have them by our side.”
Singer’s CEO, Mazen Fawaz noted – “Our work on behalf of Porsche owners is defined by a focus on beauty, craftsmanship and innovation. We’re delighted to be partnering with Seven Car Lounge, who share our commitment to excellence, and excited to bring these incredible cars and our awesome team from California and the UK to meet new audiences around the world.”
Adel Alrajab, CEO of Seven Car Lounge commented: “We’re very happy to be working with such an exciting brand and to be supporting Singer’s clients in the region. We at Seven Car Lounge strive to provide a unique experience for our members by offering them the full range of services: from acquiring their dream car, servicing and storage at our world class facilities and, more importantly, unforgettable driving experiences that explore the beauty of Saudi Arabia and the wider world.
Singer Summary Founded in California in 2009, Singer represents a philosophy expressed as A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence. The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 to reimagine bespoke restorations. Singer’s philosophy embodies:
A highly personalized approach and exquisite execution.
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.
Singer’s automotive services enable owners to restore beautiful, analogue sports cars for the road and track.
About Seven Car Lounge Seven Car Lounge is a Saudi-made brand founded by Talal & Adel Alrajab in 2014. As a leader in the exotic and lifestyle industry, Seven focuses on elevating the ecosystem of collectable cars by offering the highest standards of professionalism and transparency for all their members and clients around the world. Seven’s services include sales, aftersales, and tailored driving experiences for both local and international clients.
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 – DLS services presented 2022 – Classic Turbo services presented 2023 – DLS Turbo services presented
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A trend with some roots in history from Porsche’s Sonderwunsch department we’re really coming to appreciate is the paying of tribute to moments in Porsche Motorsport history. Porsche Singapore has gotten in on the action, with this special 911 GT3 Touring built to celebrate the brand’s participation in the legendary Mille Miglia.
Porsche Singapore shared on Facebook:
“A thousand miles, laser focus, foot to the floor: this was the formula to win at the legendary Mille Miglia road race that ran in Italy from the 1920s to the 1960s. Fun fact: cars were numbered according to their start times in the rally – so a 7:22 AM start meant one’s car would be numbered ‘722’!
This 9/11, we celebrate the romance of road racing with a special livery paying tribute the legendary Mille Miglia road race, on our ultimate road racer: the 911 GT3 with Touring Package.
Check out this specially-decorated car at Porsche Studio Singapore, on display until 22 November.
We reached out to Porsche Singapore to learn a bit more about the car. Namely, we can confirm the light blue paint is Gulf Blue (gulfblau; non-metallic / non-metallic UNI; 328; Porsche), and we admit we wouldn’t have guessed that straight away. Typically paired with Gulf Orange and perhaps dark blue as part of a Gulf Oil livery, the Gulf Blue here almost takes on a more green hue when paired with the Italian TriColore red, white and green.
One of our favorite manufacturer social media accounts is BMW M on Facebook. Not only have they created a BMW Individual configurator and post historical context on some of their most popular colors on their own corporate websites, they use this account to celebrate that work and highlight exquisite specifications of their cars using those colors.
This week the color is Brass Metallic (messing; metallic UNI; 621; BMW). Yes, brown hues tend to be a bit inside baseball, subtler than intense yellows or blues and less obvious. That may why many buyers of tailored automobiles prefer them.
Over the last few years, BMW has also been great at embracing these earth tones that are nods to interesting metals, with copper accents on some BMW i models, or colors like Brass Metallic. And, there’s no doubt this M8 in Brass Metallic looks great with other brown elements like its cognac style leather.
Heralding the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, Aston Martin assembles an $18 million collection, displayed throughout Fontainebleau Las Vegas for fans to discover now through November 25.
Illustrious lineup includes recently unveiled high-performance vehicles, current and heritage models, including the DB5, arguably the world’s most recognizable car.
The DB12 Goldfinger Edition, which celebrates 60 years of the James Bond film, Goldfinger, will make its North American debut on November 21, to kick-off the F1® race weekend.
[source: Aston Martin]
Las Vegas, NV – Ahead of the highly anticipated Formula 1® Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, Aston Martin will celebrate the pedigree of performance and British ultra-luxury craftsmanship with an unforgettable collection of notable models – ranging from iconic on-screen stars to its most potent V12 flagship ever, the recently revealed Vanquish V12 flagship and the AMR24 Formula 1® challenger – publicly displayed throughout select locations at Fontainebleau Las Vegas now through November 25.
More than 20 vehicles showcasing Aston Martin’s high-performance products and notable heritage worth more than $18 million will be on exhibit across Levels 1 and 2 of Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The lavish display will also culminate with the North American debut of the DB12 Goldfinger Edition, a strictly limited-production vehicle crafted by the ultra-luxury marque’s bespoke personalization service, Q by Aston Martin, in celebration of 60 years of the iconic association between Aston Martin and the James Bond film franchise.
The British Bloodline exhibit is unmatched and represents the largest automotive display to-date at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The display, curated by Aston Martin and Hagerty, whose renowned classic-car experts have assisted with procuring the heritage lineup, will reflect the timeless appeal of Aston Martin alongside today’s most coveted vehicles, which include:
2025 Vanquish. This new V12 flagship features a brand new front mid-mounted 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine that delivers unmatched performance within its category.
2025 Vantage. With a nameplate ravished in racing royalty and 30% more power than its predecessor, this two-seater stands as a symbol to thrill seekers.
2025 DB12. The latest evolution in the DB lineage redefines what it means to be a tourer, reaching new heights of driver connection, performance and driver supremacy.
2025 DB12 Goldfinger Edition. Q by Aston Martin lavishes the Super Tourer with the ‘007 treatment’ in the form of subtle touches from the Goldfinger film to commemorate 60 years since the legendary partnership in cinematic history began. The exterior features Silver Birch paint, bespoke gold side strakes, and a bright chrome ‘Q’ fender badge, while the interior includes an intricate perforation pattern as a nod to James Bond’s classic suiting, and an ‘eight of hearts’ embroidered into the drivers’ sun visor, a nod to the playing card seen in the last draw during the famous Miami pool scene in Goldfinger.
2025 DBX707. The supercar of SUVs has a new technically advanced interior to match its uncompromising performance.
2024 Valkyrie AMR Pro. The ultimate hypercar with a radical design, inspiring the Valkyrie Le Mans racer with a V12 powertrain and power output of 1000HP
1964 Aston Martin DB5 Stunt Car Replica. One of eight exclusively built and engineered by Aston Martin for No Time To Die, with each car uniquely modified for its individual role on screen.
AMR24 Formula 1® challenger. This is the first vehicle to be designed and built at the state-of-the-art Technology Campus. It has been designed to provide the perfect platform for in-season development as Aston Martin continues its relentless pursuit of progress.
1952 DB2. The beauty, performance, handling and quality of the DB2 established the Aston Martin character for the post-war generation, realizing then-owner, David Brown’s vision for the company. With an all-new design, the DB2 made its debut at the 1950 New York Auto Show, demonstrating the importance to Aston Martin of the American market.
1957 DB2/4 MkIII. Offered in three body styles – a coupe, convertible and a hatchback style – this particular MkIII was fitted with the standard, and incredibly elegant ‘Saloon’ body. Like the previous DB2/4 models, the MkIII had an opening rear hatchback, a first for the industry when the model line first appeared in 1953.
1960 DB4. More svelte than its predecessor, the DB4 was an all-new design first seen in 1958, featuring an elegant aluminum body styled by Touring and hand built at the Newport Pagnell site that the company still occupies to this day.
1963 DB4 SS Convertible. Only 33 of the 70 DB4 convertibles Aston Martin produced came with the ‘special series’ (SS) designation, which indicated a more powerful engine, featured triple SU carburetors and a higher compression ratio.
1963 DB4 GT. Shorter and more powerful than the standard model, externally the DB4 GT had distinctive Perspex covered headlamps that were similar in style to the lights seen on the later DB5 model. This particular car was delivered new to Switzerland before eventually coming to settle in the US. The car has a long and distinguished race history.
1965 DB5. This iconic, coveted model was introduced to James Bond in Goldfinger 60 years ago. A star in its own right, the gadget-laden version of the DB5 has since appeared in Thunderball, GoldenEye, TomorrowNeverDies, Skyfall, Spectre and NoTimetoDie.
1968 DBS. The new DBS was a significant departure from its curvy DB predecessors with a more contemporary, muscular style. It was intended to run in production alongside the sleek DB6, with which it shared its 6-cylinder engine. It was joined by a new V8 powered version in 1970. This unit was delivered new to Pennsylvania in 1968, finished in Persian Blue with grey leather
1970 DB6 MkII. Distinguished by its ‘flared’ wheel arches and wider wheels and tires, the DB6 MkII is highly sought after. This example is one of just 245 ‘Saloon’ versions and one of around 70 built to ultra desirable Vantage specification and delivered new to Scotland with right-hand drive.
Pedro Mota, President of Aston Martin The Americas said: “The Las Vegas Grand Prix has become a jewel within our global F1® platform activations. Exposing Aston Martin’s DNA, from the earlier years through to our current lineup of next generation sports cars, gives established and new audiences an up-close perspective on our ultra-luxury brand’s longstanding passion for unmistakable style and immense performance.”
“Aston Martin and Fontainebleau Las Vegas are coming together at the intersection of elegance and exhilaration during Race Week 2024. This exclusive exhibition gives guests the opportunity to see for themselves some of the world’s most exclusive and rare luxury vehicles in the world,” says Fontainebleau Las Vegas President, Maurice Wooden. “We are grateful for our collaboration with Aston Martin and look forward to creating an unparalleled experience together.”
In addition to the expansive Aston Martin display across the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort, the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1® Team will be returning to the Las Vegas Strip Circuit on Saturday, November 23, for the Formula 1® Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024.
The photos you see here are from just a casual daily social media post made by Audi Thailand, but they represent such a great spec that we simply had to share. The car in question is a new Audi RS 7 performance painted Audi exclusive Goodwood Green (goodwoodgrün; pearl effect UNI; Z6X; Audi).
Though not currently offered as a standard color on the RS 7 or most of the Audi range, at least in North America, Goodwood as a long appreciated Audi color makes it a popular choice in the world of Audi exclusive tailored builds.
In a way, it’s probably Audi’s closest take on traditional British Racing Green, so is it any wonder that it looks great with gold wheels, which came back into the fore in recent years at brands such as Porsche. Over at Audi, they’ve got a gold finish of their own for wheels “Neodym Gold Matt” that’s a satin muted take which seems to harken early ur quattro era gold wheels without being gaudy.
And as cool as Neodym wheels are at Audi, Audi of America hasn’t really made much use of them. The finish was offered briefly on RS 5 models, and its use on the C8 RS 6 and RS 7 was only on a limited production special edition. If you want them, you likely need to source them from Europe in some creative fashion as they are still offered as a stand alone specification like we see here on this RS 7 performance.
So back to this car posted by Audi Thailand. Borderline British Racing Green with gold wheels is an iconic and always stylish look, so there was no question this combination would look stunning on a car like the RS 7 performance. Thanks to Audi Thailand for sharing it. We did try to embed the post here, but it appears permissions are prohibiting that. If you’d like to check it out and like it yourself, you can find it HERE.
