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Singer and Red Bull Boost Open-Roof 964 Rigidity by 175%

Motorsport-grade simulation validated by physical tests produced 13 carbon-fiber reinforcements bonded into Singer’s 964 monocoques.

Overview

  • The collaboration targets Cabriolet and Targa versions of Porsche’s 964 to deliver coupe-level dynamics without a significant weight penalty.
  • Red Bull Advanced Technologies rebuilt the chassis digitally from high-resolution scans and refined a Finite Element model to match real-world torsional behavior.
  • Engineers designed 13 carbon-fiber elements that are strategically placed to strengthen known weak points while preserving original packaging.
  • Singer reports a 175% increase in torsional rigidity, with benefits to handling, braking stability, and overall refinement in open-roof builds.
  • The reinforcement system is integrated into Singer’s Classic Turbo commissions, with executives citing a blend of heritage focus and motorsport-derived efficiency.