Singer, who worked with Williams’ engineering team on the 911 project, transformed it into a completely modern machine.
The stunning attention to detail that Singer Vehicle Design puts into restorations of air-cooled Porsche 911s makes them some of the most remarkable machines in the world. The classic coupes are now enhanced with cutting-edge technology thanks to Williams Advanced Engineering. This machine is the first to receive these improvements. It features an Absinthe Green exterior and Blood Orange leather in the cabin.
Scott Blattner, the owner of his 1990 Porsche 911 brought it to Singer to ask for a weight reduction and performance boost. Singer took the challenge seriously and started working with Williams Advanced Engineering to develop a solution. Singer created a new 911, which weighs in at 2,180 pounds (990 kg) and packs a 500-horsepower (372kilowatts flat-six engine that can rev to more than 9,000 rpm.
Singer founder Rob Dickinson stated that the combination of services was created after a long and difficult effort.
Williams applied modern aerodynamic analysis to the 911 classic, which resulted in a smoother car. For weight reduction, the team strategically used magnesium, titanium and carbon fiber. The suspension is lighter and has a better geometry. It also allows for more adjustment than the stock setup.
Singer also worked with other suppliers in order to source the best parts for these lightweight 911 restorations. BBS provided 18-inch forged magnesium wheels and Michelin fitted them with Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Brembo monobloc brake calipers and carbon composite wheels are used for the job. Hewland also offers a six-speed, magnesium-powered manual gearbox.
Singer assembled an all-star team of experts to ensure that Singer’s lightweight 911 restorations produced the most enjoyable driving machine possible. Racing driver Marino Franchitti, as well as Chris Harris, consulted on the best way to improve the driving experience of this coupe.
Singer will be performing these light restorations at the Williams campus in Oxfordshire. Singer will not work in the current shop in California. Singer will accept commissions for the reimagined 911s, but it will only do 75 units. Singer says that a client can specify the coupe as “tripped naked for dynamic savagery or dressed for intercontinental tour” or somewhere in between.