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'''Singer Vehicle Design''' is an American company that |
'''Singer Vehicle Design''' is an American company that modifies [[Porsche 911]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://jalopnik.com/the-best-porsche-911s-ever-come-from-this-magical-works-498991930 |title=The Best Porsche 911s Ever Come From This Magical Workshop |last=Torchinsky |first=Jason |date=2013-05-13 |website=Jalopnik |publisher=Gawker Media |access-date=2018-05-07}}</ref> It was founded by [[Rob Dickinson]], former member of the band [[Catherine Wheel (band)|Catherine Wheel]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a25828/flat-sex-porsche-911-reimagined-by-singer/ |title=Flat Sex: Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer |last=Smith |first=Sam |date=2015-06-05 |website=Road & Track |publisher=Hearst Digital Media |access-date=2018-05-07}}</ref> The company is based in Los Angeles, California. |
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[[File:SLY 5601 (15649077859).jpg|thumb|[[Rob Dickinson]] (on the right) with the Singer 911]] |
[[File:SLY 5601 (15649077859).jpg|thumb|[[Rob Dickinson]] (on the right) with the Singer 911]] |
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Revision as of 22:50, 1 March 2020
| Industry | Automotive |
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| Headquarters | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
Key people | Rob Dickinson (founder) |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Website | http://singervehicledesign.com |
Singer Vehicle Design is an American company that modifies Porsche 911s.[1] It was founded by Rob Dickinson, former member of the band Catherine Wheel.[2] The company is based in Los Angeles, California.
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Name
The name Singer Vehicle Design pays homage to noted Porsche engineer Norbert Singer as well as acknowledging Dickinson's previous career as a vocalist.[3]
Motto
The company's motto is "everything is important", a reference to their design philosophy in which no aspect of the car is overlooked and even the smallest details are enhanced.
Products
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The company's main product is a "re-imagined" 911, which is a heavily modified coupe or Targa Porsche 964.[4] Much of the bodywork is replaced with carbon fiber body panels and the engine is reworked by engine manufacturers such as Cosworth, Ed Pink Racing Engines[5] and Williams to produce significantly more power. The long hood of the Porsche 911 classic replaces the shorter hood of the Porsche 964. Relocated fuel filler and oil filler caps are a nod to historic Porsche race cars. The tachometer is colored in Singer Orange and displays values up to 11, a reference to the up to 11 meme (though engine redline is 7,900 RPM). The price of a 911 re-imagined by Singer starts at over $475,000 and can reach $1.8 million. Examples have sold at auction for well over $1M. Many of the components are bespoke and/or motorsports-grade.
Singer has also begun selling wrist watches.[6]
References
- ^ Torchinsky, Jason (2013-05-13). "The Best Porsche 911s Ever Come From This Magical Workshop". Jalopnik. Gawker Media. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
- ^ Smith, Sam (2015-06-05). "Flat Sex: Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer". Road & Track. Hearst Digital Media. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
- ^ Trop, Jaclyn (2017-12-24). "The Ultimate Porsche 911 Comes From California". Fortune. Time Inc. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
- ^ Ford, Tom (2018-04-27). "The latest Porsche modified by Singer is a map". Top Gear. BBC Worldwide. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
- ^ Hagerty (2017-01-25), The Engine Builder - Ed Pink Racing Engines | The Craftsmen Series, retrieved 2018-10-14
- ^ Perkins, Chris (2017-06-08). "Singer is Now Selling a $41,000 Watch". Road & Track. Hearst Digital Media. Retrieved 2018-05-08.