Timeless
The Porsche 911 is already quite timeless on its own, and the 964 Cabriolet certainly still looks good for its age. Take it to Singer, and it’s truly ready for the future.
Especially if you dress it up nicely, the Porsche 911 of the 964-generation can still be a timeless car. Even as a Cabriolet, it still looks quite fresh, for a model that is essentially still building on the original 911 (from 1964). American Singer Vehicle Design regularly adds a little something extra to the 911. And so it is again now, because here we don’t see ordinary 964 Cabriolets. No, these have been overhauled by Singer to further enhance their timeless quality.
This creation, fully named Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Reimagined by Singer, starts with a monocoque from a 964 Cabriolet, and then a body inspired by a rare widebody kit from the 80s is fabricated onto it. Extensive use is made of carbon fiber, and the chassis is immediately strengthened. For a convertible that is at least 36 years old, a little more rigidity is certainly not a luxury. Singer also installs a completely new electronically operated roof, and in the interior, you are welcomed by new handmade gauges and a distinctively more modern finish than in an original 964.
A lot has also happened under the skin. The beating heart is a naturally aspirated and air-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine that once began its life in a 964, but Singer and Cosworth have made modifications that boost its power to 426 hp. For example, the displacement is now 4 liters, and there are four valves per cylinder, moreover with variable valve timing. Shifting is done with a six-speed manual gearbox, and all power goes to the rear wheels. These are substantial units, with 18-inch light alloy wheels with central wheel nuts. The suspension has also been revamped to properly handle all the forces, and carbon-ceramic brakes are present. The 964 Cabriolet is thus completely up to date again, although it will probably also cost a considerable amount more than it did back then (even after inflation adjustment).