No, the Singer 911 is not just another retro model. It is a real vintage car, Porsche 911-which original parts are combined with modern components and materials. The result is a 911 with a 80s look that enjoys modern techniques as well as performance.

You could say that the U.S. automaker Singer Vehicle Design also does recycling. Singer used the Porsche 911 because a large number of components of older 911 models. It all starts with the chassis of the Porsche Coupe's were built before 1994.

Singer stripped the chassis, making it clean, it worked to prevent rust and strengthens it. The real power comes from the brand new carbon fiber body. This material is lightweight, which ultimately only 911 Singer 1088 kg. The new coach - with the appearance of the Porsche 911 in the 80s of last century - is further stabilized by newly developed front and rear spoilers.

That combination of old and new is everywhere in the Singer 911 back. The six-cylinder boxer engine, for example, comes from the 933-series but is tuned for extra horsepower out of it. Depending on the capacity of the engine (there is a choice of 3.6, 3.8 and 3.9 liters) you get 300, 380 or 425 bhp of power. The vintage 911 in less than 4 seconds from a standstill to 100 km / h reached. The top speed is 274 km / h.

Also reused the Getrag G50 manual transmission (from the 964 series) and braking from 993, including the Brembo calipers. Moreover Singer offers several options and packages that enable purchasers to their preference - inside or outside - to install. Because the Porsche 911 since the '60s on the market there are many performance parts available, but above plus improved technology know-how.

In 2010, Singer has presented a prototype. Now the production version is ready. In the U.S., the Singer Porsche 911 for sale in a small $ 200,000, converted nearly 145,000 euros.