Porsche Unveils the New 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S
Porsche 911 Targa 4 | Porsche 911 Targa 4
Porsche 911 Targa 4S | Porsche 911 Targa 4S
The New Porsche 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S Debut
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• A classic Targa top reminiscent of the first Targa model, born in 1965.
• Elegant yet racy styling that suits both seaside resorts and circuits.
• Enhanced performance with a more powerful flat-six turbo unit than the previous generation.
• An all-weather sports car equipped as standard with Porsche Driving Mode for maximum stability, even in wet conditions.
Porsche Japan announced on May 18 that it has begun accepting reservations for the "Porsche 911 Targa 4" and "Porsche 911 Targa 4S," the all-wheel-drive Targa roof models of the 8th generation 911, from the same day.
Engine Power Increased for Both Targa 4 and Targa 4S
The Targa, the third model in the new 911 lineup following the coupe and convertible, features a Targa bar, a movable roof section above the front seats, and a wraparound rear window, just like the legendary first Targa model introduced in 1965. The roof can be opened or closed in just 19 seconds.
The 3.0-liter 6-cylinder horizontally opposed twin-turbo engine mounted at the rear produces a maximum output of 283 kW (385 PS, +15 PS from previous generation) at 6,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 450 Nm at 1,950–5,000 rpm for the Targa 4, and a maximum output of 331 kW (450 PS, +30 PS from previous generation) and a maximum torque of 530 Nm at 2,300–5,000 rpm for the Targa 4S.
Paired with the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK) and the optional Sport Chrono Package, the 0-100 km/h acceleration is 4.2 seconds (0.1 seconds faster) for the Targa 4 and 3.6 seconds (0.4 seconds faster) for the 4S. Top speeds are officially announced as 289 km/h (2 km/h increase) for the Targa 4 and 304 km/h (3 km/h increase) for the 4S.
Both models come standard with the Porsche Active Suspension Management system (PASM). Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) is optional on the Targa 4 and standard on the 4S, and Porsche Wet Mode is also standard.
The Targa 4 features front 235/40R19 and rear 295/35R20 ZR tires with 330mm brake discs and black 4-piston monobloc fixed calipers. The 4S is equipped with front 245/35R20 and rear 305/30R21 ZR tires, and 350mm front 6-piston and rear 4-piston red-painted calipers.
Compared to the previous model, the exterior is characterized by more pronounced wheel arches and a bonnet with a distinctive indentation reminiscent of the original 911. The outer panels, excluding the front and rear sections, are made of aluminum.
The interior features a linear dashboard and recessed instruments, evoking the 1970s 911 Carrera.
The price for the 911 Targa 4 is 17.29 million yen, and for the Targa 4S it is 20.60 million yen.
