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Singer Teams With Red Bull Advanced Technologies to Reinforce Open-Top Porsche 964s

Engineers modeled the 964 chassis to validate a 13-piece carbon package that brings coupe-like dynamics to Cabriolet and Targa restorations.

Overview

  • Red Bull Advanced Technologies digitally scanned and recreated the 964 monocoque, using Finite Element Analysis to pinpoint torsional weak points.
  • The fix consists of 13 carbon-fiber structures bonded to the steel shell during Singer’s restoration process.
  • Singer and Red Bull report a 175% gain in torsional rigidity with benefits to handling precision, braking consistency, and overall refinement.
  • A correlated digital model was matched to physical test data, followed by a prototype build to verify the simulations before implementation.
  • The reinforcement package is integrated into Singer’s Classic Turbo Cabriolet and Targa commissions with a focus on minimal added weight and preserved packaging.