SINGER AND TUTHILL REVEAL ALL-TERRAIN COMPETITION STUDY

At the request of one of its long-term clients, Singer (the company famous for reimagining the 964-generation 911) has looked to a golden era of Porsche rallying in the 1980s, a time which saw the 911 SC RS and 959 take on the toughest terrain. The result is the first build Singer has released aimed at the competition environment.

The All-terrain Competition Study has been undertaken by Singer's engineers in California, partnering with UK-based 911 rally car assembler, Richard Tuthill, in a bid to deliver a Singer capable of competing in fast-paced off-roading and to demonstrate extensive all-terrain exploration capabilities. The client has commissioned two machines. The first — finished in Singer’s iconic Parallax White, but pictured here in, er, dirt brown, and based on a 1990 964 — focuses on high-speed desert rallying, while the second — painted Corsica Red — is configured for high-grip tarmac stages and disciplines. 911s prepared by Tuthill have dominated rally events for decades, with recent victory in the 2019 East African Safari Classic marking a remarkable fourth win in a gruelling 5,000km trek across Kenya and Tanzania. These successes sit alongside deep expertise from the world of WRC and the Paris-dakar Rally, stomping ground of the 953 in 1984. and Along overall with strength, dramatically each car increased features ride quick-release height, suspension carbon-fibre travel body panels wrapped around permanent AWD and a 450bhp twinturbocharged 3.6-litre flat-six linked to water-to-air intercoolers. A sequential racing transmission (with front, centre and rear differentials) is joined by twin five-way adjustable coilovers in each corner and handles 420lb-ft torque, while slowing is taken care of by four-piston brakes hidden behind forged wheels wrapped in BG Goodrich rubber. State-of-the-art GPS navigation, bespoke competition seats and a longrange fuel are also included in impressive specification.

“We feel confident this machine appeals to off-roading enthusiasm of all kinds, whether it be the pursuit of professional competition at the highest level or adventure and exploration,” said Singer founder, Rob Dickinson. “This project furthers our capabilities in all-wheel drive and dynamic response, something you’ll see more of from us in the future.”