Singer’s DLS Turbo heads to RM
A heavily reimagined 1990 Porsche 911 — Singer’s DLS Turbo build — is cataloged for auction at RM Sotheby’s, showing extreme customization and multiple reveal photos. It’s a rare opportunity to buy a one-off-ish restoration that blends classic 911 lines with modern turbo engineering. (x.com)
Chassis WP0ZZZ96ZLS404560 is offered as Lot 2 in RM Sotheby’s “Sealed – The Singer Drop” with a pre-auction estimate of $3,450,000–$5,000,000 and bidding opening 18 March 2026. (rmsothebys.com) The car is presented as “The Sepang Commission” and is described by RM Sotheby’s as one of just 99 DLS Turbo restorations produced by Singer. (rmsothebys.com) Singer’s DLS Turbo conversion for this car replaces the original M64 architecture with a 3.8‑litre, four‑valve‑per‑cylinder flat‑six featuring twin turbochargers, electronic wastegates, variable‑geometry turbines and air‑to‑water intercooling. (rmsothebys.com) RM lists the powertrain at an SAE Net 710 bhp and 750 Nm of torque while noting the DLS concept cars are capable of revving to around 9,000 rpm. (rmsothebys.com) The commission uses computational‑fluid‑dynamics‑designed carbon‑fibre bodywork with owner‑selectable track or road aero configurations stored in bespoke flight cases for quick swapping. (rmsothebys.com) This example wears forged magnesium centre‑lock wheels (19in front, 20in rear), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres and CCM‑R carbon‑ceramic brakes, hardware detailed by contemporary press coverage of the build. (autoblog.com) RM notes the car has entered the U.K. on a temporary import bond and will require either export on an approved Bill of Lading or payment of VAT and import duties for it to remain in the U.K.; the Sealed sale runs 18–25 March 2026. (rmsothebys.com)
