Automotive
Singer is back at it, and this time the roof is gone. The California outfit’s latest project takes the 964-generation Porsche 911 Cabriolet and reimagines it into something that looks familiar at a glance but feels like a full reset once you start digging into the details. Convertibles have always been a big part of the 911 story, but anyone who has driven an older open-top car hard knows the tradeoffs. Singer’s whole mission here is to deliver that classic 911 Cabriolet vibe without the wobble, the creaks, or the sense that you are asking too much from a decades-old chassis.
The foundation is still a 964, but Singer reinforces the structure with additional steel and composite components to bring back the rigidity you want in a serious driver’s car. On top of that sits carbon-fiber bodywork inspired by the wide-body look of 1980s Turbo-style 911s, which feels like the perfect era to borrow from for a sunny, top-down cruiser. Singer is even fitting a new power-folding roof design to clean up the silhouette when it’s lowered, because let’s be honest, older cabriolets can look a little awkward with the top stuffed behind the seats.
The headline for gearheads is the engine. Singer’s reimagined Cabriolet uses an advanced 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six making 420 horsepower, and it brings some modern thinking to the party with water-cooled cylinder heads and variable valve timing. It is also set up to sing to an 8,000 rpm redline, which is exactly the sort of number that makes you want to find an empty on-ramp and “accidentally” take the long way home. A six-speed manual is part of the deal, because Singer understands that the whole point is the connection between your right hand, your right foot, and that flat-six soundtrack.
Beyond the powertrain, the hardware reads like a wish list for anyone who has ever built a 911 in their head. Carbon-ceramic brakes are on the table, the cars shown ride on 18-inch center-lock wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport rubber, and there’s traction control with multiple settings so you can tailor the experience to your comfort level. Singer also bakes in the kind of real-world usability features that make these cars more than just rolling jewelry, like a nose-lift system and modern infotainment with CarPlay and navigation.
Singer’s best work always comes down to the details and the way each commission has its own personality, and that’s true here too. One spec leans more touring and understated, the kind of car that looks almost anonymous until you notice the craftsmanship up close. Another takes a sportier stance with bolder aero and a more extroverted vibe. You can even go full whale-tail if you want to turn the volume up visually, but the beauty is that nothing feels forced. It all looks intentional, like the car Porsche might have built if it had Singer’s obsession with finishes and feel.
As for cost, Singer isn’t talking numbers, which is usually a polite way of saying it is not a conversation you lead with. What they are saying is that only 75 of these reimagined 964 Cabriolets will be built, and they won’t be rushed. For the wider automotive world, this is another reminder that the restomod space has matured into something bigger than nostalgia. When companies like Singer fuse old-school character with modern engineering, they’re not just restoring icons, they’re effectively creating a new category of boutique, driver-first vehicles that major manufacturers rarely have the freedom to build anymore.
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Mike Floyd is a finance executive by trade and a car enthusiast at heart. As a CFO with a keen eye for detail and strategy, Mike brings his analytical mindset to the automotive world, uncovering fresh insights and unique perspectives that go beyond the surface. His passion for cars—especially his favorite, the Porsche 911, fuels his contributions to Automotive Addicts, where he blends a love for performance and design with his professional precision. Whether he’s breaking down industry trends or spotlighting emerging innovations, Mike helps keep the site both sharp and forward-thinking.
