Singer’s 700-HP Porsche 911 DLS Turbo Is a $3 Million Masterpiece

Singer Vehicle Design is best known for its subtle yet exceptional reimaginings of the Porsche 911, but with the widebody, 700-hp DLS Turbo, subtlety has been dropped from the vocabulary. That said, the first example of this new run of extraordinary restomods aims to infuse some tact into the 9,000-rpm beast, with an ombré, transitional paint finish that helps conceal the extra rear width of the chunky but lightweight carbon fiber bodywork. Dubbed “Sorcerer” by its commissioning owner, DLS Turbo #1, this is arguably a far prettier rendition of Singer’s most extreme offering yet than the tangerine example first exhibited at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2023.

Style Meets Substance in the Singer DLS Turbo

The color of this example, which features the track-focused bodywork option, is called Fantasia Blue, and it’s contrasted by black anodized upper trims, with the lower trims in satin carbon fiber. Adding some visual lightness to the build are forged magnesium centerlock wheels in a Champagne finish, measuring 19 inches in front and 20 inches at the back. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires have been mounted thereupon, and within the barrels of these motorsport-inspired wheels, a set of CCM-R carbon-ceramic brake discs with monoblock calipers have been squeezed. That brings us to the substance of the project.

The Singer DLS Turbo, or more accurately, the “Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – DLS Turbo,” powers the rear wheels with a 3.8-liter, four-valve, twin-turbocharged flat-six with water-cooled cylinder heads and air-cooled cylinders. This combination produces over 700 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, and unlike a contemporary 911 Turbo, the engine revs all the way to 9,000 rpm, singing through the side exits of a hybrid Inconel and titanium exhaust system. Also unlike a modern 911 Turbo, the driver must use their right hand and left leg to shift a six-speed manual, and with five drive modes to choose from, learning how to get the most out of the powertrain can be a gradual process. But with double wishbone suspension in front and trailing arms at the rear, not to mention a much wider track than the 964-generation 911 this is based on, grip and traction are in abundance. Exploiting the DLS Turbo’s performance is done from an equally fantastic cabin.

Singer’s Interiors Are Always Magical

There is no Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer that has a sub-par interior, whether it’s the original Classic or a DLS Turbo like this, with all of them featuring bespoke finishes and upholstery. In this case, the seats have been lovingly trimmed in Pebble Grey leather with Pearl Grey Alcantara seat centers and contrasting piping in Champagne. The lattermost color is the foundation of the roomy and airy feel of the cockpit, but like the exterior, some contrast is necessary, so satin carbon fiber reappears, including in the cross-brace behind the occupants. Ahead of the driver, Singer’s handmade floating gauges have been given Champagne bezels, and in the hopes that the owner will use the car regularly, the car boasts a nose-lift system, modern air-conditioning, navigation, and Apple CarPlay.

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Then again, those features should go without saying in a car rumored to cost in the region of $3 million. That’s around twice as much as the best examples of the Porsche 934/5 that the DLS Turbo is inspired by have sold for, but those Seventies race cars can’t be enjoyed on the road. Hopefully, this one will be, not stored in the hopes it fetches an even loftier auction estimate a few years from now.

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