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Singer Vehicle Design – Racer X Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs “Racer X”. This car is a Dynamics & Lightweighting Study which means it was worked on by the team based at Singer’s UK center of operations. It looks like it was completed in...
Singer Vehicle Design – Thing 1 Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs “Thing 1” (we’ll get to the name in a second). This car is a Dynamics & Lightweighting Study which means it is restored by the team based at Singer’s UK center of operations....
Porsche 911 cars in different colors parked outside on road
There’s hardly a brand more connected to sports cars than Porsche. To this very day, the iconic Porsche 911 remains a benchmark sports car with nothing but a few formidable competitors in the vast and ever expanding industry. While only a handful of cars came to rival it, many more...
Singer Vehicle Design Inspiration – Beautiful Seats We created this series of Singer Inspiration posts because people kept asking us to pull together all the cool images of Singer cars we had found and organize them into some kind of order. Today’s post is all about Porsche seats, and specifically...
Reviewed & edited by Rex McAfee 3-D Printed Carbon Recognized worldwide throughout the automotive industry for their 3D-printed carbon fiber designs, 1016 Industries is pleased to present the all-new carbon-fiber 992 Turbo S Aero by 9Design. Adapting features from the 992 GT3, the new Turbo S features aerodynamically optimized elements...
The ST legend The Porsche 1972 911 ST is legendary in automotive history and coveted for its exceptional performance. Under the hood was a potent air-cooled 2.5-liter flat-six engine, delivering over 200 horsepower. Its lightweight construction, reinforced suspension, and modified components made it a force to be reckoned with on...
1972 Porsche RSR 911
When the idea came up of producing a series of race cars for the mainly-amateur racers who drove such GT vehicles in the early 1970s, the factory management was skeptical as to whether it would prove to be a profitable venture. After all, the factory had been in this line...
1974 Porsche RS 3.0 Carrera
Chassis No: 911 460 9029 Engine No: 684 0053 Prod. No: 104 2302 G/box No: 716 1222 (15/1) Colour: White/Gold First delivered to: Sonauto Dealership , Paris, France Aluminum roll bar fitted First registered as: 556 ACR 75 Awaiting the start of the 1974 edition of the Tour de France...
In 1977, Porsche’s “improvised” Type 936/77 took on the full-court press of four Renaults at Le Mans. Retirements and technical troubles suggested that winning was out of the question. But neither its drivers nor Porsche number 4 believed that. Against strong opposition from Alpine-Renault and Alfa Romeo, Porsche took the...
Kremer Porsche 935 K3 – chassis #930 890 0021 The Porsche 935 was the Stuttgart manufacturer’s answer to the FIA’s Group 5 class regulations, making it eligible for the World Championship of Makes. The first Porsche car in this so-called ‘Silhouette’ series, was introduced for the start of the 1976...
Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Flachbau’ (1987) In 1986 Porsche finally offered the slantnose, called Flachbau in German, straight from the factory. The official designation in the UK was Turbo SE and it is also sometimes referred to as the flatnose. Offered as the ultimate 930 Turbo, the this model had an...
1987 Ruf 911 3.4 This race equiped gt3 was built intended for the track only. It is doubtfull we will see any of these on the road as they have already been completely sold to private teams. In Detail price $ $ 132 000 USD engine Turbo Flat 6 valvetrain...
1990 Gemballa 911 Mirage In Detail type Series Production Car price $ $ 375,000 engine Turbocharged Flat-6 valvetrain DOHC displacement 3367 cc / 205.5 in³ bore 98 mm / 3.86 in stroke 74.4 mm / 2.93 in compression 7.5:1 power 365.4 kw / 490.0 bhp @ 5900 rpm specific output...
“A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” This philosophy guides Singer’s work and epitomizes the quality of their artistry, which is evident once you lay eyes on one of their lauded restorations. Founded by Rob Dickinson in 2008, Singer Vehicle Design‘s reputation was built on the results of the original “Classic Study,”...
1990 RS 911 Turbo In Detail submitted by Richard Owen price $ $207 058 engine Turbocharged Flat-6 valvetrain SOHC displacement 3368 cc / 205.5 in³ bore 98 mm / 3.86 in stroke 74.4 mm / 2.93 in power 432.5 kw / 580.0 bhp @ 6900 rpm specific output 172.21 bhp...
1990 Strosek 911 Mega BiTurbo In Detail engine Twin Turbo Flat-6 displacement 3368 cc / 205.5 in³ power 380.3 kw / 510.0 bhp @ 6800 rpm specific output 151.43 bhp per litre bhp/weight bhp per tonne torque 540 nm / 398.3 ft lbs driven wheels Rear Engine / RWD f...
Background Perhaps no company has celebrated the heritage of the air-cooled 911 with such obsessive attention to detail as California-based Singer Vehicle Design. Founded in Los Angeles in 2009, Singer has become globally renowned for bespoke restorations of Porsche 911 sports cars—each carried out on behalf of the car’s owner....
1993 Ruf BTR 3.8 In Detail submitted by Richard Owen engine Turbocharged Inloine-6 displacement 3746 cc / 228.6 in³ bore 102 mm / 4.02 in stroke 76.4 mm / 3.01 in compression 8.5:1 power 309.5 kw / 415.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm specific output 110.78 bhp per litre bhp/weight bhp...
1995 Gemballa 911 Le Mans Biturbo In Detail engine Twin Turbo Flat-6 displacement 3746 cc / 228.6 in³ bore 102 mm / 4.02 in stroke 76.4 mm / 3.01 in compression 8.5:1 power 410.1 kw / 549.9 bhp @ 5900 rpm specific output 146.8 bhp per litre bhp/weight 423.0 bhp...
1996 Gemballa 911 GTR 600 At their London Motorcar Sale, RM Auctions sold this Gemballa Turbo. Their catalogues described the car as: “The Porsche presented here started life as a 993 Turbo, sent by its first owner to Gemballa for modifications totalling approximately £173,000. The resulting car is believed to...
1996 TechArt 911 CT3 Karbon kevar doors reduced the overall weight of this car by 30 kilos. In Detail type Professionally Tuned Car built at Germany price $ $ 90000 engine Supercharged Flat-6 displacement 3600 cc / 219.7 in³ bore 100 mm / 3.94 in stroke 76.4 mm / 3.01...
Porsche’s New Take On The Old 993 Porsche announced earlier this year that the marque’s 70th anniversary would in part, be celebrated with the release of a special ‘restomod’ car. Dubbed ‘Project Gold’, this endeavor was delegated to Porsche Classic, the company’s department in charge of restorations. The finer details...
1998 Ruf Turbo R In Detail submitted by Richard Owen price $ $160 000 engine Twin Turbo Flat-6 valvetrain DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl displacement 3600 cc / 219.7 in³ compression 8.0:1 power 365.4 kw / 490 bhp @ 5500 rpm specific output 136.11 bhp per litre bhp/weight bhp per...
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...
2000 Ruf RGT For those who missed purchasing a GT3, there is now a superior alternative – the RUF RGT with an elevated power output of 395 bhp. This normally aspirated power-plant performance is achieved through equipping the GT3 – based engine with a performance exhaust system, air filter and...
2001 Gemballa 911 GT In Detail = engine Flat-6 valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl displacement 3387 cc / 206.7 in³ bore 96 mm / 3.78 in stroke 78 mm / 3.07 in compression 11.3:1 power 223.7 kw / 300 bhp @ 6800 rpm specific output 88.57 bhp per litre...
2001 Strosek 911 Cabriolet Much like all Strosek models, this car was designed with body styling and aerodynamics in mind. Stosek does provide an option to ‘RS tune’ the engine up to 343HP. In Detail submitted by Richard Owen engine Flat-6 valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl displacement 3387 cc...
2002 Gemballa 911 GTR 650 For 2002 it looks like Porsche tuner, Uwe Gemballa, has tweaked his ulitmate creation, the GTR 600. As the name would suggest, this 996 turbo based conversion pumps out 650 horsepower! The overall package is much the same as the GTR 600, with 380mm brakes,...
2002 Gemballa GTR 750 EVO Where Porsche stops, Gemballa takes off. As a long time tuner of Porsches, Uwe Gemballa is no stranger to the Flat-6 platform. His tuning takes Porsche performance from outstanding to extreme. The example of interest is a one-of car created for a customer in Dubai....
2002 Hamann 911 Gullwing Since September 2002, Hamann now also customize the current Porsche models as well as cars from BMW, Ferrari, Mini and Range Rover. But Hamann doesn’t only offer classical tuning for engine, bodywork, chassis and interior: Hamann gives the car wings in the true sense of the...
2003 TechArt GT Street S Maximum performance combined with optimum lightweight: TechArt Automobildesign offers one of the world’s most powerful street-legal sports car with the new TechArt GT street S based on the Porsche GT2. 646 hp (475 kW), 0 to 300 km/h in 22.9 seconds only and a maximum...
2005 Gemballa 911 GT 3.8 Gemballa have recently released some details of their 997 tuning program. At first glace their GT 3.8 offers a subtle styling upgrade, one that we feel works well with the 997 design language and isn’t as garish as previous Gemballas. To achieve this look, Gemballa...
2009 Gemballa Avalanche Roadster GTR 650 EVO-RS As unique car, the EVO-RS is Gemballa’s most potent looking roadster. Based off the Porsche Turbo, it uses Gemballa’s turbocharger, exhaust and intake to produce 650 bhp. The body gets an extreme makeover inclusing the rear wing usually reserved for the coupes. –...
2010 Porsche 911 Speedster Wallpaper Collection We have curated the ultimate collection of the best 2010 Porsche 911 Speedster Wallpapers and HD backgrounds for you to enjoy. Our team focused on finding the top 2010 Porsche 911 Speedster Wallpapers only to keep the quality high. These 2010 Porsche 911 Speedster...
2012 Gemballa GT Cabriolet The new 991 Carrera Cabriolet is the latest “air-cooled” 911 to stir the Porsche driver’s emotions with its familiar flat-six soundtrack. Now, the new GEMBALLA GT appearance package compliments the al fresco experience by taking the Cabriolet’s eye appeal to the next level. The heart of...
2012 Gemballa GT Coupé The legendary Porsche 911 spirit is alive and well in the new 991 Carrera. Even out of the box, the Carrera S PDK has such outstanding performance and driving dynamics, it is almost a match for the outgoing GT3. It certainly is the new class benchmark....
2012 RUF RGT-8 The RGT 8, first introduced here at Geneva in 2010, is now available based on the new Porsche 991 platform. The RGT 8 features the “all RUF”, naturally aspirated V8 that produces 550 hp. The flexibility of the V8 engine delivers extraordinary performance and a sound track...
2012 RUF RT-35 Anniversary The Rt 35 Anniversary is based on the Porsche 991. Its Turbo power-train is offered only in rear wheel drive. The engine produces 630 hp and is available with the PDK transmission ensuring outstanding performance and driver comfort. The name is derived from RUF’s 35 year...
2012 TechArt 911 Carrera Coupé An elegant appearance with a clear sporty design – simply unmistakable. Welcome to the premiere of the TECHART Program for the Porsche 911. The completely newly developed TECHART exterior design for the Carrera and Carrera S models will be officially presented as part of the...
2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Stuttgart. The dynamic range of the new 911 Turbo models1) multiplied by the driving pleasure offered by an open-top sports car: This is the succinct formula behind the two new leading 911 Cabriolet models. Some 50 years after the 911 first made its début and...
2013 TechArt 911 Carrera 4 Coupé TECHART Automobildesign presents its individualization program for Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models. The valve-controlled TECHART Exhaust System Racing with central outflow, the TECHART Noselift System, carbon fibre interior styling packages in new attractive colours and illuminated TECHART door entry guards complete the TECHART Aerodynamic...
2014 RUF RCT RUF’s turbocharged cars have a proven track record, sustained over 37 years at the cutting edge of automotive technology and design. A milestone model in the RUF sequel is the RUF RCT, originally launched in 1994. The abbreviation “RCT” stands for “RUF Carrera Turbo”. The performance gains...
2014 TechArt 911 Turbo S TECHART Automobildesign provides more power for the new Porsche 911 Turbo S. The TECHART Power Kit TA 091/T1.1 is based on the intelligent TECHART engine management system TECHTRONIC. By pushing a button the additional control unit delivers extra 60 hp and 130 Nm to the...
991.1 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (Ultimate Guide) The GTS is the fastest, most athletic model in the 911 Carrera line up. If you want even more responsive handling from your 911 you’ll have to look to the GT3 or GT3 RS, and if you’re after even more straight-line performance you’ll...
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (2016) The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is the racing version of the 911 GT3. In 2016, almost 320 of the near-standard racers, based on the seventh generation of the iconic 911 sports car, will be campaigned in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, the national Carrera Cups...
From the very start, the vehicle was designed to be suitable for long-distance racing. A new body structure with a longer wheelbase and new intake air ducting provides a solid platform for the efficient delivery of power. The powerplant is a 4-litre version of Porsche’s water-cooled, horizontally opposed six-cylinder boxer...