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.
Worldwide Introduction of Singer’s ‘Third Act’ Follows Classic Study and Dynamics and Lightweighting Study in Continued Celebration of the Porsche 911
A new chapter in Singer’s automotive services in collaboration with air-cooled 911 owners
The first road-going, turbocharged Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer
A wide range of high-performance capability – from luxury grand touring to sports focus
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Los Angeles, CA – Singer, the California-based, luxury specialist, presents the Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer – Turbo Study. The Turbo Study is a response to requests from owners for restoration services that incorporate turbocharging. More than 70 owners have reserved bespoke restorations enabled by the study.
The next generation of services from Singer encompass:
Collaboration with owners on the first road-going restorations to feature forced-induction
Highly capable grand-touring, sports and everyday performance
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
Rob Dickinson, Founder and Executive Chairman, Singer Group Inc. “My first ever ride in a Porsche 911 as an 11-year-old in 1976 left me dry-mouthed and speechless – it was a black 930 Turbo with red tartan seats. Forty-five years on from that life-changing moment I’m excited to present the results of our study that aims to capture the awesome thrill of Porsche’s first ‘supercar’ while reimagining its performance and refinement and collaborating with owners to take both to new heights. I believe it’s a fitting tribute to a car that changed my life and many others.”
Summary Technical Specifications
The car in Wolf Blue presented here 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 pursued a focus on high-performance, luxury grand touring capabilities, including:
Lightweight carbon fibre bodywork in Wolf Blue3.8L twin turbocharged, intercooled flat-six
Over 450 HP (power may be tailored to each owner’s specification)
6-speed manual transmissionRear-wheel-drive and touring-focused suspension
Carbon-ceramic braking systemInterior presented in Malibu Sand with Black Forest wood accentsElectrically adjustable, heated seats
Air-conditioning
Engine
As with all Singer’s restoration services in collaboration with owners of the Porsche 911, 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 wastegate. 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.
Advanced materials
A bespoke carbon fibre body maintains the careful balancing of iconic DNA with cutting-edge engineering and material science. While inspired by the turbo cars of the mid-70s, 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. An owner may decide to specify the AWD configuration to enhance sure-footed deployment of power and torque in all seasons and surface conditions. The RWD configuration allows owners to pursue an alternative sporting focus, if preferred. In both cases, an optimized six-speed manual transmission underlines the driver engagement that Singer is renowned for.
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. 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.
Inside, the results of the Turbo Study enable owners to respond to the demands of all-season touring if they wish. Heated, electrically adjustable seats and cruise control are available for comfort during cold-climate driving and for convenience on high-speed road networks.
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.
Mazen Fawaz, Chief Executive Officer, Singer Group Inc.
“We’ve more than doubled sales of our services between 2020 and 2021. Our new, much larger, consolidated facility in Torrance, California enables us to expand the team, respond to demand and welcome owners in comfort. Meanwhile, 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 we look forward to working with each of them as their restorations progress.”
In public
For those keen to see and hear the results of the Turbo Study in person, the car will be running at Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK from 23-26 June, 2022. It will then travel to the Monterey Peninsula in Northern California for Car Week in August 2022.
Singer’s automotive services now 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, air-cooled 911 coupes and Targas.
The results of the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study, allow owners to explore the ultra-high-performance capabilities of their air-cooled 911, incorporating technology born from the world of Formula 1.
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.
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, 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 the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study presented at Goodwood and Monterey 2021 – Results of the All-terrain Competition Study presented 2022 – Results of the Turbo Study presented
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.
Porsche is expanding capacity for its popular “Paint to Sample” program to meet increasing demand and improve ease of access for customers. With the newly revamped “Paint to Sample,” more than 160 pre-approved colors will be available with the option to specify a totally bespoke color through “Paint to Sample Plus,” which requires extensive feasibility testing. These colors are in addition to the wide selection of paint choices Porsche already offers, including several no-cost, non-metallic colors, and additional-cost metallic colors ranging from $650 to $840 depending on the model. Special color options are also available for between $2,580 and $3,270 depending on the model.
Porsche Paint shop in Zuffenhausen: batch comparison plates are painted and serve as color reference samples during the final inspection of the vehicle.
“Individualization is at the core of Porsche. Customers have been making special requests to personalize their cars since our earliest model, the 356,” said Kjell Gruner, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “Paint to Sample is integral in satisfying that demand. With this offering, we bring many historic colors back to life and expand the catalog to a total of more than 160 choices.”
The array of colors on offer is extensive and varies depending on the model and production facility. More than 100 additional colors beyond the standard offerings are available for the 911 and 718 variants. Panamera, Macan and Cayenne, have access to more than 50 Paint to Sample color choices. The Taycan has 65 color choices.
Paint to Sample Plus: extensive feasibility check
The expansion is possible thanks in large part to a new color mixing bank that went online this year in the Zuffenhausen plant where the 911, 718 and Taycan model lines are assembled. For example, Paint to Sample capacity for 911 models will increase from roughly five cars per day to about 20 cars per day. The Paint to Sample process does not increase the time required for overall production.
Customers can specify Paint to Sample through their local Porsche dealer. In the future, it will also be possible to visualize the extensive Paint to Sample color palette on the Porsche Car Configurator. Pricing depends on the model and variant. Paint to Sample costs $11,430 for most 911 and 718 models. For 718 GT and 911 Turbo, Turbo S as well as the 911 GT3 models, the price is $12,830.
For unique color requests, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur offers Paint to Sample Plus on all models except Cayenne. In these cases, the customer provides a color sample to their dealer that is sent to Porsche AG and subjected to extensive quality and feasibility testing. The customer car is not finished in the bespoke color until feasibility testing – up to 11 months in certain cases – is complete. If the paint color is not feasible, Porsche covers the cost of the feasibility study. Pricing example for Paint to Sample Plus: $22,860 for most models, and $25,660 for 911 Turbo and GT models as well as 718 GT models.
About Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
A sports car as individual as your own fingerprint, as unmistakable as your own lifestyle: in an interplay of craftsmanship and attention to detail, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur creates extremely personal customer vehicles. 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 customization options for the exterior and interior. The highest standards are fulfilled with respect to material and finishing.
Alongside the individual customer vehicles, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur also produces limited small series and editions. Here, high-quality materials are combined with modern production technologies to create a harmonious overall concept. Porsche dealers provide advice on the range and possibilities offered by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur as the first point of contact alongside the online Car Configurator. Around 100 Exclusive Manufaktur partners are available to customers all over the world to help fulfill particularly individual wishes. These are Porsche dealers that are specially equipped and trained to provide advice on the Exclusive Manufaktur product range. In addition, advice is available for all models at the heart of the brand in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, in cooperation with the Porsche dealer and on the basis of a commission number. The main plant specializes in individual paint finishes: Werk 1 has the largest collection of Porsche color samples and sample vehicles painted in Paint to Sample.
Stuttgart, Germany – Pictures, cups and racing suits – the typical mementos of a motor sport career. Paolo Barilla, overall winner of Le Mans in 1985 in a private Porsche 956, has chosen a different, far more dynamic reminder of his greatest sporting success.
[source: Porsche AG]
On his 60th birthday, he was the first customer to complete a car project together with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur as part of the new Sonderwunsch programme. It became known as the “dream car”. The Italian entrepreneur wanted to design a unique Porsche 911 GT3 (992) based on his Le Mans winning car and to be fully involved in its creation. In addition to the characteristic racing look in Summer Yellow, white and black, this special car has the winning race number 7 on its bonnet and doors. Other features such as the rear wing and the gear lever were also reinterpreted and in part developed independently.
“The unique customer experience is at the heart of the Porsche brand,” according to Alexander Fabig, Vice President Individualisation and Classic at Porsche AG. “That’s why the significantly expanded Sonderwunsch programme is another milestone in terms of customer enthusiasm worldwide. And this car project is the jewel in the crown of customisation by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.”
“In the Eighties, I had the chance to drive the wonderful Porsche 956, an iconic car in terms of performance and beauty,” says Paolo Barilla, ex-racing driver and Deputy Chairman of the Italian food company. “The interpretation of some elements in a modern GT3 makes that memory exciting and vital – for me and for people who are close to me.”
As Alexander Fabig, Vice President Individualisation and Classic at Porsche AG explains, “the cooperation with Paolo Barilla was a very special project for Porsche too. Because not only is the handcrafted 911 GT3 itself highly individual, but its design process is also unique.”
Unique from every angle
One of the special features of this 911 GT3 is its striking exterior paintwork in Summer Yellow, white and black. It reinterprets the striped design of the historic racing car. The front apron and the trim rings on the headlights are also painted in Summer Yellow. The design of the centre-lock wheels is inspired by the rims of the Porsche 956. When used in racing, these had White aeroblades. The 911 GT3 rims are also white at the front, while the rear axle is painted in a modern gold colour.
The side plates on the rear spoiler are also influenced by the design and geometry of their historic predecessor. Sample components were initially developed using rapid prototyping. Naturally, aerodynamic performance and, in particular, the balance between the front and rear axles needed to be retained, so the aerodynamic engineers from the series-produced 911 GT3 were included in the project at a very early stage. The modified rear wing had to prove its flow characteristics in the wind tunnel. “PB 60” is blazoned across the flanks, representing Paolo Barilla’s initials and age. The style of this logo is inspired by the graphic of the then main sponsor of the Le Mans winning car.
Unique Interior
Black dominates the interior, as you would expect in a racing car. The door entry guards and the decorative trim in yellow on the passenger side dashboard are decorated with a logo specially designed with the customer in mind. It combines the type code 956, the “Le Mans 1985” logo and the stylised silhouette of the racing car. This logo and the 1985 circuit are embroidered in the headrests. The gear lever is reminiscent of the magnesium ball in the 956 racing car and is an elaborate custom-made product: the top part was milled from an aluminium block and the surface was sanded.
Within the new Sonderwunsch programme, the client assumed the role of project manager. As part of the project team, made up of experts from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur and the Style Porsche design department, Barilla collaborated directly in the creation of his dream car. The process took a total of three years, from the first design sketch to the technical feasibility check and construction. Development started on the basis of the predecessor GT3 car, as the type 992 was still in series development.
“Many times in this project we would have had good reason to say ‘It’s not going to work’ or ‘It’s too complicated,’” said Philipp Setter, Head of Sonderwunsch Customer Consultation at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. “Once we decided to take on the challenge, we pushed the boundaries and were able to achieve a lot. With his clear vision and grasp of tight schedules and decision-making, Paolo Barilla was the right client and project manager for this ambitious project.”
Summer Yellow from the “Colour of Choice Plus” programme
“Direct contact with the customer is the best thing that you can have as a designer,” according to Grant Larson. Together with Harm Lagaay, Grant Larson designed the first Boxster and is currently the Director of Special Projects at Style Porsche. “I work for Porsche because that is where I can design dream cars. But the Sonderwunsch projects are in another dimension: The personal exchange with the client is extremely satisfying and helps us to better understand our customers’ wishes in our daily work.”
The biggest challenge for Larson was to transfer the graphic design from the extremely flat and square racing car to the more rounded shapes of the current 911. “Geometrically these are very different cars,” said Larson. “The layout couldn’t be transferred 1:1.” First, he worked digitally on the computer, then the lines were projected onto a test body with a laser device and these were painted accordingly. The trial paint was applied three times before designer Larson and project manager Barilla were satisfied. The warm, yellow shade also had to be carefully chosen to closely match the historical model and to work in both artificial and daylight. The team finally opted for summer yellow from the extensive “Colour of Choice Plus” programme at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.
“I originally wanted to move the race numbers on the doors further towards the centre of the white strip, but Paolo Barilla insisted that the “7” should be very close to the edge, like on his racing car,” Larson recalls. During the project phase, he placed a 1:43 model of the racing car on his desk for inspiration.
Integrated into the Porsche family
Barilla visited Porsche three times during the concept phase to actively take part in the project from specification to completion. During the implementation phase, frequent consultations took place via telephone, email and video conference, followed by further visits – with his very own works ID. “Paolo Barilla was very pleased about this detail,” says Setter. “When the Porsche works ID was handed over in person, he officially became part of the team and our Porsche family.”
He also became an official production employee because Barilla himself flanged the gearbox to the engine in his unique car using a torque-controlled screw device. “Authentic experiences like these are ultimately what makes Porsche Porsche,” according to Setter. “Our customers have generally seen and experienced a lot, but for projects of this size, we always try to open a few more doors that would otherwise be closed, for very good reason.”
About the Porsche Sonderwunsch programme
Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur and Porsche Classic enhance and restore unique sports cars with a combination of skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail. As part of its Co-Creation strategy, the sports car manufacturer is now offering a new interpretation of its legendary Sonderwunsch programme from the late 70s, which will make it possible to design individualised, one-off cars in future – 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 also aimed at the implementation of individual colours and materials, the Factory One-Off is a systematic technical new development. Depending on the vehicle age, the technical experts of Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur or Porsche Classic take care of implementation.
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 high-tech. 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. Visible examples include Sport Design packages, custom rim designs and interior trims, as well as the comprehensive “Colour of Choice Plus” range for all Porsche models. Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur fulfils the highest demands with regard to materials and craftsmanship. Alongside individual customer vehicles, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur also produces limited small series and editions. Here, high-quality materials are combined with modern production technologies to create a harmonious overall concept.
Californian Luxury Brand Returns to The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering Showing Latest Work from both US and UK.
[source: Singer Vehicle Design]
Los Angeles, CA — Singer will show a client-specification Porsche 911, representing the results of its Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS), for the first time in North America, at The Quail, during Monterey Car Week on Friday, August 13, 2021
DLS represents Singer’s exploration of the ultra-high-performance potential of the air-cooled Porsche 911, on behalf of their clients. All 75 restorations are sold. Operations for the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study are based in the UK.
Singer will also present the latest results of its restoration services from California, referred to as the Hollywood commission, in Bahama Yellow over Forest Green. This car is inspired by the 1969 911E, restored by Singer Founder, Rob Dickinson, in 2003. After being used as a daily driver, the reaction to Rob’s car, also in Bahama Yellow, led to the concept of offering restoration services to air-cooled 911 owners. As such the 1969 car epitomizes the genesis of Singer.
Together these two cars represent both Singer’s origins and its latest work on behalf of discerning owners and drivers.
Combining iconic design with cutting-edge engineering and material science, the two cars embody the ongoing Singer philosophy – ARelentless Pursuit of Excellence.
Singer’s Founder and Executive Chairman, Rob Dickinson notes: “The restoration of my 1969 car was an intensely personal project. I drove the hell out of the car everyday around the Hollywood Hills and kept getting stopped to ask if I’d sell it. My answer was always no. But the experience was the seed that led to the founding of Singer as a way to enable other owners to pursue their personal vision for the ultimate air-cooled 911.
We’ve followed that path ever since, and ultimately it led us to undertake the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study. Seeing the first client-specification DLS car, from our operations in the UK, back here in California is a significant milestone for us. Side-by-side with the latest completed restoration from our California facility is a very proud moment and the ultimate testament to the talents of our amazing teams on both sides of the Atlantic and our incredible clients.”
About the Dynamics & Lightweighting Study The Dynamics & Lightweighting Study originated with a request from Singer’s clients to further evolve restoration services for owners of the air-cooled 911. No more than 75 cars will be restored in the UK, each as a bespoke commission for its owner. The starting point is a Type 964 Porsche 911.
In cooperation with Williams Advanced Engineering, Formula One technology allowed the development of aero-optimized carbon fiber bodywork, an extensive lightweighting program and a unique, 4.0L naturally aspirated, 4-valves per cylinder, air-cooled, flat six, developing 500 hp at 9000 rpm. A formation of additional technical partners included: Multimatic, Bosch, Michelin, Brembo, Hewland and BBS Motorsport.
High levels of personalization are available for both exterior and interior, allowing each owner to tailor the precise specifications of their restoration.
About Unico and Hollywood Commissions
Specifications for the Unico commission
Naturally aspirated, 4.0L, air-cooled flat six, with 4-valves per cylinder
500 HP at 9000 rpm
Bespoke double-wishbone front suspension and lightweight rear suspension
Lightweight magnesium gearbox and magnesium center-lock wheels
CCM-R carbon ceramic brakes with bespoke aluminium monobloc calipers
Titanium and Inconel exhaust system
Bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
ABS, traction control and electronic stability control with selectable drives modes
Nose lift, lightweight air-conditioning, heated front screen
Aero-optimized carbon fiber bodywork in Absinthe Green with Nickel polished bright trim
Light-ghosted side stripes with lettering in Blood Orange
Lightweight carbon fiber seats in Blood Orange with Nickel polished grommets
Specifications for the Hollywood Commission
Naturally aspirated, 4.0L, air-cooled, flat six
Manual 6-speed transmission with RWD
Carbon-fiber bodywork in Bahama Yellow with light-ghosted side stripes and green lettering
Lightweight track seats in Forest Green with bespoke, leather-weave seat centers and brass grommets
Michelin PS4S tires
Carbon-ceramic brakes, calipers in Nato Green with white lettering
External center-mounted fuel filler and side-mounted oil filler
Titanium sports exhaust system
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 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.
Singer Quick Highlights
2009 – Singer Vehicle Design launched – first Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer presented during Monterey Car Week
2014 – First AWD restoration completed
2015 – First Targa restoration completed
2016 – Singer 67 company formed to undertake Dynamics and Lightweighting Study
2017 – Singer Reimagined watch company launched in Geneva, Switzerland
2019 – TUV certification completed for European markets
2020 – Global Partner Network expands to Germany
2021 – Global Partner Network expands to Taiwan, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand
2021 – First client-specification examples of Dynamics and Lightweighting Study are driven at Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK and presented in North America at The Quail.
About Singer Group, Inc. Singer Group, Inc. (Singer) restores and reimagines 1989 to 1994 Porsche 911s, based on the 964 chassis for its clients. Singer does not manufacture or sell automobiles. Singer’s Global Partner Network represents the brand across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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 and 911® 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.
Fifty years after the death of Mexican racing driver Pedro Rodríguez, a Porsche 911 Turbo S ‘One of a Kind’ has been commissioned, with plans afoot to auction it off for charity.
[source: Porsche AG]
With two Formula One Grand Prix wins, a victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and four triumphs in the 24 Hours of Daytona, Pedro Rodríguez is undoubtedly the most successful Mexican racing driver of all time. During his illustrious career he walked away with 11 titles in the World Championship of Makes – now known as the World Endurance Championship (WEC) – and he helped Porsche to win the series in 1970 and 1971. Eight of his 11 wins were in the Porsche 917 KH with the distinctive Gulf Oil livery.
Now, 50 years after he lost his life at the Norisring street circuit in Nuremberg, Germany on 11 July 1971, Porsche Latin America and Porsche Mexico have commissioned a special tribute. Working with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, a unique car has been built – the Porsche 911 Turbo S ‘One of a Kind’ Pedro Rodríguez, which was unveiled during a Sportscar Together Day at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento Pegaso, in Toluca, Mexico.
“Pedro Rodríguez continues to be the Latin American driver who has given Porsche the most triumphs and joy,” explained George Wills, President and CEO of Porsche Latin America. “With this unique car in the world we want to pay tribute to a unique, irreplaceable driver, an idol of the past and a legend of today.”
Distinctive details and design
In paying tribute to a racing driver who was a one-off himself, the unique 911 created in his memory had to have a distinctive design and details. “This car has unique elements that no other car in the world could have,” says Camilo San Martin, Director of Porsche Mexico. “This configuration, with these specific details and equipment, has been locked in the Porsche configurator, as well as in the production system, so that this car is literally unrepeatable.”
As well as working with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, Porsche Latin America and Porsche Mexico worked alongside Rodríguez’s family and the Porsche Museum to create a car that not only pays tribute to the legendary Mexican driver, but also the 917 KH with which he achieved glory.
The Gulf blue 917 KH as inspiration
Painted in iconic Gulf blue with an orange stripe running across it, the ‘One of a Kind’ is based on the 911 Turbo S. The specially designed wheels are painted in high-gloss black, with an aluminium centre lock and the doors feature a black number two in a white circle.
Another distinctive element is the plaque located on the B-pillar, which bears a silhouette of the 917 KH in the colours of the Mexican flag and the name and signature of Rodríguez. This same detail is reflected in the carbon moldings on the lower door frames, which light up when opened. Similarly, the names of the eight races he won with the 917 KH are engraved under the rear spoiler.
nside, the 911 is fully upholstered in graphite blue leather with orange stitching and while the 917 silhouette features on the front seat headrests, Rodríguez’s signature can be seen on the centre armrest and on the carbon fibre dashboard trim.
The car’s personalisation even goes as far as the accompanying key, which not only features the signature of the two-time world endurance champion but is painted in Gulf blue. The car also includes a bespoke luggage set in graphite blue leather with orange stitching and details.
The Porsche 911 Turbo S “One of a Kind” Pedro Rodríguez will be auctioned off later this year. The proceeds will go to various charitable causes.
Californian Luxury Brand Continues Global Growth in 2021 with First Client DLS Car, Record Demand and New Markets
[source: Singer Vehicle Design]
Oxfordshire, UK — Singer expands its global presence with the recent addition of facilities at renowned UK automotive destination, Bicester Heritage. The country is home to operations for the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS), Singer’s exploration of the ultra-high-performance potential of the air-cooled Porsche 911, on behalf of their clients. All 75 cars will be restored in the UK.
Singer also makes a welcome return to the highly anticipated Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 8-11, 2021 in Chichester, West Sussex). Two completed DLS restorations will be presented and driven at the event, including the first client commission. This key milestone underlines Singer’s ability to deliver on its Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.
According to Singer’s British Founder and Executive Chairman, Rob Dickinson, the Southern California-based luxury brand, known for combining iconic design with modern engineering, has long seen the UK as a second home. “Thanks to the relationships we’ve built with the foremost technical partners, including Williams Advanced Engineering, Multimatic, Michelin and Bosch, we’ve been able to bring our clients’ personal vision for their incredible machines to reality. There’s no better place to show the results of the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study than Goodwood, in our sixth year at this spectacular event.”
With restorations completed for owners in more than 30 countries over the last decade, Singer has become renowned within the luxury world for its highly personalized services, superlative attention to detail and deep connection with California. The Singer philosophy has grown beyond the automotive world, with the launch of the Singer Reimaginedhigh-watchmaking division in 2017.
The Geneva-based, award-winning horological brand was selected for watchmaking’s highest honors with the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève) ‘Chronograph Award’ in its launch year. Singer Reimagined recently introduced its latest work, the Flytrack, along with the announcement that the ‘Launch’ and ‘Geneva’ editions of its iconic Track 1 chronograph are fully sold.
Despite the global pandemic Singer saw a 50% increase in demand for its luxury automotive services, year on year, through to the end of 2020. Since Q4 2020, Singer’s Global Partner Network has expanded from its original services in USA, Puerto Rico, Canada, UK and Hong Kong to further support owners worldwide with representation in Germany, Taiwan, Japan, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand. Plans are in place for further growth through year-end and beyond.
Singer’s CEO, Mazen Fawaz, reflected on the significance of Singer’s role at Goodwood, noting the Festival of Speed has been the launching ground for Singer’s latest work since 2015. “We’ve had so many milestones at Goodwood – from launching our first Targa restoration on the Cartier Lawn, to sharing our 10th anniversary with our clients driving their own cars on the famous Hillclimb– it’s only fitting that our newest chapter, the first two client-specification examples of the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study, are providing another first at Goodwood.”
About the Dynamics & Lightweighting Study
The Dynamics & Lightweighting Study originated with a request from Singer’s clients to further evolve restoration services for owners of the air-cooled 911. No more than 75 cars will be restored in the UK, each as a bespoke commission for its owner. The starting point is a Type 964 Porsche 911.
In cooperation with Williams Advanced Engineering, Formula 1 technology allowed the development of aero-optimized carbon fibre bodywork, an extensive lightweighting program and a unique, 4.0L naturally aspirated, 4-valves per cylinder, air-cooled, flat six, developing 500 hp at 9000 rpm. A formation of additional technical partners included: Multimatic, Bosch, Michelin, Brembo, Hewland and BBS Motorsport.
High levels of personalization are available for both exterior and interior, allowing each owner to tailor the precise specifications of their restoration.
Specifications for the Oxford commission
Naturally aspirated, 4.0L, air-cooled flat six, with 4-valves per cylinder
500 HP at 9000 rpm
Bespoke double-wishbone front suspension and lightweight rear suspension
Lightweight magnesium gearbox and magnesium center-lock wheels
Bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
ABS, traction control and electronic stability control with selectable drives modes
Aero-optimized carbon fibre bodywork in Oak Green Metallic with Champagne polished bright trim and satin carbon accents
Interior specified in Bone White with bespoke Tartan seat centers
Specifications for the Unico commission
Naturally aspirated, 4.0L, air-cooled flat six, with 4-valves per cylinder
500 HP at 9000 rpm
Bespoke double-wishbone front suspension and lightweight rear suspension
Lightweight magnesium gearbox and magnesium center-lock wheels
Bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
ABS, traction control and electronic stability control with selectable drives modes
Nose lift, lightweight air-conditioning, heated front screen
Aero-optimized carbon fibre bodywork in Absinthe Green with Nickel polished bright trim
Light-ghosted side stripes with lettering in Blood Orange
Lightweight carbon fiber seats in Blood Orange with Nickel polished grommets
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.
Singer Quick Highlights
2009 – Singer Vehicle Design launched – first Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer presented during Monterey Car Week
2014 – First AWD restoration completed
2015 – First Targa restoration completed
2016 – Singer 67 company formed to undertake Dynamics and Lightweighting Study
2017 – Singer Reimagined watch company launched in Geneva, Switzerland
2019 – TUV certification completed for European markets
2020 – Global Partner Network expands to Germany
2021 – Global Partner Network expands to Taiwan, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand
2021 – First client-specification examples of Dynamics and Lightweighting Study are driven at Goodwood Festival of Speed.
About Singer Group, Inc.
Singer Group, Inc. (Singer) restores and reimagines 1989 to 1994 Porsche 911s, based on the 964 chassis for its clients. Singer does not manufacture or sell automobiles. Singer’s Global Partner Network represents the brand across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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 and 911® 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.
Meeting the wishes of customers is an important part of the global offering from Porsche, which pursues this goal with its Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, Porsche Tequipment and Porsche Classic divisions. Now the company is planning to meet these special requests to an even greater extent, with a new and significantly extended range of products and services.
[source: Porsche AG]
This new offering includes various options to individualise Porsche sports cars, turning them into true one-offs. Porsche is extending the personalisation options for individual components directly in the Car Configurator, while a Performance Parts range will supplement its offering for new, pre-owned and classic vehicles. As part of its Co-Creation strategy, Porsche’s Sonderwunsch (special request) programme of the late 1970s is being reinterpreted too, making it possible to design individualised one-off cars in future – co-created by the customer and realised professionally by Porsche.
The range of individualisation options for new vehicles currently extends from personal customer consulting during the configuration process through to realisation of limited small series. Through Tequipment, Porsche also offers numerous accessory products and retrofit options and when it comes to classic vehicles, Porsche currently focuses on spare parts supply and factory restorations.
The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer is now significantly extending its offering in all business areas. “It is our goal to provide customers around the globe with even more accurately tailored and demand-based products within the context of classic, existing and new cars, and to also offer a comprehensive range of individualisation options,” says Alexander Fabig, Vice President Individualisation and Classic. “With the new offerings we are responding to the great global demand for our products. Starting with new possibilities for individualisation and personalisation of individual components, through the additional range of Performance Parts, up to the realisation of uniquely individualised sports cars, we have the right option for every customer.”
More personal than ever before: individual enhancements
The Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur is successively expanding its range of products that can be individualised and personalised – and many more options will be available here in future. Examples include exterior wrapping options, individual starting numbers, prints on the floor mats, illuminated door entry guards and logo projectors in the vehicle doors. Customers can also choose to become designers themselves during the ordering process. The personalisation options at this stage include individual design elements such as colours, logos, lettering and text.
Using a digital application in the Porsche Car Configurator, it is possible to specify own designs for various items. For example, customers can have their own signature embossed on elements in the vehicle interior, such as the leather-covered cover on the centre console. The range is rounded off by personalised wraps and decals on selected exterior areas and individual paint finishes on the wheels.
New components for GT models and classic cars
Porsche will offer a large number of new components for new vehicles as well as pre-owned and classic cars with its Performance Parts programme. The Porsche Tequipment range for new and pre-owned vehicles is aimed at drivers who are motorsport enthusiasts and amateur racing drivers. Porsche Classic will offer new developments with a historical reference, components for performance enhancement and also lifestyle products for both newer and more historic classic cars. The aim is to increase performance or improve the cars’ everyday usability.
The Classic division has created a pair of show cars, based on two first-generation Cayenne models, which showcase the possible new individualisation offerings, with both an outdoor and an off-road focus.
Modern and classic sports cars as one-offs
As part of its Co-Creation strategy, Porsche is now offering a new interpretation of its legendary Sonderwunsch (special request) programme from the late 1970s and will make it possible to design individualised one-off cars in the future – co-created by the customer and realised professionally by Porsche. The expansion of this offering is divided into different areas: Factory Commissioning for individual customer colour and material wishes directly in production, and subsequent Factory Re-Commissioning and Factory One-Off services for after a vehicle has been delivered to the customer.
Whereas Factory Re-Commissioning is all about individual colours and materials, the Factory One-Off service is a systematic, technical new development. Depending on the age of the vehicle in question, either the technical experts at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur or the specialists at Porsche Classic will take care of implementation.
About Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur and Porsche Tequipment
Across all model series, customers can currently choose from more than 700 Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur options. The demand for individualisation is increasing all the time. The level of vehicle enhancement is particularly extensive in 25 per cent of all 911 models delivered worldwide: they visit the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur workshops at the parent plant in Zuffenhausen for exclusive re-commissioning. Sonderwunsch one-offs and limited small series are also produced in the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.
Current examples are the Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition and a limited 911 special model which was produced to mark the 20th anniversary of Porsche China. Porsche offers numerous accessory products and retrofit options via the Tequipment division. The overall range of initially around 150 parts has continuously grown to now include more than 500 Tequipment options.
About Porsche Classic
Porsche Classic is responsible for spare parts supply and factory restorations of all of the brand’s road-approved classic cars. The range extends from a selection of various accessories and technical literature through to classic spare part supply and new editions of spare parts that are no longer available. Every year around 100 classic vehicles from the Porsche 356 through to the 911 (Type 996) and Boxster (Type 986) pass through the Classic workshop for accident repairs and other repair work. Complete restorations are available for all cars prior to the 996 generation of the 911, the Boxster Type 986 and the Carrera GT.
The current spare parts range includes more than 60,000 items. This is supplemented each year by an average of 300 new issues of spare parts that are no longer available as well as new accessory, lifestyle or performance-enhancing parts. Porsche is also extending its international dealer and service network with the Porsche Classic Partner programme. These are existing Porsche Centres with specific expertise in handling classic Porsche cars. The network currently comprises 76 locations, including four Porsche Classic Centres.
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The vehicles shown are show cars. They are for illustrative purposes only and have been modified from their series production condition and equipped with accessories, some of which do not originate from Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG and which cannot be purchased from Porsche or from the Porsche sales organisation. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG has not tested these modifications and accessories and has not approved them for use.
Singer’s Founder Rob Dickinson Enthralled by First Drive of Client-Spec Restoration Representing Results of Dynamics and Lightweighting Study – 1st UK Shakedown Brings Overwhelming Joy [source: Singer Vehicle Design]
UK – March 31, 2021 – Last Wednesday, Singer’s Founder and Executive Chairman, Rob Dickinson, experienced pure joy at the company’s new UK HQ at Bicester Heritage, when he drove the first client-specification example of the results of the Dynamics & Lightweighting Study (DLS) for the car’s shakedown.
The study represents Singer’s exploration of the ultra-high-performance potential of the air-cooled Porsche 911, on behalf of its clients. With a formation of some of the most important automotive performance brands, Singer has pursued light weight, high performance, and extraordinary execution to delight owners and enthusiasts. Restorations representing the results of the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study are moving through final assembly and anticipated to be in their owners’ hands in the coming months.
“What a fantastic* experience! The towering team of talented heroes we managed to assemble for the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study has produced an astonishing result – the car is simple extraordinary.” noted Dickinson.
He added, “I am so happy for our commissioning clients – we will be repaying their immense patience and trust with a truly remarkable machine.”
Dickinson was joined at Bicester by Singer’s Head of UK Operations, Dave Embling; Head of Dynamic Development, Marino Franchitti; Chief Engineer Paul Eastman; Head of Engine Development John Magee; Head of Electrical System, Adam Lister.
Mazen Fawaz, CEO of Singer Group, Inc. explains – “The last year has been unlike any other and has presented incredible challenges for a growing automotive company employing teams on both sides of the Atlantic. We’ve risen to every one of them.
We’ve seen a record 12 months for new orders for our restoration services, despite the absence of the usual events calendar. We reopened our operations in both California and the UK after the enforced shut-downs of COVID-19 and grew our team size from 120 to 150 across the US and UK. We’ve kept cars moving through the restoration process, despite the shutdown of the global supply chain. We’ve adapted our working practices to the pandemic world and cars will continue to be completed and presented to their owners.
To achieve all this and maintain our extreme quality standards has taken an incredible team effort. To see the cars being completed, hear them running and feel how special they are to drive means everything to us. I would like to say thank you to every one of our clients. They have supported and encouraged us every step of the way.”
(*fantastic was not the exact word Rob used but it does share appropriate letters.)
Singer Background
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.
Singer Quick Highlights
2009 – Singer Vehicle Design launched – first Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer presented during Monterey Car Week
2014 – First AWD restoration completed
2015 – First Targa restoration completed
2017 – Singer Reimagined watch company launched in Geneva, Switzerland
2019 – TUV certification completed for European markets
2020 – Global Partner Network expands to Germany
2021 – Global Partner Network expands to Taiwan and Japan
Dynamics & Lightweighting Study
The Dynamics & Lightweighting Study originated with a request from Singer’s clients to further evolve restoration services for owners of the air-cooled 911. No more than 75 cars will be restored in the UK, each as a bespoke commission for its owner. The starting point is a Type 964 Porsche 911.
In cooperation with Williams Advanced Engineering, Formula 1 technology allowed the development of aero-optimized carbon fibre bodywork, an extensive lightweighting program and a unique, 4.0L naturally aspirated, 4-valves per cylinder, air-cooled, flat six, developing 500 hp at 9000 rpm. A formation of additional technical partners included: Bosch, Michelin, Brembo, Hewland and BBS Motorsports. High levels of personalization are available for both exterior and interior, allowing each owner to pursue their personal vision.
About Singer Group, Inc.
Singer Group, Inc. (Singer) restores and reimagines 1989 to 1994 Porsche 911s, based on the 964 chassis for its clients. Singer does not manufacture or sell automobiles. Singer’s Global Partner Network represents the brand across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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 and 911® 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.
Dubbed the ‘AllRad,’ the Newest Emory Outlaw Pairs a 356 Coupe Body with a 911 All-Wheel Drivetrain to Create Most Capable 356 Ever Made
[source: Emory Motorsports]
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — Recognized for building iconic 356 Outlaws® for the last three decades, the Emory family’s automotive legacy began in 1948 when Rod Emory’s grandfather, Neil Emory, founded Valley Custom Shop in Burbank, CA. Located just a few miles from where Emory Motorsports currently creates its stunning Porsche creations, Neil earned a reputation for sleek, stately, European-esque channeled and sectioned coachwork on the American cars of the day. It’s in that same refined spirit that Emory Motorsports presents the effortlessly cool 356 C4S, a stout AWD build with a novel mix of 356 and 911 technology. The result is a truly one-of-a-kind ride, pairing 911 performance with the quintessential 356 Emory Motorsports aesthetic.
“Our build philosophy has always been to bring the best of certain eras together in our cars,” comments Emory Motorsports Co-Founder Rod Emory. “The Emory 356 C4S is really the first ‘RS’ that we’ve built, while being the world’s first AWD 356. Our goal was to create a special Porsche that never existed, but should have. The end result is that the 356 C4S really presents the highest performance level possible in a 356. The car’s owner was so pleased with the car he calls it his ‘AllRad 356.’”
Commissioned by a discerning client who wanted to drive the Emory 356 C4S to East Coast ski areas in the winter, the decision was made to artfully combine a 1964 Porsche 356C body with an all-wheel-drive 1990 911 (964) C4 chassis. The meticulous four-year build began by laser-scanning the 1964 body and the 1990 chassis. Points of intersection were analyzed in the CAD environment with decisions about how to marry the two made in the virtual and real-world spaces.
Emory Motorsports’ goal was to retain all of the original suspension pick-up points from the 911, but two challenges existed: the differences in wheelbase and rear track from the two Porsche platforms separated by 26 years. The decision was made to retain the 356’s wheelbase, which required shortening the 911’s center tunnel. The 356’s steel body was then subtly widened to match the 911’s rear track. Adjustable KW coil-over shocks mate perfectly to the 911’s architecture and provide optimal ride quality and control.
For the powertrain, Emory Motorsports retained the C4’s G64 5-speed AWD manual gear box. The driveline now incorporates a rally-style differential bias with independent front-to-rear and side-to-side manual torque control. The disc brakes are standard 964-issue with plenty of stopping power. The custom 16×7 black powder-coated wheels are pure Emory Motorsports ingenuity, inspired by wheel designs from different eras.205/60R16 Pirelli Ice Zeros give superior all-weather grip.
The 356 C4S is powered by the proprietary Emory-Rothsport “Outlaw-4” engine. Rod Emory and renowned engine builder Jeff Gamroth of Rothsport Racing collaborated over the better part of a decade to create an original four-cylinder cast-aluminum block, based on a dry-sump engine design. The new engine incorporates the best features of three distinct iterations of the 911 powerplant. Custom billet cam housings, camshafts, and crankshafts are designed to work with OE Porsche engine components.
Dual Weber 48 IDA carburetors feed this twin-plug engine, rated at 200 horsepower. This 2.4-liter Outlaw-4 employs a crank-fire ignition, and full-flow lubrication with remote filter and cooler. Exhaust flows through custom headers and a stainless-steel muffler.
The carefully tailored bodywork includes a widened rear section, a flattened hood with its handle deleted, a louvered deck lid, and body-colored rally lights. A competition fuel filler leads to an 18-gallon GT FuelSafe fuel cell. Yellow headlight lenses and a Ray Dot mirror round out the distinctive exterior features of this build. Body color is Graphite Blue Metallic (graphitblaumetallic; metallic uni; M5G / A7; Porsche) an OE 2016 Porsche color.
Careful observers will note the car’s titanium roof rack. Per the client’s request, the rack was conceived in CADto accommodate carrying bikes, skis, or other gear on road trips. The one-off drip-rail clamps were 3-D printed in chemically pure titanium, then welded to the custom-fabricated rack by the car’s owner. His fabrication skills extend from his titanium bicycle manufacturing (Independent Fabrication, https://ifbikes.com).
On the inside, Emory Motorsports injected Porsche racing inspiration. The RS-style driver’s seat provides functional contrast to the Speedster-style passenger seat. The interior is elegantly rendered in green leather, and occupants are held fast by 4-point competition harnesses. A removable roll cage provides additional safety for spirited driving conditions.
Other interior details include green square-weave carpet with rubber floor mats. Tactile interfaces include a MOMO Heritage steering wheel, a 911 shifter with Outlaw shift knob, and a Tilton pedal assembly. Total curb weight for this rally-inspired package is 2,150 pounds. For more information on custom Porsche 356 Emory Outlaws and Emory Specials, please visit EmoryMotorsports.com.
About Emory Motorsports
Founded in 1996 by Amy and Rod Emory, Emory Motorsports initially provided turnkey prep, repair and logistics for vintage Porsche racers. Simultaneously doing custom street-car builds, the company quicklybecame recognized as one of the world’s leading Porsche 356 customization and works car restoration resources.
Rod Emory’s automotive roots date to 1948, when his grandfather Neil Emory founded Valley Custom Shop. An innovator in body sectioning and channeling, Neil Emory created the bodywork for the infamous land-speed record-holding SoCal Streamliner. Rod’s dad, Gary, created the first Baja Bug while working as parts manager at Chick Iverson Porsche in the 1960s. He later founded Parts Obsolete and became the go-to source for hard-to-find OEM Porsche parts.
Rod acquired his grandfather’s sheet metal skills and echoed his dad’s enthusiasm for design, applying his unique skill set to the Porsche 356 and early 911 models. Purists initially labeled the Emorys as ‘outlaws’ when they attempted to enter shows in the 1990s with subtly customized cars that retained their Porsche DNA, but combined OE parts in unique ways. The Emorys happily championed the Porsche ‘outlaw’ movement, going so far as to create and protect the widely recognized “356 Outlaws®” brand. Since then, Emory Motorsports has created some of the most stunning Porsche 356s ever built. The company also meticulously restored what is now regarded as the most historically significant Porsche ever, the 356/2 SL “Gmund” that took a class victory at the 1951 24 Hours of Le Mans – Porsche’s first victory in international competition.
