Yahoo Autos Singer's First-Ever Convertible Is a Reimagined 911 Turbo
Despite the seemingly endless levels of customization Singer Vehicle Design offers on its cars, the company has never "reimagined" a Porsche 911 Cabriolet. All of its recreations have been based on coupe or targa-bodied 964-generation 911s. Up until now, that is. This is Singer's first reimagined drop-top, a 964 Cabriolet revamped to look like a 930 Turbo.
This car is essentially just a drop-top version of Singer's reimagined Porsche 911 Turbo coupe released in February. It's still a milestone, however, as this is the first car from the brand to feature a fully retracting roof. Before, if you wanted to experience your Singer-tweaked 911 with the wind in your hair, you'd have to opt for a Targa model. No longer.
Singer's reimagined 911 Turbo Cab gets all of the same stunning cosmetic upgrades as the coupe, including custom carbon-fiber bodywork and a world-class retro interior modernized for everyday use. Backing it up is a 3.8-liter twin-turbo air-cooled flat-six sending power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. The fabric soft-top is power-retracting, meaning you don't even have to get out of the car to lower the roof.
Like the coupe, Singer's reimagined Cabriolet can be optioned to suit the owner's driving preferences. Power starts at 450 horses, but can go to 510 if so desired. There are two different suspension setups and even different seats to choose from. This particular car, painted in Cadiz Red, sports the 510-hp engine and the softer "touring-focused" suspension setup. It also has carbon-ceramic brakes, adjustable sport seats, and wood interior accents.
“The first Porsche, the Sport 356/1 known as 'Number 1,' was a cabriolet, and high-performance, open-roof glamour has been part of the story ever since," Singer founder Rob Dickinson said in a statement. "I’ve long wanted to celebrate that part of Porsche heritage at Singer and doing so as part of our recently announced Turbo Study seems a perfect place to start."
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