For a Porschephile, there has long been the hot debate; air-cooled vs. water cooled. While both sides have merit for its argument, the debate has raged on for years. But, for a few wealthy diehards, Singer Vehicle Design has pulled off the best of both worlds; a recreated 911 with a mis-mosh of modern day parts.
For example, the motor is in its most advanced state from a 993 that can be tuned in two different specs, "luxury" or "touring." This means you can choose either 360-horsepower or 425-horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque. Considering it is only suppose to weigh in at approximately 2,400 pounds, it will move like lightning.
The higher tuning spec is expected to nail a zero to 60 time of 3.9 seconds thanks to a predominantly carbon fiber body -- only the doors retain original sheetmetal.
Although this car seems to be for the Porschephile, what say you Spies? Would you want THIS Singer or a brand-new 997 Turbo?
Discuss...
Singer Vehicle Design has delivered its first hand-built, carbon fiber-bodied classic 911 custom recreation. While it looks similar to an early 70s Carrera wide-body, it's not a replica. Many aspects of the Singer 911 are updated to modern technology. It is hard to believe, but the Porsche 911 exists despite Porsche’s own attempts to eliminate and replace their beloved icon. This rear engine, 2+2 coupe has defied attempts (type 951 and 928) to terminate its allegedly dated concept only to be re-invented in superior form and bask in a renewed wave of enthusiasm.
The 911 brand is so compelling to consumers that even cars that are not 911’s (Types 930, 964, 993, 996, 997) have been badged as such since 1990. Such is the influence of a model and a brand within Porsche that as the vehicle made vast technical leaps, even wholly re-invented it remains a 911. The original 911, with its air/oil cooled engine was built from 1964 to 1989. This model was succeeded by two much more evolved 911’s that were still air/oil cooled; the type 964 and 993. The 964 and 993 are still lauded for their own technical brilliance, but the vehicles gained weight and complexity addressing safety, (airbags) emissions, and feature/ options concerns. One could argue that the last air/oil cooled 911’s, though brilliant, paid a price for their sophistication...
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