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  • Singer Celebrates Middle East Representation with Seven Car Lounge in Saudi Arabia

    Singer Celebrates Middle East Representation with Seven Car Lounge in Saudi Arabia

    • 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

    About Singer and our services
    We’re different from other car companies.
    Singer is not a manufacturer; we provide personalized restoration services for owners of air-cooled Porsche 911s.

    The correct way to describe a car that we have restored for its owner is:

    Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer
    Please use this terminology when writing about Singer, to help us make sure that our services are accurately described.

    We would also like to draw your attention to the following information about Singer.
    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. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner of numerous trademarks, both registered and unregistered, including, without limitation, the Porsche Crest®, Porsche®, and the model numbers and names and the distinctive shapes of the Porsche automobiles, such as the federally registered 911 automobile. Any mention of Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche, AG. trademarked names or other marks is for purpose of reference only.

  • Singer Confirms Colors of Monterey Car Week House Display Cars

    Singer Confirms Colors of Monterey Car Week House Display Cars

    If you missed swinging by the Singer house during Monterey Car Week, you’re not alone. Those who did would have seen these three cars. Shot most beautifully by @huck93, these shots of the cars were shared on Singer’s social channels.

    Even better, they also shared the paint names for the three finishes. These include the DLS Turbo in Turbo Racing White with Fluro Red accents, the Classic Turbo in Turbo Racing White and Seafoam and the DLS in Parallax White and Norfolk Yellow.

  • Singer Presents DLS Turbo Services

    Singer Presents DLS Turbo Services

    • Singer’s latest restoration services for enthusiast owners of the Type 964 air-cooled 911
    • Turbocharging integrated with DLS services
    • Personalized at the request of Singer’s clients for road or track-focused driving
    • Celebrating Porsche heritage and the victorious 934/5 endurance racers of the late 1970s

    [source: Singer Vehicle Design]

    Los Angeles, CA – Singer is a California-based luxury specialist that restores air-cooled Porsche 911s in collaboration with their owners. In response to requests from clients, Singer has evolved their DLS services to incorporate turbocharging (DLS Turbo).

    A celebration of turbocharged endurance racers

    DLS Turbo restoration services are imagined with each owner to celebrate the victorious 934/5 endurance racers of the 1970s. In the year that Singer is going racing with the latest turbocharged Porsche endurance racecar, the Type 963, this celebration of racing DNA links past and present.

    The Porsche 911 began as a naturally aspirated car, undergoing careful development over the years to optimize road and track performance. Beginning in the mid-1970s, the turbocharged 911 emerged and underwent a similar evolution. In 1977 this led to a racing variant of the 911, known as the Type 934/5, which dominated the SCCA Trans American series, winning 6 of the 8 races and the championship.

    Rob Dickinson, Executive Chairman and Founder, Singer Group, Inc. explains:

    “I was 12 when my father’s friend showed us his Super 8 film of the 1977 Watkins Glen 6 Hours. As the familiar face of a Porsche 911 morphed into impossibly boxed hips, gaping intakes, and a giant double-planed rear wing, I can still remember the shock and the realization that this was the other life of the 911 – the racing car. Since Singer began, I’ve wanted to return to that moment, collaborate with our clients and celebrate that car – the 934/5.”

    The Restoration Process

    The process begins when the owner of a Type 964 Porsche 911 sends their car to Singer with the request to carry out a personalized restoration. Originally manufactured by Porsche between 1989 and 1994, these sports cars have been enjoyed for thirty years. Really enjoyed.

    The owner’s car is carefully disassembled. The interior is removed, as is the exterior bodywork and all mechanical components, until the steel monocoque (chassis) is revealed. The chassis is painstakingly assessed, cleaned, strengthened, and prepared so that it is in optimal condition for the next stages of the restoration.

    Body restoration

    Modified carbon fiber bodywork is used to reduce weight and increase stiffness.

    Aerodynamics

    The shape of the carbon fiber bodywork is influenced by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis – to optimize aerodynamic performance. A central front intake and hood vent optimize cooling performance, while rear fender intakes and NACA ducts aid brake and turbocharger cooling.

    Some owners prefer their restoration be track-focused, while others prefer a road-focused restoration.

    Track-focused owner

    The car in Blood Orange has been specified by its owner to emphasize track performance, featuring a high-downforce rear wing with adjustable upper element and a track-oriented front fascia with larger splitter.

    Road-focused owner

    The car in Moet Blanc has been specified by its owner to be road-focused, including an aero-optimized rear ducktail spoiler and road-oriented front fascia which reduce drag.

    Owners may request that their Type 964 is modified to accept both aero configurations. The front fascia and rear decklid assembly can be removed and switched, allowing ultimate personalization and freedom of choice for each owner.

    Engine Development

    As with all Singer’s restoration and modification services, the engine from the owner’s Type 964 Porsche 911, is the starting point. The engine is disassembled down to the engine block before being restored using high performance components and modifications to optimize performance.

    The unique, 3.8L, 4-valves per cylinder flat-six uses twin turbochargers, with electric wastegates, air-to-water intercooling and a horizontally mounted, electrically powered fan. This evolution of the engine developed for DLS restorations enables power outputs over 700 HP at more than 9000 rpm.

    Tailored Driving Experience

    At the direction of the car‘s owner, Singer tailors the character of each restoration individually.

    A 6-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels. Track-oriented suspension and bespoke dampers with remote adjustment are among the details that may be considered. Powerful carbon ceramic discs and lightweight, monobloc calipers for both road and track use are installed. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 or Cup 2R tires are mounted on lightweight 19” (front) and 20” (rear) forged magnesium, centerlock wheels.

    The restoration and modification services enable owners to personalize the exterior and interior presentation of their car according to their personal preferences, through bespoke paint, leather, and material finishes.

    Further Comments:

    Notes Rob Dickinson:
    “The results of turbocharging our advanced 4-valve, high-revving DLS engine have been quite spectacular and combining it with all we have learned about lightweighting and vehicle dynamics has provided the perfect canvas to honor the Type 934/5 and its vital role in the genesis of the 911 as a racing car.”

    Notes Mazen Fawaz, Chief Executive Officer, Singer Group, Inc.:
    “Our DLS services heralded a new era at Singer and facilitated enormous maturation of our operations in California and the United Kingdom. We’ve collaborated with some of the most famous names in the automotive world, including Bosch and Michelin as we continue our mission to set ourselves ever higher standards. We will continue to serve our creative and passionate client base with exciting new ideas like DLS Turbo.”

    Price and Availability

    Each restoration is unique. Every owner is able to share their personal preferences and requirements for bespoke engineering as part of the process of working with Singer to personalize their own 911.

    Prices for Singer’s restoration services are dependent on the requests by each car’s owner. A limited number of restorations will be commissioned.

    In public

    For those keen to see an example of the possible results of the restoration and modification services in person, please plan to attend Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK from 13-16 July, 2023, or the Monterey Peninsula in Northern California for Car Week in August 2023.

    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 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 both normally aspirated and turbocharged sports cars for the road and track.

    Classic services allowed owners to pursue their personal vision for optimized, air-cooled 911 coupes and Targas.

    DLS services allowed owners to explore the ultra-high-performance capabilities of their naturally aspirated, air-cooled 911, incorporating technology born from the world of Formula 1.

    Classic Turbo services extended Singer’s collaboration with owners into the world of turbocharging, with a focus on high-performance, luxury grand touring.

    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

    About Singer

    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. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner of numerous trademarks, both registered and unregistered, including, without limitation, the Porsche Crest®, Porsche®, and the model numbers and names and the distinctive shapes of the Porsche automobiles, such as the federally registered 911 automobile. Any mention of Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche, AG. trademarked names or other marks is for purpose of reference only.