Tuthill 911k

[AndrewD]

How does a 911K compare to a Singer DLS?

I think they are working on getting a head to head review by Mr Catchpole or similar.

I believe the DLS is 1200+ kg wet. So probably not really a lightweight. And it is a 964 backdate. However, it is a work of art and good to have all these choices.

I imagine the 911K is completely different. It is 845kg wet, and is an immersive experience to drive. It also rides on 15 inch wheels with some tyre sidewalls.

[markm]

That is one gorgeous looking car Andrew, very very nice indeed

[RobFrost]

Resurrecting this thread as I own 911K number 2 and have been driving it in all weathers regularly for about a year now. My last closest aircooled cars have been a 2.7RS (for delicate feel), a 993 GT2 (for power) and a 993 RS Clubsport (just lovely to flow down your favourite roads).

The 911K is however like nothing else I have driven. It is an extreme sensory overload. Guess what, you can drive it to 11,000 time and time again. The sound it makes on the way makes me scream and laugh every time. But it has so much mid range that actually most of the time you drive 4-9,000 and the car is ballistic. Way faster than the GT2 that’s for sure. People talk about the engine but the car weighs 850kg with fuel and Richard has done an amazing job with the chassis. More needs to be said about the way it drives.

Anyway, it is a brilliant monster of a car and I will happily answer questions of course if you have any.

What crank did they use in it? I imagined it would be shorter than 66mm stroke and custom made for the job.

Also, is it a 993 case?

I understand it's the Swindon Powertrain 24 valve heads, right?

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[AndrewD]

Resurrecting this thread as I own 911K number 2 and have been driving it in all weathers regularly for about a year now. My last closest aircooled cars have been a 2.7RS (for delicate feel), a 993 GT2 (for power) and a 993 RS Clubsport (just lovely to flow down your favourite roads).

The 911K is however like nothing else I have driven. It is an extreme sensory overload. Guess what, you can drive it to 11,000 time and time again. The sound it makes on the way makes me scream and laugh every time. But it has so much mid range that actually most of the time you drive 4-9,000 and the car is ballistic. Way faster than the GT2 that’s for sure. People talk about the engine but the car weighs 850kg with fuel and Richard has done an amazing job with the chassis. More needs to be said about the way it drives.

Anyway, it is a brilliant monster of a car and I will happily answer questions of course if you have any.

What crank did they use in it? I imagined it would be shorter than 66mm stroke and custom made for the job.

Also, is it a 993 case?

I understand it's the Swindon Powertrain 24 valve heads, right?

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Sorry for delayed response. Custom crank and case. Heads are a joint development with Swindon I believe.

[RobFrost]

Thanks Andrew. I hope you're enjoying it.