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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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Fresh on the heels of Porsche's own 911 Sport Classic, here is another interesting take on the "classic" Porsche.

Singer 2010 911

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Incontestable is its vintage Porsche 911 look. However, the Singer 911 is far from antiquated. The complete reincarnation includes chassis stiffening, new active aerodynamics, and a lightweight integral backbone structure and roll cage to improve torsional rigidity. Most interestingly, nearly all of the steel body panels are replaced by full carbon fiber composite bodywork candy-coated in Singer's exclusive "Racing Orange" paint.

Under the rear decklid is an air-cooled 3.82-liter flat-six sporting six individual throttle bodies. With a GT3 crankshaft and titanium connecting rods, the powerplant spins eagerly to 8,000 RPM. The engine sends 425 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque to a proper Getrag G50 six-speed manual transmission. According to the engineering team, the 2,400-pound Singer 911 will sprint to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. Top speed is in excess of 170 MPH.

Under the skin are Moton shock absorbers, Eiback coil-overs, and Smart Racing Products adjustable sway bars. The four-piston brakes are sourced from the race-bred Porsche 930. Completing the performance package, and appearing period-correct, are the custom Zuffenhaus forged aluminum three-piece "Fuchs" wheels.

Singer's attention to detail carries throughout the vehicle... with a decidedly modern touch. State-of-the-art Hella bi-xenon headlamps reside within the headlight buckets, while a special lightweight air-conditioning system keeps occupants cool (keen eyes will notice that even the 911's windshield wipers have been relocated to the optimal center-mounted "993" position). The audio system includes satellite radio, iPod, and Bluetooth connectivity. Navigation assistance is provided by a Garmin-sourced GPS.

The Singer 911 isn't for everyone, and its still-unannounced pricing will reflect that exclusivity. Touted by Singer as "the love child of a 1967 911S, a 1973 911 Carrera RS and a 1996 993 RS," the car is crafted for the passionate car enthusiast who is seeking a viscerally intense vehicle, surprising sophisticated, yet very reliable. It's an emotional thing. If the Singer 911 doesn't drop your jaw at first glance, it probably never will.












Personally I love it, and, if given the choice, would take this over the "modern" 911 Sport Classic in a heartbeat. I bet this thing sounds friggin' amazing.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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any video clips, need to hear this beast
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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Wow. Do want.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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Awesome! Classically modern.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Pure Kickass.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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7:19
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpjU5xK1wJ8 [/media]
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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very nice. they even remembered fart holes in the seats. however not sure about the projector headlamps, I think this takes focus away from the classic Porsche headlamp design imo.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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easy 6 figures

would rather have a 997 GT3
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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Love the Singer 911 and that video was great! Thanks for sharing.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Oh wow, that's awesome.
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