The singer dls turbo: a restomod reinvented

Singer Vehicle Design, the California-based firm, has become synonymous with restomod excellence, particularly when it comes to Porsche 911 classics. By starting with a 964 chassis, meticulously disassembling and rebuilding from the ground up, Singer creates a unique modern sports car that blends cutting-edge tech and materials with the original's essence.

Singer's obsession with detail

Each car is a complete reinterpretation of the 911, rather than a simple restoration. The result is a vehicle that, as with the DLS Turbo, takes inspiration from Porsche's 934/5 competition cars of the 1970s to extreme levels.

The DLS Turbo's approach is clearly transgressive, with an emphasis on width, stance, and aero that borders on the caricatured. Yet, the level of detail is surgical, as one would expect from Singer. Panels, vents, and ducts are precise, while the carbon fiber bodywork offers a finish that would have been a dream in the 1980s.

Performance and handling

Technologically, the DLS Turbo takes a significant leap forward. It introduces forced induction to the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study program, featuring a 3.8-liter flat-six biturbo engine that produces 710 horsepower and revs above 9,000 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission, maintaining the direct connection between car and driver.

Frank Stephenson, a renowned car designer with a string of successes including the Escort RS Cosworth, the first BMW Mini, the Maserati MC12, and the McLaren P1, among others, shares his thoughts on the DLS Turbo.