Restomod Royalty
When it comes to restomods or restorations, Singer Vehicle Designs quickly became one of the most famous names in the business. Ever since its first few 911 Singer models hit the market, everyone wanted one (including this author).
Since then, several other 911 specialists have introduced their own versions, but Singers are still widely regarded as the King of the niche segment. Now, a new model is already making waves, in true Singer fashion. Meet the Singer 911 Cabriolet.
Drop Top Gorgeous
Singer’s calling card has always been restomods of the 964-generation 911, using it as the canvas for the striking creations. The latest 964 reimagination by Singer is relatively tame compared to the others, merely chopping off the roof of a 964, making it a Cabriolet (convertible). While this may sound like a loss in terms of outright handling performance, the fact is that drop-top 911s are highly sought after.
First, this Singer 964 looks on-brand, featuring the iconic widebody stance Singers are known for. It would be wrong to assume that they are purely aesthetic, though. Singer always emphasizes keeping its creations up to date with modern standards. Also, since they are reimaginations or restomods, the cars usually showcased are already customer-commissioned.
The body is carbon fiber and inspired by the wide turbo body style of the ’80s. Its roof is canvas, making it very period-correct, though it is reinforced due to the removal of the roof. In homage to the turbo, it also comes with the whale tail spoiler. It looks elegant and aggressive; it blends both elements seamlessly. Another reimagination does away with the whale tail and includes a speed-activated rear spoiler. In terms of creature comforts, the convertible includes a front nose lift system and Apple CarPlay.
Modern Flat-Six Power Comes Exclusively
Powering the Singer 964 Cabriolet is a 4.0-liter flat-six that delivers 420 horsepower. A first for the tuning firm is the inclusion of variable valve timing, coupled with water-cooled heads and air-cooled cylinders. Its transmission is a 6-speed manual, and the entire powertrain was engineered by the legendary engine engineers at Cosworth.
All of this Singer goodness, of course, comes with the benefit of not just bespoke engineering, but also exclusivity. Singer projects don’t come with advertised costs, given the bespoke nature of the build, but we can assume the price is high for the very limited 75-unit production run. Rest assured, the (very) lucky few who will get their hands on one are in for one of the most exquisite driving experiences of a lifetime.
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