Singer, the California-based Porsche specialist, has unveiled it’s Turbo Study. The Turbo Study is a response to requests from 911 owners for restoration services that incorporate turbocharging. More than 70 owners have reserved bespoke restorations enabled by this study.

The car here in Wolf Blue shows a Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer, specified by its owner using the results of the Turbo Study to reflect a personal vision. This owner has pursued a focus on high-performance and luxury grand touring capabilities.

As with all Singer’s restorations, the Turbo Study takes the Type 964 generation of air-cooled cars as its starting point. The study features a new evolution of the “Mezger” air-cooled flat-six. Now in 3.8 litre form, the engine features twin turbochargers with electric wastegate. Bespoke air to water intercoolers are mounted inside the intake plenums. The ‘shark fin’ on the rear fender is reimagined as an intake and supplies cold air to the engine bay to optimise combustion and cooling performance. All this enables power outputs starting at 450 hp. The choice of rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive is coupled with an optimised six-speed manual gearbox.

A bespoke carbon fibre body maintains the careful balancing of iconic DNA with cutting-edge engineering and material science. While inspired by the turbo cars of the mid-70s, the bodywork is reimagined to optimise aesthetic and functional performance. As always, the use of carbon fibre allows reduced weight and enhanced stiffness.

The collaboration between Singer and owner enables all points in between, from refined grand touring to sports focus, to be accommodated. Immensely powerful, turbo-specific, brakes, ABS, and traction control sit in reserve for the moment they are needed. Carbon-ceramic discs are available if desired by the owner.

911 Turbo reimagined by Singer