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Mar 17, 2012 2:14:53 AM

Futch: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: EU , United Kingdom; Posts: 4759, Gallery; Registered on: May 14, 2002

Singer

As some of you know, I have ordered a Singer. It will be chassis No4.

For those who don't know, a Singer is basically a hand made 911 with old 60s look and modern tech like 964 chassis with ABS, power steering, 993 engine tuned by Cosworth and carbon fiber body panels by Aria.

Final product looks absolutely amazing, drives fantastic and is so much fun.

My car will be highly specced with 390 hp for about 1200 kgs.

The level of personalisation is endless. Chassis 4 will be Singer racing white with black and red interior. The specifically designed bucket seats are a work of art, modern bucket with retro style.

I met Rob Dickinson in LA this Xmas, the man is simply awesome, a wizzard! And the quality of his work is truly outstanding.

Here are a few pics of the work in progress, the car will be ready this summer.

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Mar 17, 2012 4:17:17 AM

Enmanuel: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Boston , United States; Posts: 8857, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 7, 2008; Reply to: Futch

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That carbon fiber body on that retro style looks delicious ! It's a work of art indeed.

Futch please keep us updated, watching the development of such a unique and special project will be so great.

With the inside info and the production process of this Singer and the info you give us about the 918 you are really opening the door to other RT members to a world we couldn't access on our own. and for sharing such special projects with us I personally thank you immensely as I'm sure many other here do.

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Mar 17, 2012 9:13:08 AM

Gnil: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: VD, Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 14180, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 11, 2005; Reply to: Enmanuel

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I am so looking forward to see the end of this project and get your driving impressions.

The Singer is probably my top car if I would get something ' special'

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Mar 17, 2012 1:04:55 PM

Joost: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Dordrecht , Netherlands; Posts: 8055, Gallery; Registered on: May 3, 2004; Reply to: Gnil

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Futch, I agree with Enmanuel wholeheartedly! This is the type of supercar that -realistically- I will probably never be able to afford. However, I love these kind of cars, and I find it fantastic that you share this experience with us, thank you so much!

Regarding the carbon fibre body: when I read about the singer, and the "carbon fibre body panels", I thought they would have CF doors or fenders, which is remarable enough... turns out the entire outer body is CFRP .

Do you know whether the structure is entirely carbon fibre, or is it a metal cage with carbon panels?

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Mar 17, 2012 1:12:26 PM

reginos: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Nicosia , Cyprus; Posts: 12130, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 20, 2005; Reply to: Joost

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Very exclusive and special car for Porschephiles.

But if someone can afford only one $300K car in his life, would this person go for the Singer or for something more contemporary? It's a car for the lucky multiple car owners/collectors really.

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"Form follows function"

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Mar 17, 2012 1:52:23 PM

Futch: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: EU , United Kingdom; Posts: 4759, Gallery; Registered on: May 14, 2002; Reply to: reginos

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reginos:

Very exclusive and special car for Porschephiles.

But if someone can afford only one $300K car in his life, would this person go for the Singer or for something more contemporary? It's a car for the lucky multiple car owners/collectors really.

Thank you guys. I will keep you updated for sure.

Reginos you are right, it's definitely not a second car nor a third car, but for a Porsche collection, even though it's not an original car, it makes sense, the concept is fabulous.

For the construction yes, the chassis is steel, a 964 chassis, all the body panels are indeed carbon fibre for ligthness, the quality of the CF is insane.

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Mar 17, 2012 4:16:28 PM

Lars997: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: South , Germany; Posts: 9448, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 8, 2002; Reply to: Futch

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WOW - never heard about. The chassis looks so stunning. I always been a fan of the good old shape with the great modern technology and handling!

Keep us tuned - would love to see the progress!

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Mar 17, 2012 5:23:04 PM

Grant: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Denver, CO , United States; Posts: 12588, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 21, 2002; Reply to: Futch

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Will it retain the 964's power steering system?

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73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs). Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550 Maranello

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Mar 17, 2012 6:49:07 PM

Ferdie: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Europe , Germany; Posts: 8234, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 2, 2004; Reply to: Futch

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Futch:
For the construction yes, the chassis is steel, a 964 chassis, all the body panels are indeed carbon fibre for ligthness, the quality of the CF is insane.

Looking at the pictures above, it is almost sad to have them painted. Great car after all and as the others, very glad you share the experience with us.

Smiley

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Mar 17, 2012 7:36:02 PM

Aviator: Co-Pilot; Loc: Lausanne , Switzerland; Posts: 221, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 19, 2009; Reply to: Ferdie

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Marvelous.

... Absolutely marvelous.

So at first I thought that white looked nice but, browsing through their gallery, the silver is unbeatable!

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Mar 17, 2012 8:35:32 PM

bhnyc: Co-Pilot; Loc: New York , United States; Posts: 173, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 21, 2011; Reply to: Aviator

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love the Singer product - you are a lucky man

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Mar 18, 2012 10:34:55 AM

Budster: Veteran; Loc: Cape Town , South Africa; Posts: 1029, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 9, 2011; Reply to: bhnyc

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It would definitely be my second car, as my 911 GTS is already my first (ignoring the wife's Cayenne kid-carrier) - if I could afford it. But import duties here in SA would make it even more unaffordable still... (Can you spec a RHD?)

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Porsche Carrera GTS (2012); Porsche Cayenne Diesel (2012)

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Mar 18, 2012 11:30:03 AM

reginos: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Nicosia , Cyprus; Posts: 12130, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 20, 2005; Reply to: Aviator

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Aviator:

Marvelous.

... Absolutely marvelous.

So at first I thought that white looked nice but, browsing through their gallery, the silver is unbeatable!

I agree, silver suits the car and is a classic Porsche colour. But white is superb too.

Does anyone know if it's a colour from Porsche's own palette past or present?

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"Form follows function"

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Sep 2, 2012 9:38:06 PM

Porker: Rennteam VIP; Loc: SZ , Switzerland; Posts: 7065, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 17, 2005; Reply to: reginos

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Saw some pictures tweeted by the guys at Singer, showing fabulous Öhlins-suspension fitted to a white Singer 911. Possible your car in its final stages?

https://twitter.com/singervehicles/status/242294457553285120

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Sep 3, 2012 12:34:19 AM

Grant: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Denver, CO , United States; Posts: 12588, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 21, 2002; Reply to: Porker

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I have those same Ohlins (separate Piggy-Back cannisters, double adjustable) on my EVO IX - they're great!

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73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs). Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550 Maranello

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Sep 3, 2012 1:53:30 AM

Futch: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: EU , United Kingdom; Posts: 4759, Gallery; Registered on: May 14, 2002; Reply to: Porker

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Porker:

Saw some pictures tweeted by the guys at Singer, showing fabulous Öhlins-suspension fitted to a white Singer 911. Possible your car in its final stages?

https://twitter.com/singervehicles/status/242294457553285120

It's my car!!! Smiley

Itll be ready soon. I can't wait.

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Sep 3, 2012 2:11:32 AM

Grant: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Denver, CO , United States; Posts: 12588, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 21, 2002; Reply to: Futch

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Futch:

Porker:

Saw some pictures tweeted by the guys at Singer, showing fabulous Öhlins-suspension fitted to a white Singer 911. Possible your car in its final stages?

https://twitter.com/singervehicles/status/242294457553285120

It's my car!!!

Itll be ready soon. I can't wait.

Cool!!! Very excited for you Smiley

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73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs). Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550 Maranello

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Sep 3, 2012 6:40:56 AM

DuckieRS: Senior; Loc: Belgium , Belgium; Posts: 787, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 15, 2007; Reply to: Grant

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Wondered the same. Exhilarating that it's your car...

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Sep 3, 2012 7:36:56 AM

mikigta: Senior; Loc: Italy , Italy; Posts: 523, Gallery; Registered on: May 25, 2005; Reply to: DuckieRS

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pic.twitter.com/3FCHOorJ

Is this your car? simply superb!

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Sep 3, 2012 7:43:00 AM

Gnil: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: VD, Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 14180, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 11, 2005; Reply to: mikigta

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The most exciting news for a new car order in years !!!! Can't wait to read about your driving impressions !!!!

It is so good looking blush

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997.2 C2S, PDK, -20mm

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Sep 3, 2012 9:11:19 AM

Porker: Rennteam VIP; Loc: SZ , Switzerland; Posts: 7065, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 17, 2005; Reply to: mikigta

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mikigta:

pic.twitter.com/3FCHOorJ

Is this your car? simply superb!

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Mini Clubman S

Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Smiley

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Sep 3, 2012 9:15:34 AM

BjoernB: Rennteam Master; Loc: Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 4100, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 19, 2004; Reply to: Porker

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all I can say is pics pics pics plsssss kiss

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Sep 3, 2012 11:02:59 AM

Futch: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: EU , United Kingdom; Posts: 4759, Gallery; Registered on: May 14, 2002; Reply to: mikigta

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mikigta:

pic.twitter.com/3FCHOorJ

Is this your car? simply superb!

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Mini Clubman S

Uploaded with ImageShack.us

No it's not but the other pic yes. My car will be with red interior. Chassis number 4 I think, but not even sure. Rob Dickinson has been excellent at sending loads of pics and keeping me updates. The car will be vintage white with red interior, adj Ohlins suspensions but also some comfort features, Aircon, sunroof and with the Cosworth tuned 993 engine which should deliver approx 380 hp. The car is a bit heavy, 1200 kgs but it should be a peach!

I can't wait. This is the dream 911, the ultimate, la creme de la creme. Exterior is unique to Singer desing but resembles most a 2.5 ST (to me, the prettiest of all 911 with maybe the 993 S). 964 Chassis with ABS with 993 running gear and carbonfiber body.

The detailing is insane, totally insane. I have tons of pics from Rob and will post them.

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Sep 3, 2012 11:34:15 AM

Porker: Rennteam VIP; Loc: SZ , Switzerland; Posts: 7065, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 17, 2005; Reply to: Futch

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Sounds absolutely fantastic. Any insight where that weight is coming from, seems quite a lot given the carbonfibre body? 964 and 993 on which it's apparently based are no featherweights ofcourse, that might clarify it.

Did the car also have an integrated roll-cage?

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Sep 3, 2012 11:50:29 AM

GM Austin: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Texas , United States; Posts: 3530, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 10, 2002; Reply to: Porker

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It looks great Futch! Can't wait to see your photos. The Singer embodies that precision engineering passion that attracts all us gearheads to Porsche, but with even more of it than Porsche.

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Sep 3, 2012 8:43:58 PM

davew (cincy): Veteran; Loc: Cincinnati, OH , United States; Posts: 1164, Gallery; Registered on: May 10, 2004; Reply to: GM Austin

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Looking forward to seeing more pics of your car. Singer interpretation is pure beauty!!

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Sep 4, 2012 1:36:36 PM

Futch: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: EU , United Kingdom; Posts: 4759, Gallery; Registered on: May 14, 2002; Reply to: davew (cincy)

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These are the latest pics, I have many more.

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Sep 4, 2012 1:45:07 PM

Futch: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: EU , United Kingdom; Posts: 4759, Gallery; Registered on: May 14, 2002; Reply to: Futch

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This is beyond insane. The level of crafstmanship, evething is bespoke, a true work of art! Car should be completed within a month, then shipping to London should only take a few days. Hopefully a you will have my impressions sometime in October.

I know Richard Meaden is doing an article on it which should be published in the magazine EVO.

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Sep 4, 2012 3:08:56 PM

kudryavchik: Expert; Loc: Moscow , Russia; Posts: 1862, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 18, 2011; Reply to: Futch

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Amazing Car, Futch!

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Sep 4, 2012 5:05:13 PM

Futch: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: EU , United Kingdom; Posts: 4759, Gallery; Registered on: May 14, 2002; Reply to: Porker

Re: Singer

Porker:

Sounds absolutely fantastic. Any insight where that weight is coming from, seems quite a lot given the carbonfibre body? 964 and 993 on which it's apparently based are no featherweights ofcourse, that might clarify it.

Did the car also have an integrated roll-cage?

Yes, very well intergrated rollcage covered in leather. Looks very beautiful.

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