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Bloomberg
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Bloomberg Hot Pursuit!: Singer Vehicle Design Founder
Singer Vehicle Design founder Rob Dickinson joins the podcast. Plus, Matt falls in love with the Chevy Blazer EV.
Forbes
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Singer Vehicle Design Debuts Reimagined Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe
Fifteen years ago, former rock star Rob Dickinson launched Singer Vehicle Design to fulfill his dream of modifying a specific era of Porsche models in his image of perfection. Now the Executive Chairman and Creative Director of Singer, Dickinson and his talented team has launched a gorgeous reimagined Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, and it's as stunning as the rest of Singer's projects. In the 1980's, one could order a new 911 Carrera with the bodywork of the Turbo but powered by the company's naturally aspirated flat six, Dickinson explains, and that became known as the Carrera with Super Sport Equipment. Singer built this restoration to celebrate that era with a modernized version of the a naturally aspirated G model 911. The G model Porsche 911 was manufactured between 1974 and 1989 and was the first generation to include both naturally aspirated and turbocharged cars. 'At its heart is a remarkable flat-six, bringing together our learnings from the last fifteen years, and adding variable valve timing for the first time,' Dickinson says. Singer allows owners to personalize their car's interiors according to their personal preferences. The customer chooses the materials and the paint, along with the type of seats they want. Stitched, burnished leather is expertly integrated into a comfortable cabin, and technology is wielded with a light touch to avoid going too far beyond the aesthetic. Even the dashboard is reimagined, and Singer integrates its luxury watchmaking experience into its designs. Typically, an owner of a Porsche 911 (Type 964) sends their car to Singer for custom restoration. Porsche built the cars more than 30 years ago, and like any classic car they require a gentle and precise touch. First, the car is disassembled lovingly, as the bodywork, mechanical components, and interior are all removed. Once the 911 is down to the chassis, Singer examines it carefully and readies it for its makeover. Working with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the high-performance engineering arm of Red Bull Racing Group, Singer strengthens the chassis of the Type 964 monocoque. Then the team gets to work reassembling it in Dickinson's – and the customer's – master vision. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer Singer The 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer starts with the Type 964's 4.0-liter flat-six engine and the team works with Cosworth to perfect the variable valve timing, combustion chamber design and intake and exhaust path for each customer. For this project, the engine is the first naturally aspirated engine that employs water-cooled cylinder heads combined with air-cooled cylinders. All in, the 911 develops 420 hp and the engine revs to 8,000 rpm+. Per the customer's preference, a six-speed manual gearbox driving power to the rear wheels is an option, along with an exposed shift mechanism. This dragon breaths fire through its titanium exhaust system for a symphony that is uniquely sonorous. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer Singer Typically, Singer projects start at $875,000 and up. Only 100 examples of the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer will be built with or without the iconic Singer whale tail rear wing, and will become collector items meant to be seen, felt, and heard.
Bloomberg
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Porsche 911 Big Hit for Singer, Rock Star
British musician turned auto entrepreneur Rob Dickinson and Raj Nair take Open Interest inside their company, a niche automaker best described as 'Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer.' (Source: Bloomberg)
