Japanese Debut of Singer Commission

Highlights

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer visits Japan for the first time.
The car is presented at Cornes Day, the annual automotive celebration held by Cornes Group, Singer’s Global Partner Network representative in Japan.
Singer’s latest services incorporate a state-of-the-art, 420HP, naturally aspirated flat six, restored and developed by Singer with engineering from Cosworth.
Inspired by the rare wide-body variant of the 911 Carrera from the 1980s, and focused on captivating, high-performance sports driving.
Reborn flat six, based on the Type 964’s engine, with 4.0L capacity, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, water-cooled cylinder heads, air-cooled cylinders, and an electrically powered fan.
Restored around the original Type 964 monocoque, with chassis strengthening developed in consultation with Red Bull Advanced Technologies.
Latest generation ABS, traction control, and electronic stability control, developed with Bosch, combined with selectable drive modes, a manual six-speed gearbox, and rear-wheel drive.
Four-way, remotely adjustable dampers with electronic damping control for precise sports handling.
Examples of Singer’s other restoration services are attending, with Classic and DLS restorations also featured.

The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer represents the latest services from Singer, the California-based luxury specialist that restores and reimagines classic Porsche 911s in collaboration with their owners. Cornes Day is an annual celebration of automotive culture, organized by Cornes Group, and for 2025 is being held at the iconic Fuji Speedway on October 19, 2025. The event will include both static displays and dynamic displays on the famous racetrack.

Rob Dickinson – Founder, Executive Chairman, and Creative Director

“In the 1980’s you could order a new 911 Carrera with the pumped-up bodywork of the Turbo but powered by the company’s latest, naturally aspirated flat six. It became known as the Carrera with Super Sport Equipment. Our services reference this car and celebrate the era with a vision for an ultimate, naturally aspirated, G model 911, reimagined for the twenty-first century.

At its heart is a remarkable flat-six, combining our learnings from the last fifteen years with variable valve timing. The 911 has an incredible following in Japan, so we’re excited to be showing a Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer to enthusiasts here for the first time, and to be back with our friends at Cornes Group, who do such a wonderful job of supporting owners here.”

Seigo Hayashi, President, Cornes Group:

We are thrilled to welcome the all-new Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer to Japan, where it will be revealed during our press conference and panel discussion (October 19th at the Fuji Speedway at 10:00 am), including Rob Dickinson, Singer’s Founder and Executive Chairman; Marino Franchitti, Singer Chief Test Driver; and Shiro Nakamura, former Design Chief for Nissan. Japan will be the 3rd world launch for Singer’s Carrera Coupe services, following a UK and US debut earlier this summer at both the Goodwood Festival of Speed and THE QUAIL, during Monterey Car Week.

About the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer

The restoration process

The process begins when the owner of a Porsche 911 (Type 964) sends their car to Singer with the request to carry out a personalized restoration. Originally manufactured by Porsche more than thirty years ago, these sports cars have been on the road ever since, covering thousands of miles in the hands of many drivers.

The first step of the restoration involves the owner’s car being carefully disassembled. The interior is removed, as is the exterior bodywork and all mechanical components, until the steel monocoque (chassis) is revealed. The chassis is painstakingly assessed, cleaned, and prepared so that it is in optimal condition for the following stages of restoration. During this phase, chassis strengthening, developed in consultation with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, is applied to enhance the rigidity of the original Type 964 monocoque.

Leather working

The car displayed at Cornes Day features a remarkable leatherworking technique. The interiors have been specified with stitched and burnished leather seams – achieved through a long and precise hand-applied, edge sanding and painting technique, requiring 400 hours to complete for each car. This stitch style is derived from the world of luxury leather goods and highlights Singer’s mastery of leatherworking techniques. The car being shown at Cornes Day is presented in Celeste Passalacqua and combines the stitched and burnished leather seams with velvet corduroy cloth in Mars Pink.

Engine and transmission

The engine in a 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer draws on long experience with the 911 and learnings from the DLS program, where the company’s first four-valve cylinder head was born. This expertise allows Singer to continue exploring the performance potential of the Type 964’s iconic flat-six, on behalf of its clients, through a continuous process of careful optimization and the development of a revised four-valve cylinder head. Singer has jointly developed the execution of this engine with Cosworth, who has deployed their unparalleled experience, specifically in the areas of variable valve timing, combustion chamber design, and intake and exhaust path.

The engine represents multiple firsts. It is the first engine restored for a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer to feature variable valve timing, optimizing drivability at low speeds and power at high revs. It is also the first naturally aspirated engine restored by Singer to use water-cooled cylinder heads combined with air-cooled cylinders, and an electrically powered fan, utilizing learnings from the DLS Turbo program.

Together, these features help the 4.0L flat-six to develop 420HP and broaden the torque delivery across a broader range of engine speeds, while enabling owners in a growing range of countries to restore their cars through Singer’s services.

The engine will rev to over 8000 rpm and, to encourage drivers to explore that range, an optimized, six-speed, manual gearbox can be specified, sending power to the rear wheels. A raised gear shifter may be specified with an exposed shift mechanism, underlining the engineering craftsmanship. A newly developed titanium exhaust system provides free breathing for the flat-six and its famous soundtrack.

Says Dickinson:

“Porsche offered the option of a wide-bodied, naturally aspirated G model 911 Carrera for drivers in the 1980s. The Super Sport Equipment package was intended for what Porsche described as ‘the connoisseur of high performance’, incorporating uprated brakes and suspension along with its purposeful appearance. If you wanted a whale tail, you could have one; if you didn’t, that was possible too. We’ve used this as inspiration for our latest services and as a home for this special engine. Hans Mezger’s masterpiece – restored, reimagined and reborn – is at the heart of the car.”

Chassis

On behalf of the owners, Singer joined forces with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the high-performance engineering arm of Red Bull Technology Group, to increase the strength and torsional rigidity of the original 964 chassis through the restoration process.

Red Bull Advanced Technologies assessed the 964 chassis using their world-class capabilities in simulation and structural analysis. Their work led to the development of a chassis strengthening system, using composite and steel reinforcement, applied to the 964 monocoque at the beginning of the restoration process.

The original Type 964 monocoque remains at the heart of the car, augmented with this strengthening to provide an optimized foundation for each subsequent stage of the restoration, with increased rigidity benefitting handling, braking, and overall refinement.

Heritage

Singer’s experience with carbon fibre enables careful balancing of iconic DNA with cutting-edge engineering and material science. While inspired by the G model cars of the 1980s, the bodywork is reimagined for aesthetic and functional performance. The use of carbon fibre allows reduced mass and enhanced stiffness, further sharpening dynamic responses in the manner that Singer’s clients have come to expect.

Inspired by the Super Sport Equipment available in period, the carbon fiber body accommodates wide front and rear bodywork. A deep front spoiler optimizes cooling and airflow at the front of the car, while intakes in the leading edges of the rear fenders direct cooling air to the engine compartment.

The 911 Carrera could be specified in period with or without the famous whale tail rear wing, and Singer’s restoration services allow today’s drivers the same choice. A fixed wing or speed-activated wing manages airflow over the rear of the car for stability at speed. High-performance auxiliary driving lights may also be specified, rising from the front hood when activated and folding down flush when not in use.

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Ground control

In common with the 911 Carrera cars in period, the dynamic performance of the engine is enhanced with a sophisticated approach to suspension, brakes, wheels and tires, enabling drivers to cover ground rapidly, where the conditions allow. Suspension developed for Singer’s turbocharged services provides the foundation for compliant, sporting handling. New, four-way adjustable dampers with electronic damping control can be adjusted from the driver’s seat and incorporate a nose lift system. Carbon ceramic brakes developed through the DLS services may be specified, sitting behind 18” centre-lock wheels, providing deep reserves of stopping power.

Tire technology has developed dramatically since the end of the twentieth century, and the use of the latest Michelin Pilot Sport tires allows the restored car to transmit its power effectively to the road. The driver may select from five drive modes (Road, Sport, Track, Off, and Weather) to adjust the levels of intervention from the traction control and electronic stability control, depending on the road conditions and their own capabilities.

Driver-focused interior

Singer’s restoration and modification services enable owners to personalize the interior presentation of their car according to their personal preferences, through bespoke paint, leather, and material finishes. Lightweight sports or track seats may be requested, providing the perfect driving position in combination with the raised gear shifter mechanism.

In front of the driver, the familiar 911 instrument layout is reimagined, with hand-built gauges bringing high-watchmaking standards into the cabin. Singer’s mastery of traditional leatherworking techniques allows owners to request stitched and burnished leather seams throughout the cabin for the first time. Technology is incorporated with restraint, allowing for discrete navigation and phone connectivity.

Personalization

As with every Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer, the car featured in this press release has been personalized by its owner, according to their individual requirements.

Specification overview – as inspiration for an owner with a touring focus:

Type 964 chassis

Lightweight carbon fibre bodywork in Celeste Passalacqua with speed-activated rear wing
4.0L, four-valves per cylinder, naturally aspirated flat-six with variable valve timing
Six-speed manual transmission
Rear-wheel drive
Carbon-ceramic braking system
18” center-lock wheels in white
Interior presented in Mars Pink with stitched and burnished leather seams
Sports seats with velvet corduroy centers
Air-conditioning, navigation and Car Play connectivity
For ultimate freedom of choice, the owner may specify both sets of front and rear bodywork, with a bespoke flight case, allowing their car’s configuration to be changed as required.

Price and availability

Each restoration is unique. Every owner shares their personal preferences and requirements for bespoke engineering as part of the process of working with Singer to personalize their own 911. Prices for Singer’s restoration services are dependent on the specification requested by each car’s owner. The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer will be limited to just 100 commissions.

Customer experience

Singer’s clientèle includes the most discerning and sophisticated drivers in the world. They are supported through the specification, restoration, and ownership experience by a world-class team of experts at Singer. In a growing number of markets around the world, local support is available to owners through the company’s Global Partner Network (GPN), incorporating some of the most experienced automotive specialists in the world. GPN support is available in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australasia.