essence of the early 911's golden age."

(Fans of alternative rock may wonder whether this is the same Rob Dickinson who was the lead singer and guitarist of Catherine's Wheel. It is. The group hit the charts with the single Black Metallic in the early Nineties.)

A highly efficient and responsive Jerry Woods Enterprises electric/hydraulic power-steering system is fitted to the Singer 911. The system maintains the vital 911 steering feel and feedback while quickening the steering reactions compared to the original ZF rack-and-pinion setup.

Brake upgrades include competition-grade Brembo four-pot calipers and rotors that are derived from the 917 and 930 models. Emulating the style of the early Fuchs wheels, the Singer 911 features lightweight, period-evoking Zuffenhaus five-spoke, three-piece forged aluminum wheels, 17x9 up front, 17x11 in the rear.

The stick is Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires measuring 225/45/17 up front and 275/40/17 in the rear.

Under the hood are three highly evolved versions of the classic 3.6-liter Porsche air/oil-cooled flat six found in the 993 series 1990-1998 version of the 911.

Each engine is comprehensively stripped and then meticulously blueprinted, balanced, and hand built using new or state-of-the-art components.

The three engine choices range from 3.6 to 3.9 liters, each with their own characteristics. The engines produce 300, 380, or 425 horsepower, with the top version aimed at owners who expect to take their Singer 911s to the track to exploit their capabilities.

Each engine is mated to a nearly indestructible six-speed Getrag G50 transaxle from the 964 series 911 that has been revised with close-ratio gears and a limited-slip differential. A twin-plate carbon clutch capable of with- standing 700 lb.- ft. of torque and a light- weight flywheel help transmit engine power to the transmission.

The Singer 911 is 50-state legal thanks to lightweight stainless-steel heat exchangers that flow to 100-cell catalytic converters, and a Singer Design stainless-steel muffler that helps enhance the motor's sonorous tone.

With a curb weight of just 2,400 pounds, the Singer 911 provides supercar levels of performance. Equipped with the 425-horsepower engine--with a power-to-weight ratio of 5.6 pounds per horsepower--the Singer 911 explodes from 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds, 0 to 100 m.p.h. in 8.5 seconds, and exceeds a top speed of 170 m.p.h.

The interior retains the feel of the early Porsche 911 models. Four-way adjustable seats recall the low-backed Recaro sports seats of the Sixties and

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