Porsche unveil 991 Targa in Detroit

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Targa 4 and 4S confirmed for latest generation at North American Auto Show

The new Porsche 991 Targa has been unveiled at the North American Auto Show in Detroit, heralding a return to the classic silver roll hoop that featured on the original Targa in 1965.
Since the 993 Targa was released in 1996, the alternative open-topped 911 has featured a fully
retractable glass roof. However, the 991 marks the return to a removable roof panel and large
wraparound rear screen last seen on the 964.

Unlike the 964, though, the steel B-pillar roll hoop is covered with painted aluminium cladding with a  flat silver finish, inspired by the Sixties Targa.
Similarly, design elements that should suitably please classic fans include the three vertical gills on
the B-pillar and raised ‘Targa’ leitmotif. However, while the roof on the original 911 Targa had to be
removed manually, the 991’s fabric panel is fully automated, launching at the push of a button.

The new 911 Targa will be available in both 4 and 4S guises, featuring the all-wheel drive model’s
ubiquitous wider rear track and flared arches. As withother four-wheel-drive 991 models, the new Targa will benefit from Porsche’s improved Porsche Traction Management (PTM) system that sends the majority of the engine’s power to the rear wheels.

With a 3.4-litre flat-six engine for base models, the 991 Targa 4 turns out 350bhp and is set to be priced from £86,281. The 3.8-litre Targa 4S will benefit from additional options as standard, with pricing bracketed at £96,316.

While the list price may seem high, a host of features come as standard on the two versions,
such as Bi-Xenon headlights, Porsche Stability Management (PSM) and the seven-inch
colour touch-screen Porsche Communication Management. The 991 Targa 4S also gains 20-inch
alloy wheels. Like every 991, each car is fitted with a Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (approved to
Thatcham Category 5 standard in the UK).

Despite the extra 90 kilograms of weight added by the Targa roof and all-wheel-drive system, Porsche have announced that the Targa 4 with PDK and Sport Chrono will hit 0-62mph in 4.8 seconds. The Targa 4S can cover the same sprint in 4.4 seconds, while both models are impressively fuel-efficient, the former capable of 32.5mpg, the latter 30.7mpg.

Both cars are available to order now, with the first customer deliveries expected to take place in
May. UK customers will of course benefit from a complimentary course at the Porsche Experience
Centre, Silverstone, where they can test the potential of their new 911. Further details of the new Targa’s
design can be found overleaf