The latest work of art from the Singer masters is pure poetry for lovers of the most exquisite resto-mods: a spectacular reinterpretation of the legendary 1977 934/5, a racing variant of the precious 911 Turbo, Porsche's rear-engined wunderkind.
Baptized as 'Singer Turbo DLS', it has more than 700 CVs under the hood and is available for both road and circuit.
Perfection made restomod
When you thought that the spectacular Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS), the brutal All-Terrain Competition Study, or the most recent Turbo Study could not be surpassed, Singer Vehicle Design once again demonstrates that it continues to be the benchmark against which other ateliers and motor workshops specialists in restomods.
Ever since Rob Dickinson (a true Porsche fan and former leader of the 90s British band 'Catherine Wheel') founded the restoration house that pays homage to the famous Porsche engineer, the illustrious Norbert Singer, his motto has always been to expand the limits of the 964 while remaining faithful to its DNA and its aesthetics. This time it was not going to be different.
In both its road version (shown in 'Moet Black') and track version (in striking 'Blood Orange') the heart of the Singer DLS Turbo is the same: the rabid original engine rebuilt from scratch with the additive of high-performance components such as electric dump valves, air-to-water intercooler, and a horizontally mounted electric fan.
The result is a unique flat-block 3.8-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, which with over 700bhp is capable of reaching 9,000rpm.
Options include a track-oriented suspension with remote adjustment and a variety of wheel and tire options to suit different use cases. In any case, the brakes are carbon-ceramic.
Both variants of the DLS Turbo have clear visual references to the racing 934/5 to which they intend to pay homage, although logically in the street version the final design is more subtle than in the circuit variant, more focused on aerodynamics.
In this regard, the spoiler and diffuser with an impressive side-exit exhaust are particularly striking.
The creation of each DLS Turbo begins with the complete disassembly of the chassis of a customer-owned Porsche 964. After thorough cleaning and preparation, a new modified bodywork is manufactured primarily in carbon fiber, bringing benefits compared to the car's original panels in both weight and stiffness.
Every part made by Singer for this Porsche 934/5-inspired car has undergone extensive testing to ensure that it works correctly. As is the Singer tradition, the gloriously restored interior is done to each client's specifications.
"I was 12 years old when a friend of my father's showed us his Super 8 film of 'The 6 Hours of Watkins Glen' from 1977. I can still remember the excitement I felt as the Porsche 911 was transformed with impossibly widening hips, huge air intakes, and a gigantic dual-plane rear wing. Ever since Singer started, I've wanted to go back to that moment, collaborate with our customers and celebrate that car – the 934/5,” says Rob Dickinson.
Thus, the DLS Turbo is his peculiar vision of the classic 1977 Porsche 934/5, a racing variant of the 911 Turbo that was assembled from the chassis and engine of the previous 934, and carried the wheels, tires, and the wild spoiler rear of the 935.
If the Stuttgart road sports cars are still considered among the best ever built, classic Porsche racing cars are coveted treasures for collectors that command a unique mix of respect and attraction. With this DLS Turbo, Singer aims to deliver those same thrills in an exquisitely restored package.
At the moment, the price and availability of the two variants of the DLS Turbo have not been revealed, but, as expected, the final cost will depend to a large extent on the level of customization of each owner plus what the “donor” unit costs.
In any case, each DLS Turbo will be exorbitantly priced, commensurate with the level of perfection of Singer's work
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