√Singer Turbo Study Cabriolet: Reimagined Porsche 911 Turbo given convertible treatment

Singer Vehicle Design has revealed the third commission from its Turbo Study model range – a restored and modified Porsche 911 Turbo convertible.

California-based Porsche 911 restoration firm Singer Vehicle Design has unveiled its first convertible model, based on the new Turbo Study range.

The third Singer Turbo Study commission was inspired by Porsche’s 930-generation 911 cabriolet – built between 1985 and 1989 – becoming the first roof-down offering from Singer since the company’s inception in 2013.

Powering the Singer Turbo Study is a 3.8-litre, twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission, sending up to 380kW to the rear wheels.

Singer says this example has been fitted with touring-focused suspension and race-bred carbon-ceramic brakes.

While the model is based on the 964-generation Porsche 911’s chassis, this Singer Turbo Study comes with carbon-fibre body panels which replicate the 930-generation sports car, painted in Cadiz Red.

Gloss black paint has been applied to the Turbo Study’s front lip, side air intakes and rear wing, highlighting the spoiler’s iconic ‘whale-tail’ design.

As with the existing Singer Turbo Study examples on order, this example rolls on a set of ‘Fuchs’-style five-spoke wheels, with the spokes painted black while the barrel has been machined back to bare metal.

Underneath the power-operated soft-top is a bespoke interior, featuring electrically-adjustable front seats with ‘70s-inspired red tartan centres and thick, leather bolsters to keep its occupants steady while cornering.

A classic Porsche 911 dashboard is complemented by red Black Forest Wood trim and modern creature comforts, such as wireless phone charging and air-conditioning.

Singer is yet to put a price on its Turbo Study model range, although it’s expected the Porsche 911-based models cost at least $US750,000 ($AU1.07 million) – excluding the cost of the 964 donor car.

Last month, Singer announced it was suspending orders for its line of “Classic” models, owing to demand for the more expensive and profitable Turbo Study.

The Singer Turbo Study is due to make its public debut this weekend at the Monterey Car Week in California.

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