Singer has officially handed over the first customer car completed through its DLS Turbo services, and it comes with a fitting name: Sorcerer. Based on the air-cooled Type 964-generation Porsche 911, this build marks a big moment for the California-based specialist, not just because it is the first of its kind to reach an owner, but because it shows how far Singer is willing to push the formula while still keeping that classic 911 soul front and center.
Visually, Sorcerer looks like it was carved out of a late-1970s endurance racing poster. The lightweight carbon-fiber body takes inspiration from the rare Porsche 934/5 racers, and the owner leaned hard into a track-focused setup with an aggressive front fascia and a tall rear wing that looks ready to pin the tail down at speed. It is finished in a graduated Fantasia Blue that darkens toward the rear, with satin carbon accents and Champagne-finished, 7-spoke center-lock magnesium wheels that perfectly sell the whole “jewel-like weapon” vibe Singer is known for.
The headline, of course, is what lives behind that widebody. Singer’s DLS Turbo recipe centers on a 3.8-liter flat-six that blends old-school air-cooled character with some very modern thinking, including water-cooled cylinder heads, twin turbochargers with variable turbine geometry, and an electrically powered horizontal fan. Singer says the result is over 700 horsepower with 750 Nm of torque, and it will spin past 9,000 rpm, which is a wild sentence to write about a turbocharged 964-based engine.
What makes that powertrain story even better is the commitment to driver involvement. Sorcerer is rear-wheel drive and paired with a six-speed manual, with a raised shifter and exposed linkage that turns every gear change into mechanical theater. At the same time, Singer acknowledges that this level of performance benefits from modern safety nets, so the car gets the latest generation ABS, traction control, and stability control developed with Bosch, plus selectable drive modes including Road, Sport, Track, Off, and Weather.
Underneath, this is still built around the owner’s original 964 monocoque, but it is strengthened during the restoration to handle the extra capability. Suspension gets serious hardware too, with double wishbones up front and lightweight trailing arms in the rear, while braking is handled by carbon-ceramic discs with monoblock calipers. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires wrap those lightweight 19-inch front and 20-inch rear magnesium wheels, and a nose lift system is included for the real world, because even race-inspired aero has to survive speed bumps.
Inside, the spec reads like a tailor-made suit. The seats are trimmed in Pebble Grey leather with Pearl Grey Alcantara centers and contrast Champagne piping, with matching Champagne brightwork and satin carbon fiber along the lower cabin. Singer also reimagines the classic 911 gauge layout with hand-built, floating instruments and Champagne bezels, a detail that feels equal parts motorsport and high-end watchmaking, while modern tech like navigation and phone connectivity is integrated quietly instead of screaming for attention.
As always with Singer, the point is not just the numbers, it is the process and the personalization. The company starts by stripping an owner’s 964 down to its steel chassis, rebuilding it with modern materials and engineering where it counts, then finishes it with the kind of detail work that makes you stare a little too long. Singer notes that DLS Turbo restorations are carried out at its UK facility and validated through extensive testing at major proving grounds and circuits, which helps explain why these cars feel more like a cohesive OEM-grade product than a typical restomod fantasy. Sorcerer is simply the first proof that the most ambitious version of Singer’s vision is now rolling out into the real world.
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