Recently updated on February 3, 2021 at 07:16 am
Does the best Porsche come from California? When he's out of the hall of Singer Vehicle Design we would say JA! For years, the former rock singer Rob Dickinson has been building "optimized" Porsche 911 (964) in Los Angeles with his company Singer Vehicle Design and interested parties are queuing up for it. The history and success of the company are based on a very special enthusiasm for cars and since then (since 2009) the company has enjoyed the best possible reputation among collectors and Porsche fans. And this Mintarrini painted 1991 Porsche 911 'Malibu' is an ultimate example of why that is so. He's going to be at RM Sotheby's offered at a price of $ 875.000 and, like all Singer vehicles, is a one-of-a-kind piece that was handcrafted.
Vehicle number 71 from Singer
The Malibu project originated in 2016 and is the total number 71 vehicle that Singer has built. It was, of course, restored from scratch and has only driven exactly 2.574 km since then. As always, Singer put the 4 on a set of classic aluminum rims in the Fuchs design, installed an adjustable Öhlins sports suspension and, as always, the engine was fundamentally revised. Installed is a tuned 6-liter XNUMX-cylinder boxer from Ed Pink Racing Engines which sends exactly 390 hp to the rear wheels using a six-speed manual transmission. In combination with the low curb weight, the acceleration values are on the level of a current Porsche 911, just with a much nicer design. And what is under the vinyl dress has almost nothing to do with the series. Every XNUMX receives countless components made of carbon (for example the front and rear fenders, aprons, engine cover, trunk lid) which provide a significant weight reduction compared to the series.
less than 3,4 seconds to 100 km / h
And of course the cabin is also in top condition and fundamentally upgraded. Everything, including the Recaro sports seats, is wrapped in light brown leather and skillfully decorated with alabaster seams. In addition, beautiful details such as the 3-spoke sports steering wheel, the black leather-covered dashboard or the high-end audio system set perfect accents. When the 4,0-liter six-cylinder with new pistons, cylinders and cylinder heads, crankshafts, cams, connecting rods, oil pump, throttle body and intake system is allowed to rotate up to a speed of 7.200 rpm, and uses its full torque of 430 NM, it works in less than 3,4 seconds to 100 km / h, which also explains the new Brembo braking system behind the chic aluminum. Because the Malibu oldi wants to be caught again. If we receive timely information on further changes, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed if you simply use ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
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Singer Vehicle Design Project "Malibu":
- Singer offers a choice of coupé or Targa body, rear or all-wheel drive, 3,6, 3,8 or 4,0 liter engine.
- Chassis number: WP0AB2964MS410585
- Serial number: 71
- Engine No. 62M51482
- Project: "Malibu"
- Reinterpreted in 2016
- painted in Mintarrini
- Cabin in light brown leather with alabaster stitching
- Carbon fenders all around, roof, bumpers, bonnet, engine cover etc.
- 4,0-liter six-cylinder with six-speed manual transmission (390 hp at a speed of 7.200 rpm and a torque of 430 NM, retention of the 964 block with new pistons, cylinders and cylinder heads, crankshaft, cams, connecting rods, oil pump, Throttle body, intake system)
- 3,3 seconds at 60 miles per hour (approx. 97 km / h)
- 8,2 seconds at 100 miles per hour (approx. 161 km / h)
- Fox style wheels
- red brake calipers (steel Brembo brake system)
- Öhlins coilovers
- Exposed fuel cap and oil filler neck
- Recaro sports seats can be adjusted four times, light brown leather with alabaster seams, ivory headlining, transmission tunnel and interior door sills to match the exterior color
- Air conditioning, Becker stereo with iPod connection and subwoofer
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Singer Vehicle Design Project "Malibu" 1991 Porsche 911
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