싱어 비클 디자인(Singer Vehicle Design)이라고 미국에서 아주 유명해진 포르쉐 리스토어 업체가 있죠. 말 그대로 설립자가 싱어송라이터이기도 합니다. 이들의 주종목은 공랭식 포르쉐를 자신들 입맛에 맞춰 손질하는 것인데 그 솜씨가 예술의 경지에 도달했습니다.
이번 모델은 DLS(Dynamics and Lightweighting Study) 리스토어 컨셉으로 3년에 걸쳐 완성한 작품들 중 하나입니다. 1989년형 964(911) 모델을 베이스로 삼았지만 엔진 출력은 500마력에 이르며 거의 모든 부분을 새로 만들었다고 해도 과언이 아니죠.
딱 봐도 포르쉐 이상의 포르쉐 느낌을 줍니다. 값도 거의 20배 정도 차이나니까 뭐 이건 차가 아니라 그냥 예술품입니다.
Pebble Beach Concept Lawn Display
1990 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Dynamics and Lightweighting Study. In Parallax White with Norfolk Yellow interior
Details for Dynamics and Lightweighting Study
Advanced Air-cooled Engine Development
Partner: Williams Advanced Engineering
A normally aspirated, air-cooled Porsche flat-six, developed by Williams Advanced Engineering with technical advice and consultancy from Hans Mezger.
0 litre displacement, titanium valves, 4 per cylinder, dual overhead cams, 500 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Extensive use of magnesium and lightweight materials to reduce mass
Lightweight throttle bodies with F1-inspired upper and lower injectors to enhance performance and drivability
Unique and optimized oiling system to improve lubrication and cooling
Advanced Aerodynamics
Partners: Williams Advanced Engineering with technical advice and consultancy from Norbert Singer
Every surface on the car re-assessed through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis
Elimination of front axle lift through redesign of front oil-cooler intake and venting, together with new front splitter
Optimization of one of the most iconic aerodynamic devices of the twentieth century – the ducktail spoiler.
Roof-channel and roof/rear window spoiler working with optimized ducktail and diffuser to generate downforce at rear
Optimization of engine intake and cooling performance through side-window ram-air intakes and rear deck-lid venting.
Mass Efficiency and Core Optimization Partners: Williams Advanced Engineering & RLE
Full weight-down study by Williams Advanced Engineering
Focus on torsional stiffness, mass efficiency and driver environment
Mass relocation for optimized chassis balance via moving engine forward and component reallocation to front trunk area
Full carbon fibre bodywork, every panel unique to DLS
Advanced Control Systems Partner: Bosch
ABS, traction control and electronic stability control (ESC) systems specifically calibrated for DLS by Bosch
Switchable driving modes including the option for traction control and stability systems to be turned off
Suspension
Partner: Williams Advanced Engineering
Lightweight multi-link, double wishbone, front suspension
Lightweight, aluminium, rear trailing arm, with integral brake cooling
Bespoke mass-optimized dampers with remote adjustment
Transmission and Driveline
Partner: Hewland
Bespoke, 6-speed gearbox, using magnesium casings with hollow shafts for maximum reduction of rotating mass
Reduced length to reposition engine forward for optimized weight distribution
Use of motorsport-style tripod joints, centre-lock wheel carriers and modern materials
Brakes
Partner: Brembo
Latest technology CCM-R carbon ceramic high performance, lightweight discs for both road and track use
Lightweight, monobloc calipers, developed for the study
Tires
Partner: Michelin
Bespoke-sized Pilot Sport Cup 2s developed by Michelin’s Development and Manufacturing team in Greenville, South Carolina.
Bi-Compound asymmetric design, and Variable Contact Patch 3.0 technology
Front: 245 / 35 / 18
Rear: 295 / 30 / 18
Wheels
Partners: BBS Motorsport and Williams Advanced Engineering
Lightweight 18” forged magnesium, monobloc, centre-lock wheels developed for the study by BBS Motorsport
High strength aluminium and titanium centre-lock mechanism developed by Williams Advanced Engineering
Advanced Lightweight Seating
Partner: Recaro
Lightweight carbon fibre sports seats specially designed with Recaro for DLS
Steering
Partner: MOMO
Lightweight carbon-fibre steering wheel specially developed by Momo for DLS.
Interior
Raised, manual gear-shift with exposed titanium and magnesium linkage and shift lights integrated in the tachometer
Drilled carbon and titanium pedals
Lightweight air-conditioning and heating system
Instrument gauges with hand-applied characters, floating in a carbon fibre instrument panel
