California singer revealed Based on a slanted-nose version of the 964-generation Porsche 911 Turbo Study, it applies its typical attention to detail to this iconic design.
Debuting in coupe form in 2022, the Turbo Study follows Singer’s template of taking a 964-generation 911 chassis and tracing its exterior. In this case, the design was inspired by the earlier Porsche 930, the original 911 Turbo built from 1975 to 1989.
Singer offers the Turbo Study in Targa and convertible versions in addition to the coupe, and now has added the option of a slant-nose coupe. Also known as the “Flachbau” or “Flatnose,” the slant-nose design replaces the fixed headlights with pop-up headlights, creating a low-profile front end inspired by the Porsche 935 race car. It was originally offered as a special order option for the 930 and is now very rare.
Like the other Turbo Study models, the snub-nosed cars started out as customer-supplied 964 chassis. They were fully restored and fitted with a 930-style whale-tail rear spoiler and carbon fiber flared fenders.
The twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six makes 450 horsepower in standard trim and 510 horsepower with the Sports Focus package. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. Bosch-supplied traction control and electronic stability control, as well as Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, should make the Turbo Study cars easier to handle than the 930 Turbos that inspired them. Singer will also equip the cars with performance or grand touring driving capabilities, depending on the customer’s preferences.
Singer has allocated just 25 spots to build the slant-nose coupe, and the company has confirmed that all of them have been booked.
High-resolution gallery: Singer Turbo Research
This article was originally published by ClassicCars.com’s editorial partner Motor Authority
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