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Latest 911 restomod is a fresh take on the wide-bodied, naturally aspirated Carrera from the 1980s

Porsche 911 restomod specialist Singer has revealed a new take on the long-running sports car inspired by the wide-bodied, naturally aspirated Carrera model from the 1980s.

Although conceived as the ultimate version of the naturally aspirated G-Series 911 (built from 1973 to 1989), it is actually based on the later 964 generation (1989 to 1994).

The chassis is restored and then strengthened in a process developed with Red Bull Technologies, the engineering consultancy spun off from the UK-based Formula 1 team.

This uses various composite and steel panels to reinforce key weak points in the 964’s monocoque structure, which are claimed to improve handling, braking and refinement.

The 964’s flat-six engine, meanwhile, has been reworked by Cosworth. Chief among the changes is an increase in displacement from the regular 3.6 litres up to 4.0 litres. It is then fitted with variable valve timing to improve drivability at low speeds; four-valve, water-cooled cylinder heads; and a new titanium exhaust system.

The changes allow the engine to send 420bhp through the rear wheels, revving past 8000rpm in the process.

It is then fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox whose ratios are said to “encourage drivers to explore that [rev] range”. This can be fitted with a raised gear selector and an exposed shift linkage, should buyers so choose.

The suspension set-up is upgraded with four-way dampers, which can be adjusted electronically from inside the cockpit. 

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe by Singer interior

There are five modes for the traction control (Road, Sport, Track, Weather and Off) to suit various different conditions, and a nose lifter is fitted to help with negotiating speed bumps and steep inclines.

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Carbon-ceramic brakes can be had as an optional extra.

The new carbonfibre bodywork draws on the Super Sport Equipment pack that was offered on the Carrera in period but adds new cues, such as pop-up auxiliary lights.

Buyers can choose from a fixed whale tail or an active spoiler that raises from the rear deck at speed, for greater stability.

Inside, the car is fitted with new bucket seats and “discrete” technology, such as a small sat-nav screen mounted on the dashboard. 

Singer has yet to disclose prices but said it will take only 100 commissions for the car, which is officially named the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer.

Prices for a donor 964-generation 911 start at around £30,000.

The previous Singer DLS was widely reported to cost more than $2 million (£1.5m).

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Pierre 2 May 2025

Everything except the spots is gorgeous.And I bet it'll be beautiful to drive, too.Just need to bankrupt a couple of casinos in order to afford one. But it's one car that'd be worth the price, I reckon.

Arthur Sleep 2 May 2025

God, that's gorgeous.

Unfortunately, I'm not a vet or a dentist, so haven't the funds.

NickS 2 May 2025

Amazing, and their detail and quality are just on another level.

Now, having said that, I can help by getting fed up with restomods. First, there aren't many 964s in the world, and soon they will all be restomoded. Second, if you want an old car experience, then drive it as it was, maybe update the starter motor and the brake,s but don't change it to something it never was. 

Will86 2 May 2025

As beautifully designed and built as this is (ignoring the spotlights), I don't really see this as a restomod. It's too far removed from the original. Perhaps that's why Singer call it a reimagination.