Porsche Press Release: 2014 911 Targa

[M491Cabriolet]

Have you all seen this? I'd be curious to hear what you think!



Atlanta. At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Porsche is introducing two new models to the 911 range: the 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S. These models are the first to combine the classic Targa concept with cutting edge, innovative roof technology. Just like the legendary original 911 Targa of 1965, the new models feature the distinctive Targa roof bar, a movable front roof section, and a wraparound rear window. But unlike the classic 911 Targa, the roof segment can be opened and closed at the push of a button. The fully automatic roof system stows the Targa top behind the rear seats.

Both 911 Targa models exclusively come in AWD version, featuring the wider rear track and body, and the same Porsche Traction Management (PTM), found in all 911 all-wheel-drive models. It is an active all-wheel-drive system that helps to ensure the optimal distribution of drive power for optimum traction in most road scenarios, whether on long straights, through tight corners, or on surfaces with different friction coefficients. The combination of the wide body, the Targa bar, and the wraparound rear window results in an extremely sporty and low-slung profile.

The 911 Targa 4 is powered by a horizontally opposed 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine with 350 hp. Equipped with the optional Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) and Sport Chrono package, the 911 Targa 4 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and is capable of a top track speed of 174 mph (175 mph with the manual transmission). The 911 Targa 4S delivers 400 hp from its 3.8-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine, and accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds when equipped with optional PDK and Sport Chrono package. The 911 Targa 4S is capable of reaching a top track speed of 183 mph when equipped with a manual transmission and 182 mph with PDK.

The 911 Targa 4 will have an MSRP of $101,600 while the 911 Targa 4S model will have an MSRP of $116,200. Both cars also have a destination charge of $995. Deliveries of the 911 Targa in the U.S. are scheduled to begin this summer.

[porsche930dude]

I actually really like it. gives much style and charactor to the rather bland and boring look of the newer 911s. but I think the power top is rather rediculous and they probrobly could have took 15k or so off the price if it didnt have that

[M491Cabriolet]

I think I like it too, but I reserve judgment until after I see it from the side. If they were somehow able to keep the silhouette of the coupe, I will really like it. If the roof looks flat, not so much.

[kennethg]

There's a video on the Porsche youtube channel. Pretty slick operation.

[prebordao]

Funny that they really replicated the shape and look of the targa bar vents...

[Dirty911]

I have a feeling there will be many threads on how to repair the top folding mechanism on pelican in the year 2034...

[gamin]

Great looking Targa. I agree that the top mechanism may prove problematic. Adds weight too.

[M491Cabriolet]

I was thinking of beginning to think about considering possibly considering (maybe maybe maybe) buying a 997.2 4S coupe. Looking at the 991 makes me wonder if I should look at one of these instead (coupe or Targa). I wonder if the Targas will drop more quickly in value over the coupes...

[Nick Triesch]

Really pretty car. I don't think the weight will matter all that much. With a few hundred more horse power than our cars it will still be very fast. And still weigh less than our cars. Still think the 993 has the best looking targa top even though it is much trouble.

[MrBonus]

I like seeing the traditional targa design coming back. I wish it came in 2wd variants.

[MrBonus]

Neat folding mechanism.

[Hnichols]

Originally Posted by Dirty911

I have a feeling there will be many threads on how to repair the top folding mechanism on pelican in the year 2034...

That's the first thing I thought.

Actually, I wonder whether there even will be a Pelican DIY community 2000+ era Porsches. They're so complicated that I doubt many of us will be able to do much with them. And they will be so expensive to maintain that people will end up just buying the new ones.

[Chuck.H]

Originally Posted by Dirty911

I have a feeling there will be many threads on how to repair the top folding mechanism on pelican in the year 2034...

>> Haha - or threads on how "I never put the top down because I don't want to wrinkle it"!

Chuck.H
'89 TurboLookTarga, 370k miles (I'm guessing 369k with top stored)

[DonNewton]

After owing a coupe for almost 30 years, this is the first Targa I'd own. Weight be damned. Who cares about weight in a car that's going to primarily be used to tour? Come on guys, Porsche is the only company that knows how to effectively mine their history for good effect.

[chuckoslovakia]

Car would be complete with some larger fuchs looking wheels.

[500_19B]

The top mechanism is very similar to the cabrio top (but with a larger "clamshell"!) The current cab tops are very reliable and I expect this one will be too.

[jlynch1960]

Be curious to see where all those arms for the Targa top stow when the top is both up and down?

[hbueno]

I like it, but sadly, it'll be 20-30 years before I can afford it.

Hugo

[dicklague]

ANY Targa is still a targa......... Personally I just don't like any of them.

[matt gineo]

I love it and want it!!!!