The '80s are back. And they've brought along a carbon-fibre suit, 414 horses, and a costly sense of style.
Meet the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer. It's a rather long name, but it gives you time to mentally prepare for what you're looking at. This is not just another restomod. It's a glorious, oil-scented tribute to the G-Series 911, reinterpreted by the masters at Singer, with some help from Cosworth and Red Bull Advanced Technologies. Yes, that Red Bull.
What exactly is it?
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It starts life as a late-1980s or early-1990s Porsche 911 (Type 964)
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Then, Singer completely disassembles it
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Rebuilds it using aerospace-grade carbon fibre
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Adds some witchcraft from Cosworth
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And reinforces it with race-grade engineering from Red Bull's Formula One lab.
What comes out the other end is a car that looks like it's just rolled out of a Miami Vice storyboard, but drives like a modern GT3 that stopped reading social media in 2009.
The Engine: Old-School, New Tricks
Singer has taken the classic air-cooled flat-six, enlarged it to 4.0 litres, and then had Cosworth refine it further. It now produces 414 bhp and an undisclosed but meaty dose of torque. That's roughly 420Nm, sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
This is the first naturally aspirated Singer engine to feature variable valve timing and water-cooled cylinder heads. The revs? Over 8000 rpm. That's exotic car territory, but with a soundtrack that smells faintly of petrol station forecourts and cassette tapes.
Handling: Red Bull's Secret Sauce
Red Bull Advanced Technologies lent their expertise to reinforce the chassis of the old 964 shell, making it stronger and sharper than anything from the original era.
Add to that:
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Electronically adjustable four-stage dampers
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Carbon ceramic brakes
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A nose-lift system (for those blessed with speed breakers)
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And a new traction and stability control system with five modes: from "Hold my hand" to "You're on your own"
It's like giving an Atari game console the brain of a PS5.
Design: Carbon Couture
Visually, it's peak '80s excess, but polished and tightened. You get:
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Full carbon-fibre widebody
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The choice between a whale-tail spoiler or a clean deck lid
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Both options s available with a flight case (because why not)
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Optional rally-style pop-up driving lights in the bonnet
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And for the truly committed, a fixed or deployable rear wing
Everything here feels like it was built by someone who thinks carbon fibre should be worn, not hidden.
Interior: Vintage Soul, Modern Fit
Singer's cabins are always beautiful, and this one is no different. Handmade gauges pay tribute to the five-dial setup of old, while the trim can be customised endlessly. Leather, wood, aluminium, Alcantara — If you can name it, you can specify it.
The examples shown include:
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A sky blue grand tourer with a more relaxed setup
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A bright yellow, winged version that looks like it's late for qualifying
Only 100 Units. No, You Can't Afford One.
Singer will build just 100 units of this Carrera Coupe, and if you have to ask how much it costs, it's safe to assume your current bank balance includes decimals.
Estimates peg each build at around Rs 10–12 crore, depending on how wildly you spec it. For that, you get a hand-built machine that blends retro charm with real engineering substance.
Final Thoughts
The 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer is many things. A nostalgic nod. A technological showcase. A rolling piece of sculpture. But mostly, it's a reminder that driving joy doesn't have to be digital.
And yes, the rally lights rise out of the bonnet. That alone might be worth the asking price.
