{"id":252296,"date":"2026-01-26T10:01:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T10:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/252296\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T10:01:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T10:01:16","slug":"singers-sorcerer-is-a-522kw-turbo-911-that-refuses-to-behave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/252296\/","title":{"rendered":"Singer\u2019s \u2018Sorcerer\u2019 is a 522kW turbo 911 that refuses to behave"},"content":{"rendered":"

Singer\u2019s Sorcerer debuts the new DLS Turbo programme using a 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six.
\nThe rear-drive, manual-only 911 produces about 522kW and revs beyond 9000rpm.
\nIt features a full carbon-fibre body, motorsport suspension and carbon-ceramic brakes.<\/p>\n

Singer Vehicle Design<\/a> has never been shy about indulgence, but its latest creation pushes well beyond the usual restraint. Nicknamed\u00a0Sorcerer, this reimagined Porsche 911<\/a> marks the first outing for Singer\u2019s DLS Turbo programme,\u00a0and it\u2019s about as far from subtle as a classic-shaped 911 can get.<\/p>\n

Based on a 964-generation 911, the car has been rebuilt from the ground up, with a reinforced chassis designed to handle a serious jump in performance.<\/p>\n

Singer describes it as an exploration of what happens when its high-revving, motorsport-inspired DLS engine meets turbocharging, and the result is unfiltered.<\/p>\n


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Turbocharged, and then some<\/p>\n

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At the heart of Sorcerer is a 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six, extensively reworked with water-cooled cylinder heads and a redline that sails past 9000rpm. Output is quoted at more than 700hp, which translates to roughly 522kW, alongside 750Nm of torque.<\/p>\n

Power goes to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox, with no attempt made to civilise the experience via all-wheel drive. The exhaust system, constructed from\u00a0Inconel and titanium,\u00a0handles the noise, while a fully exposed shift linkage inside the cabin doubles as mechanical theatre.<\/p>\n

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To help keep things pointed in roughly the right direction, Singer has fitted double wishbone suspension, lightweight trailing arms, carbon-ceramic brakes\u00a0and a front axle lift system.<\/p>\n

The wheels are forged magnesium items, measuring 19 inches at the front and 20 at the rear, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.<\/p>\n

Carbon everywhere, restraint nowhere<\/p>\n

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Visually, Sorcerer is anything but shy. The body is entirely carbon fibre, with a new front end featuring a deep splitter, reshaped bonnet and dramatically widened guards.\u00a0At the rear, the car adopts a longtail-style profile, with exhaust outlets exiting through the sides of a bespoke diffuser.<\/p>\n


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LED lighting and a towering rear wing complete the look, while the paintwork (Fantasia Blue) fades darker toward the rear, giving the car an almost ombr\u00e9 finish.<\/p>\n

Craft, turned up to eleven<\/p>\n

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Inside, Singer\u2019s trademark craftsmanship is pushed into more industrial territory. The seats are trimmed in Pebble Grey leather with Pearl Grey Alcantara centres, offset by Champagne-coloured piping. A redesigned steering wheel and custom floating gauges reinforce the one-off nature of the build.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith [the] DLS Turbo we wanted to celebrate the 911\u2019s evolution as an icon on both road and track and to explore the possibilities offered by turbocharging the remarkable engine developed through the DLS program,\u201d said Singer founder Rob Dickinson.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEach car is a collaboration with our clients around the world, and DLS Turbo services are our most ambitious yet, so seeing Sorcerer ready for its owner to drive is a very exciting moment for us and a fantastic way to start the year,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Singer hasn\u2019t disclosed pricing or whether additional DLS Turbo builds will follow. Based on Sorcerer, understatement clearly won\u2019t be part of the brief.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Singer\u2019s Sorcerer debuts the new DLS Turbo programme using a 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six. The rear-drive, manual-only 911 produces…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":252297,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[128946,146362,4915,30445,46527,111,43,139,69,6777,42823,146364,47988,6756,146365,146366,146363,146367,213,42824,42825,145],"class_list":["post-252296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-aftermarket","tag-bespoke","tag-classic","tag-classics","tag-custom","tag-new-zealand","tag-news","tag-newzealand","tag-nz","tag-performance","tag-porsche","tag-porsche-singer-sorcerer-911","tag-restomod","tag-restoration","tag-singer-porsche","tag-singer-porsche-911","tag-singer-sorcerer","tag-singer-sorcerer-911","tag-sports","tag-sports-performance","tag-sportscar","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252296","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=252296"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252296\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/252297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=252296"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=252296"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=252296"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}