LONDON, June 18 — Singer Vehicle Design has given the first details about its latest reimagined Porsche 911, which will be making its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The car is called ‘Newcastle’ as that’s where its owner lives, and is based on a 1990 Porsche 911 coupé.
Just like each of the company’s meticulously redeveloped cars, the attention to detail is phenomenal — for instance, the carbon fibre bumperets have been nickel plated, and the quality of the interior, which includes folding rear seats for extra space, could give Rolls-Royce a run for its money.
However, it’s the engine that sets this car apart, even from other Singers. It is the most powerful naturally aspirated engine the company has ever developed for one of its cars.
Built in partnership with Ed Pink Racing Engines, it has a 4-liter capacity, outputs 390hp and that power runs to the back wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
“Receiving a nod from [Goodwood Festival of Speed founder] Lord March, for not one — but two years in a row — provides some sense of arrival within one of the most valued communities of the motorsports world,” said company founder Rob Dickinson.
“To partake in such a highly visible and globally recognised event is indeed an honour, and we are proud to be here and share the vision of our client’s desires, as well as our very own personalized approach to creating a true celebration of the Porsche 911.”
The car will be racing in the Hill climb event and will be driven by Chris Harris, motoring journalist, Porsche fan and BBC Top Gear co-host.
The 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed runs June 23-26. — AFP-Relaxnews
