Chris Harris Gets a Boost

Back in 2023, we sent Chris Harris to Millbrook where he met up with Marino Franchitti, the Singer test team and an early development car used to test DLS Turbo services.
Chris was part of the team that explored the 911’s naturally aspirated heritage through our DLS services, beginning in 2016.
He's back with us, as we explore the world of forced induction. With the first completed restorations arriving next year, we take a look behind the scenes with our latest film.
Join the team for some questionable woolly hats and niche jokes about chocolate bars.
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[@Snakebloke]

_"Dark green. With a Cohiba interior...and, I'd like an extra pair of testicles, to drive it, please."_ A man of _impeccable_ taste - and a sense of humour. The BBC didn't deserve him.

[@mutley66]

So Dario is driving test T50s for Gordon Murray and Marino is driving for Singer. What a family.

[@Adriaaan]

Wait, they're brothers?

[@R03333]

Imagine the Christmas lunch conversation

[@ghlibisk67]

His cousin is Paul di Resta too

[@mikeb3018]

Chris Harris + Singer = motoring perfection

[@darrenkilby5007]

Nice to see chris back out in the wild again

[@geoffjohnston1531]

Personally speaking I'm not a big fan of the rear end (trying too hard), but that's just me. Sounds great and clearly being engineered to drive brilliantly. I can't wait to see Mr Harris driving the properly tweaked version with nobody needing to be in the passenger seat! Rear end would stop me buying one.

[@Pccart1121]

Well the rear end and the money :)

[@lukedermott1589]

Oh come on! Just say it! It’s UGLY!

[@chadl.981]

@@lukedermott1589 Nyet. Rear end is fine.

[@lwwells]

That rear end is historically inspired. It is trying to look authentic.

[@Sum_Ting_Wong]

Who was Mr Happy sitting next to Chris on the test drive? He looks like a right laugh

[@Car_Sparky]

Thats Daniel lol

[@Snakebloke]

"Daniel, from Mahle" the German motorsports parts company. They make the forged pistons for the engine. He's got that sterotypically emotionless face, that one would expect from a German Engineer (assuming he is in fact German, of course...)

[@dair919]

Us Daniel's usually need a pint or two to loosen up.

[@Fester_]

I am speechless.

[@jimmymcgoo8641]

Did his face offend you Karen?

[@wearetheunknown8162]

That is perfect, 12 year old me would have a poster of that on my bedroom wall, and 40 years later the poster would be on my Workshop wall, absolutely love it, perfect colour I would have too. Fantastic job. 🥳

[@karlvanginderdeuren4009]

I heard Nakai was shouting 'too wide' when he saw it

[@Keith.Ntshangase]

I will neva miss a video when there is Chris Harris in it It definitely a moment of a lifetime 🇿🇦

[@Tyrekickingwetdreamer]

Best thing about this video is Chris's jumper highlighting proper excitement rather than a shopping cart ❤

[@chrise2329]

That rear track width is just nuts!

[@Elberoth]

Akira Nakai (RWB): you can't get any wider in back. Singer: hold my beer!

[@Thedmcke3]

You have GOT to give us more than 6 minutes of this

[@HussainS-p2k]

What a great nostalgic move from singer to work with Chris .. smart

[@jasonb4988]

The 930 was and is ICONIC .. To be made in 2024’ makes it imaginative and amazing ! Can’t wait to it develop .. woohoo !

[@DavidPluimer]

Those vents on the rear of the front wheel arches...woof. Nevermind that rear end.

[@stevecarter5084]

Have been lucky enough to drive a number of No1 prototypes,it’s a brilliant feeling so can understand the smiles from Chris and his colleagues… a it looks amazing as well!

[@mmb1487]

That boy Chris can drive the wheels off any car always exciting to see him push a car to the limits

[@BoltonMowell]

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[@BoltonMowell]

Can't share much here, I take guidance from ‘Angela Dawn Hudson’ a renowned figure in her industry with over two decades of work experience.

[@BoltonMowell]

SHE’S MOSTLY ON TELEGRAMS APPS WITH HER NAME.

[@BoltonMowell]

HDAngela

[@HenryFredman]

I agree that there are strategies that could be put in place for solid gains regardless of economy or market condition, but such executions are usually carried out by investment experts or advisors with experience

[@RoswellMorse]

Well this is not my first time of seeing her name on social platform. I think she's extremely brilliant and lucrative at the same time 💯

[@petrolheadfrombr]

I'm a simple guy, I see Chris Harris and a Singer, I hit like.

[@samuelgarrod8327]

You are so simple that you couldn't think of an original comment.

[@paulharrison443]

@@samuelgarrod8327 oh the irony

[@ehyojono]

Singer now makes a car sound and operate just as epic as listening to The Wall the first time in it's entirety. Bravo!

[@jvandenberg1987]

Looks like a Murcielago footprint. Like an arrow, wider in the back then the front. Looks cool....

[@kirknorris9873]

Can't wait for these to start coming up for sale over the next two years.

[@monkylondon]

Please may I review a Singer, any Singer I'm not picky. Can leave family members as a deposit. Love this and that 930 turbo recreation is something else.

[@cheesepizza87]

Anything Singer - Yes

[@GadgetTherapy]

What a car! who better to drive it than Chris, one of the best car reviewers in the world.

[@Blackgreygrain]

The affect of Chris’s passenger really “sets” the vibe as he narrates

[@2manycars713]

I had a 964 DLS, it was called the Ella commission. Sold it to someone in Scotland who changed it to the ‘Peppermint’ commission. It simply just wasn’t a good car. It’s hard to stuff modern tech into a 34 year old car and make it work, nothing actually synced properly and it kept on breaking down. I really hope this Turbo is a lot better than the original DLS and they have worked out all the bugs because they are beautiful to look at.

[@oneeleven9832]

Personally i think the rear is genius 👌…the rest looks mega as well.

[@olik136]

it does look like a normal Porsche drove into a color matched stack of boxes... but in a good way

[@ChrisGlendinning]

If there is any form of god, he has to be driving one of those, with a silly big grin. 😂👍🏼👍🏼

[@petermuskett3414]

I need an hour long video from the next day please

[@MattyI971]

I trust this video is another Neil Carey special, it's lovely. Now isn't it a pity there was no banter like in XP7 with Chris Goodwin. "Sharon Stone" anyone ? 😁

[@thomasLivesInANewCountryNow]

That back end takes 3/4 of the road

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

I love it - totally bonkers car nobody ever asked for - its a piece of mechanical art

[@Graffitisticks]

The Pep Guardiola of cars

[@888mf4]

I would love to drive this crazy Turbo

[@mmb1487]

Listen to that Engine ahhh yes

[@michaelsummerell8618]

"Don't want to be the man who shunts a prototype..." Hammond's already been there and done that...

[@jackkramer3884]

Hammond can’t drive, that’s why. Harris on the other hand…

[@axe2grind244]

I’m a regular Joe so I’ll never know, but I like non turbo Singers much better. I’ve been up close to the Toronto DLS car and it’s beyond words.

[@pauln0371]

This must've been filmed either the back end of 2023 or beginning of 2024..

[@Fastvoice]

Read the description. It says 2023.

[@lornaandretti1701]

2024 geeze the drivers ....hehehehe

[@DonAl9114]

It will be interesting to see the performance on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring in Germany. The lap time there will be key to proof the performance. 😊😊😊

[@boogboog8097]

I'm guessing 750 bhp is where it ends up, what a thing 👌

[@mciarlillo1309]

Absolutely incredible. What is the white cylindrical object on the left rear quarter just behind the tire?

[@71cuttdog]

Driving under someone else’s insurance 😂😂 WTF!

[@cardiganvisual157]

Dieses Gefährt ist für die Landstraße, nicht für die Autobahn. Danke an die Regierung, dass wir diese Dinge noch in Deutschland haben.

[@N1CH0LAS007]

Badass build 👌

[@morphyon]

Continuation of the 959 engine with other means

[@imi4449]

Thats just so f awesome

[@ironman8fitnesspl-eire75]

Great video...❤

[@in2minutesorless64]

Wow!!

[@staceybirch5716]

"What a (bloody horrible) thing"

[@alanprobsten2858]

This is literally an ad for singer.

[@samsung5]

It’s a video on Singer’s channel…

[@JamesMonty]

With Halloween coming up, was that a corpse you were driving with?

[@genemounce8302]

Sorry boys and girls but my money is still going towards a Tuthill. Singer is like a Revology Mustang. It's all in the name.

[@benjames6929]

Big nod to the Jumper Chris ✌️

[@Fester_]

Nice.

[@MrBackflip500]

Chris Harris✅

[@Porsche911owner]

nice car~~

[@christianwestling2019]

Is Dario Franchetti the ultimate european man? A name that sounds like he's from Sicily but a voice like he's from Scotland. 😀

[@jbelder71]

Do cars like this that are considerably wider in the rear than the front have unique handling characteristics that need to be accounted for?

[@ValuedComment]

These videos feel a bit like the ones with Gordon Murray and Dario Franchitti that documented the development of the T50, except the DLS Turbo was at Goodwood last year, so it seems a bit odd to release videos as though it's still in development. Also, I probably would have had just Marino and Rob talking about the car. Marino is obviously the more talented driver so I'd rather have his opinion than Chris's. The people who think Chris is the best reviewer also think Magnus Walker invented the concept of Outlaw Porsches. It felt like Chris sold out when he went to Top Gear, and now he's doing a road trip series with Paddy McGuinness...

[@kiwihame]

Wow! Automotive lust personified. The Turbo, not you Chris.

[@rogerrolex6981]

Geeewiz I believe just about everyone that’s interested in PORSCHE CAN RESTOMOD ONE WITH A ENDLESS BUDGET OF $2 MILLION 😮😮

[@lyckantrope]

Soon Singer will release 911 CH (Chris Harris edition).

[@Whosthatbling]

No I don’t think so 🤦‍♂️

[@buggeroff9]

Is it a souped up Porsche?

[@loufred9577]

Is the passenger alright? 😆😆

[@watalounge1980]

this car needs the slant nose!

[@1jonblaze]

What a car, what a crap idea to film it on a day like that

[@harryspeakup8452]

You film it when it's there

[@1jonblaze]

@@harryspeakup8452 and then show the car going round the track at about 30mph 🙈

[@urbanstrencan]

Singer Porsche is just a masterpiece of design and engineering, a proper art piece for the road. I'm glad to see Chris Harris drive it and I can't wait for more from him and the Singer. Singer Dakar coming ;) ?

[@911engineguy]

Snow? when was this filmed?

[@Fastvoice]

Read the description. It says 2023.

[@Tyrekickingwetdreamer]

Why is he driving aroung a corpse with its eyes glued open ?

[@tpitale]

This one might be a miss for me. Too wide at the rear. Reminds of a dually truck. 😢

[@ChrisSaddlerSam]

hmmmmm.... one question: WHY the ducktail??? :( That wing doesn't match/fit with the rest of the car... aesthetically!!! Sorry guys... And believe me, I'm your biggest fan!

[@ChrisSaddlerSam]

And since this is an early development car.... I'd like to see it evolve, maybe with a wing inspired by the legendary 959! THANK YOU

[@ametti000]

Is this video 8 months old? It must be Feb24?

[@Fastvoice]

Read the description. It says 2023.

[@ValladolidArde]

Engineeer here, the fact they are so scared of dumping boost into it is a huge red flag...why isn't the Ed Pink team developing this Singer motor as usual?

[@gt1r]

Ed Pink is not Singer’s only engine manufacturer…DLS-T engine shares architecture with the DLS (Williams engineered) engine. Singer has also used Cosworth, and several others early on. The goal here is not out right horsepower. The goal is not to go out and over stress the test car on its first outing. You build a car gradually, and find the limits.

[@dodge3048]

This is an R&D car and this was filmed part year. They were testing an early iteration. To make it driveable on the road it's wise to get the calibration sorted for low revs and boost then gradually wind everything up and recalibrate as you go to ensure you retain the desired characteristics. If you just dumped boost into it you'd make life rather difficult for yourself.

[@Scalarissa]

Thankfully it's a design I find ugly and I dont want one. I'll continue to lust after the stock DLS and probably end up ordering a 993 based Kaege Retro or Theon in due course. The styling of either is my preference

[@mimurad99]

🤲🏼❤️❤️

[@CameronMcMillan22]

'Is that Marino?' 'no, it's a cotton/polyester blend with custom stitching' ... boom boom

[@ifirebolti2789]

Booster seat?

[@Kenny-tc6rg]

Sound's like a 70's le mans machine. Probably no better praise is needed. We do however need to see it flat out! When's prt2?

[@RumblestripDotNet]

Not that I can afford one, but this is just not pretty. The early Singers had an elegance to them, this, especially from the rear, looks clumsy. I'm not a fan of RWB's but those look prettier than this.. One persons opinion, your mileage may very. Talk to your Doctor to see if the Singer Turbo is right for you.

[@williammorris3334]

The 935ish rear end , no, just no.

[@denizhanozkara]

never will be able to buy one is...

[@bigshorty4855]

No review? Hp, weight etc.

[@Whosthatbling]

The back looks horrendous 🤦‍♂️

[@kevinacronin]

I love this and all Singers, but the growing number of "tesla swaps" into 911s show it's simply a matter of time before everyone abandons ICEs in pursuit of pure ultimate performance. Listen to the conversation about "getting more out of it" & all the hoops they have to jump through to get more engine performance. If performance is THE goal, just go electric if more (horsepower, torque, acceleration - 0-60 in 2 seconds anyone?, every metric) is what you want. When will Singer make electrics? (have they?) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJXCgqWIjNd7gJI Yes, ICEs will be around forever for nostalgia & growing up through the 70s-now I love the sound of so many ICEs, but electric performance can't be beaten. Look at the McMurtry Speirling. It is untouchable.

[@BadlyDubbed]

Girth

[@robertsaca3512]

Zero information in this. How much power/torque? What's it like to drive etc? Just video of a 911 with a fugly body kit so far.

[@poizonfreak9967]

That thing got a huge booty.

[@warpspeed9877]

Please do something about the rear end. It looks blown out of every proportion...Cartoonish is the right word.

[@jsanford01]

Already this cold in the UK?? 😅

[@nolanbryan9195]

Pretty pointless vid

[@louKushh]

that is the ugliest 911 I've ever seen

[@hokayleesan]

BORING