Singer Vehicle Design is an American company that modifies

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s. It was founded by

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, who is also known as former frontman and guitarist of the English rock band

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. The company is based in Los Angeles, California. SLY 5601 (15649077859)

Name

The name Singer Vehicle Design pays homage to noted Porsche engineer

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as well as acknowledging Dickinson's previous career as a vocalist.

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

The company's main product is a "re-imagined" 911, which is a heavily modified coupe or Targa

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. Much of the bodywork is replaced with carbon fiber body panels and the engine is reworked by engine manufacturers such as

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, Ed Pink Racing Engines and Williams to produce significantly more power. The long hood of the

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replaces the shorter hood of the

. 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

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(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. File:Rennsport Reunion VI (31269555178).jpg, Singer DLS File:Singer DLS at (48125547787).jpg, Singer DLS File:GIMS 2019, Le Grand-Saconnex (GIMS0551).jpg, Singer DLS at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show File:Porsche 911 Singer (26472923935).jpg, A Porsche 911 Singer File:SLY 5617 (15834894855).jpg, The interior of one of Singer's Porsche 911s File:2022 Singer Turbo.jpg, Singer Turbo Study

References

External links

*{{official site, http://singervehicledesign.com
Singer 911 on Wikimedia Commons
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