What can you do to improve perfection? This is how it looks.
Perfection is an overused term, a concept that doesn’t exist… Or does it? Californian Porsche skunkworks Singer wants to disagree.
We got to see the new Porsche 911 at Singer’s weekend unveiling. The Williams Advanced Engineering, an offshoot of Formula 1’s once-profitable Formula 1 team, developed the car and it was shown at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It also completed runs on the famed hill climb course.
The latest edition of the greatest car ever built (writer’s opinions) is based again on the early ’90s 964 generation 911 but unlike a 964 this Frankenstein’s monster car will set you back about $1.8million.
With a price tag such as that, you are not getting a used car with a newly-trimmed interior. Singer-Williams has created what it considers the best air-cooled engine in the world. Rejoice! The unit produces 500 horsepower at a staggering 9,000 rpm. Hans Mezger was also involved in the development of the car, as well as pro-racer Marino Franchitti, Chris Harris, and Porsche engines.
It has also been on a diet. This is why it’s called the DLS (or Dynamics and Lightweight Study, to you and me). There’s no pig-iron or granite left from making cars 25 years ago. Instead, there is a mixture of carbon, magnesium and titanium. The car’s total weight is 990 kg (2,182 lb).
Aerodynamics were also improved. The ducktail spoiler that was on the original car wasn’t necessary. Singer’s cleverness has made it work, and it works great on the DLS. The car also has a new front profile to eliminate the front axle lift and air vents.
We’ve spoken enough about engines, carbon, money, and ducks. The only reason you are here is to hear what this piece of art sounds like. The Singer DLS in all its glory at Goodwood