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The 964 Carrera RS (Standard) was introduced by Porsche for model year 1992 specifically for the European market as a lightweight, high performance version of the 964 Carrera 2. It featured a revised version of the standard 3.6 liter engine, titled M64/03 internally, with an increased power output of 260 bhp (194 kW; 264 PS). The RS does not look much different from the other 911 models of the period but its weight is reduced and power increased. True to its racing spirit, the Carrera RS featured bucket seats and thinner materials, but lacked power windows, air conditioning, air bags, and other creature comforts.
Background Singer Vehicle Design, founded in 2009 by musician and car enthusiast Rob Dickinson, has redefined the concept of automotive restoration. Based in California, Singer specializes in the meticulous restoration and modification of Porsche 911s, particularly the 964 generation (1989–1994). Their philosophy—“Restored, Reimagined, Reborn”—captures the essence of their mission: to...
Lifestyle Experience x Reveal Show The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, originated in 2003 as part of Monterey Car Week in California. Located at Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel Valley, the event was founded by Gordon McCall and Peninsula Signature Events to provide an exclusive, intimate setting for automotive...
Highlights One of 75 examples created by Singer Vehicle Design 4.0L, naturally aspirated 500HP, 9,000rpm air-cooled flat six engine developed by Williams Advanced Engineering Approximately only 2,200lbs due to extensive carbon fiber, magnesium, and titanium components Extensive motorsport engineering by Williams Advanced Engineering, including front and rear suspension, Brembo carbon...
The unique restoration of this 1992 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 Coupe was exclusively commissioned to Olsen Motorsports, who carried out the project at their facility in Chicago dedicated to creating and restoring exceptional vehicles. To begin, the chassis underwent a complete strip-down process, followed by chemical stripping and modification, including...
Singer Vehicle Design – Queenstown Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Queenstown Commission. The Queenstown Commission is powered by a 3.8L, naturally aspirated, air-cooled flat-six. A ceramic plenum finish is specified along with a 5-speed manual transmission, optimized by Singer for shift weight and feel. Fully adjustable...
Singer Vehicle Design, based in Los Angeles, was established in 2009 by Rob Dickinson, former lead singer of Catherine Wheel. The company specializes in high-performance customizations of 964-series Porsche 911s. Each vehicle undergoes a meticulous restoration, where it’s stripped to its steel frame, reinforced, and fitted with lightweight carbon-fiber panels,...
The 964 Turbo was introduced in 1990 and it featured a widened bodywork compared to the standard 964. It also had aerodynamic side mirrors and a fixed rear spoiler. This specific example of the 964 Turbo has a black metallic finish and exterior features like the fog lights, rear window...
1993 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.8 RSR
Every so often, Porsche creates a short production run of cars that celebrates the attributes of one of their special models. In 1993, the Stuttgart engineers decided to develop a race version of their 911 Type 964 Carrera RS, aptly named the Carrera RSR 3.8, and aimed it squarely at...
You can say that the 3.6-liter 964 generation Porsche 911 Turbo was indeed a special car and that still remains today. Aside from boasting superb performance, it’s aesthetically pleasing looks make it an extremely desirable piece of art that would certainly serve as a centerpiece of any car collection just...
Personally, I just love the Porsche 930 Turbo, especially the 3.3-Liter version made between 1978 and 1989, with nearly 19,000 units made at Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart in West Germany, it shouldn’t be a rare car, but with the last one leaving the factory doors over 30 years ago, you will understand...
Porsche Carrera rear wheel at Unstock 2022
Stock or UnStock? Southern California’s air-cooled Porsche culture is undoubtedly home to faithful enthusiasts who believe Porsche’s legendary sports car, the 911, is the ultimate canvas to build the “perfect” sports car. While too much ego in customizing can lead to an ugly duck (and bankruptcy), novel and tasteful modifications...
Clubsport Series II Restomod In 2007 Paul Stephens introduced a lightweight coupé called the Clubsport. Created from the ethos of ‘less is more’, the Clubsport was a very light formidable car capable of showing a clean pair of heels to more modern machinery on a twisty road or circuit. A decade...
Singer Vehicle Design: Porsche 911 Re-Imagined, Original Spirit – XCAR Meet Rob Dickinson, the founder of Singer Vehicle Design. This documentary follows his passion of the Porshce 911, and shows how Singer rebuild and modify the classic car. Singer performs restoration, tuning, modification and customization services on Porsche 911s owned by...
Few Porsches command as much respect as the 964-generation Carrera RS 3.8, an ultra-rare variant that embodies Porsche’s motorsport DNA. Currently available through RM Sotheby’s, this example is one of only 55 ever built, making it one of the most exclusive air-cooled 911s. The 964 generation marked a pivotal evolution...
For its inaugural venture, Sacrilege Motors meticulously refurbished and converted a Porsche 911 America Roadster to electric propulsion. This automobile is an exclusive U.S. edition of the Carrera 2 Cabriolet Turbo-look, with merely 250 in existence. Its custodian christened it Blackbird, paying homage to the stellar SR-71 Blackbird aircraft. The...
Singer Vehicle Design – Milano Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Milano Commission. First of all, this car is a Dynamics & Lightweighting Study which means it is restored by the team based at Singer’s UK center of operations. This is probably my favorite...
Singer Vehicle Design – Raffles Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Raffles Commission. The carbon-fiber bodywork is presented in Yolk Yellow with dark ghosted stripes and lettering. For this car the air-cooled, naturally aspirated flat-six is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Both the...
This 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 Coupe was originally distributed by Mizwa Porsche of Japan and came from the factory with a rare Murano Green color, sunroof delete, and a 5-speed G50 manual gearbox. A previous owner in Japan gave the car a custom RSR-style restoration which included backdated bodywork,...
Singer Vehicle Design – Auburn Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Auburn Commission. This left hand drive coupe has a fairly standard exterior and interior combination that we have seen a bunch on other Singer car, but it looks great so why mess with...
Porsche 911 (964) Technical Spec Comparison
Porsche 911 (964) Technical Specifications & Model Comparison Comparison of the C2, RS, Cup 911 964s Specs Carrera 2 USA Carrera 2 Euro RS America RS Touring Carrera Cup USA RS Lightweight RS Competition Carrera Cup Street legal yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no Mechanicals/electric Carrera 2 USA...
1992 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS
Porsche introduced the 964 Carrera RS for the 1992 model year, specifically targeting the European market as a lightweight, high-performance variant of the 964 Carrera 2. Porsche engineers prioritized minimizing the weight of the 964 RS, successfully removing nearly 300 pounds. The car featured an aluminum bonnet, lighter and thinner-gauge...
Singer Vehicle Design – Berlin Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Berlin Commission. This left hand drive coupe is a red Singer which is quite rare. Like other Classic Study cars, the Berlin is built in Singer’s California location. This car was shared with...
Akira Nakai, the renowned customizer behind RWB (Rauh-Welt Begriff) Porsches, is responsible for creating some of the world’s most iconic cars. These cars have gained immense popularity and are frequently showcased on Instagram due to their captivating and formidable appearance. The distinct combination of wide fenders and imposing wings gives...
Everrati Automotive Limited (Everrati™) has completed the build of its first Porsche 911 (964) for the U.S. market. Featuring a state-of-the-art OEM-grade electric powertrain designed and developed at its global headquarters in Oxfordshire, England, the full build of the redefined 911 (964) has been carried out to the highest standards by...
The DLS is the ultimate expression of an air-cooled Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer. Project 73 is “third to last” Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS) built by Singer and considered a more desirable late-production EVO example.  Painted in Fluid Silver with ghosted dark contrasting Porsche lettering in Earth Blue, Project...
The 964 based Speedster was the 1994 Speedster which was based on the 964 Carrera 2 platform. There are far fewer 1994 911 Speedsters in the world than the 1989 model, with production reportedly totaled only around 936 units, less than half as many as the 1989 example. Whereas the 1989 Speedster was primarily an aesthetic package, the 964 version sought a happy medium between the regular Carrera 2 and the hardcore Carrera RS. It had the same engine as the base Carrera and didn’t have the same suspension bits as the RS.
This ‘Sooner’ 911 is based on a 1990 964 Carrera 2 and has undergone significant modifications to both its appearance and performance. The car has been given a retro ‘backdate’ aesthetic, with the body shell stripped and ice blasted before being fitted with F-model steel front wings and wide body...
Everrati Automotive Limited, the leading sustainable-luxury technology company specializing in redefining and futureproofing automotive icons through the integration of cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, has just revealed its most driver-focused electrified Porsche yet – a new addition inspired by the Type 964 RSR. Respecting the original RSR 3.8 Building on...
Phil Wagenheim is a successful New York investor who also serves as CEO at Sacrilege Motors in Connecticut. During the early days of SPACs (Special-Purpose Acquisition Companies), Wagenheim achieved significant financial success. However, the Covid lockdown had him spend extensive time at home with his children. As a lifelong Porsche...
Singer Vehicle Design – Caroline Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Caroline Commission. First of all, this car is a Dynamics & Lightweighting Study which means it is restored by the team based at Singer’s UK center of operations. This is probably my favorite...
Type 964 family line-up in 1990 showing the Carrera 4 range: (from front to back) Cabriolet, Targa and Coupé From a technical perspective, the 911 Carrera Type 964 represented one of the most significant steps forward for Porsche, for many years. The new Type 964 looked like a 911 that...
Background This 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is a slick-top coupe that spent nearly a decade off the road before it was donated to its current owner, the Porsche Club of America, by a member in 2020. It is finished in Guards Red over black and beige upholstery, and power...
The Singer DLS (Dynamics and Lightweighting Study) represents the pinnacle of Porsche 911 reimagination – a breathtaking collaboration between Singer Vehicle Design and Williams Advanced Engineering, bringing Formula 1 expertise directly to one of the most iconic sports cars of all time. Based on the 964-generation 911, with only 75...
Singer Vehicle Design – Stockholm Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Stockholm Commission. It has a 4.0L, air-cooled flat-six  and is specified with velocity stacks, presented in a champagne gold finish, and is paired with a six-speed, manual transmission. The gear shift knob is...
Singer highlighted the extent of its collaboration with owners through a Family Portrait showing four Porsche 911s reimagined to reflect individual preferences for coupe, slantnose coupe, targa, and cabriolet cars. Singer Founder and Executive Chairman, Rob Dickinson speaks “The 911 Turbo was launched fifty years ago. Since then, it has...
Porsche 911 ’30 Jahre’ Anniversary (964) (1993)
In March 1993, Porsche presented the Porsche 911 anniversary model “30 years 911” at the Geneva Motor Show. Since then, the special model is also called “Jubi” for short. Under the Porsche internal code M096, there is essentially a Carrera 4 with the wide turbo body but without wings. The 964 anniversary edition could be ordered with exclusive interior design and numerous possibilities of customization. According to Porsche, the special model was limited to 911 vehicles and manufactured in the model years 1993 and 1994.
Singer Vehicle Design Inspiration – The Cars Singer Vehicle Design (SVD or Singer) restores and modifies existing Porsche® automobiles for its customers. Today’s post is all about those Singer restored cars. We keep track of as many of Singer’s commissions as possible, but we have never created a picture gallery...