Porsche has debuted another pieces of its 911 trio just in time for summer. The 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 ad Targa 4S models feature the company’s signature Targa look with a touch of nostalgic flare and will sit alongside the 911 Carrera and Turbo models in the Porsche 911 (992) lineup.
The part that makes the Targa different is what makes it stand out to Porsche enthusiasts with a penchant for the model style. It features a fully automatic roof system with a wide roll hoop, movable roof section that tops the front seats, and a wraparound rear window – just like the 1965 model. Porsche says that the roof goes from open to closed in 19 seconds.
Porsche has given the model the exterior highlights of the rest of the 911 lineup – LED headlights, wide spoiler, and. aluminum skin (with the exception of the front and rear).
Powering both model is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six engine that is already a well-known part of the Porsche lineup. It produces 379 horsepower in the Targa 4 and 443 horsepower in the Targa 4S. This makes it about eight percent more powerful than its predecessor.
The engine is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission in both models but those desiring a seven-speed manual transmission can swap it out as a factory option at no cost on Targa 4S models. When you opt for the manual, you also get the Sport Chrono package added on.
The car features some new tech including Porsche InnoDrive, which includes adaptive cruise for the first time. There’s a Smartlift function, which programs grounds clearance into the system for daily use. Every model comes equipped with all-wheel drive.
The German automaker has refined its drive and handling systems. The Porsche Active Suspension Management system (PASM) comes standard on the 911 Targa models and features Normal and Sport drive models. Also standard one the Targa 4S is the Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) system, which includes an electronic locking rear differential with variable torque distribution. PVT Plus is available on the Targa 4. Targa models also get Porsche Wet standard, which senses water on the roadway and prompts the driver to switch to the car’s Wet drive mode.
Porsche equips the Targa 4 with 235/40 ZR front tires on 19-inch alloy wheels while 295/35 ZR tires on 20-inch wheels shoe the rear. Those cars also get 330-millimeter brake discs with black four-piston monobloc fixed callipers.
Targa 4S models get 245/35 ZR tires up front on 20-inch wheels and 305/30 ZR tires on its 21-inchers out back. They also get red-painted brake callipers (six pistons at the front, four at the rear) that pair with 350-millimeter brake discs. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) are an option.
Interior design takes its notes from 911 models of the 1970s and today. A compact switch unit with five buttons sits below the 10.9-inch infotainment touch screen. The standard features list for that system includes navigation and Apple CarPlay.
Further, owners wishing to splash out on a more customized Targa can opt for the long list of personalization from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.
As for price, Porsche hasn’t released that info yet, but it’s very likely that the new 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S will not be cheaper than their predecessors, which had starting prices of $110,300 and $124,300 respectively for the 2019 model year.
Porsche is already teasing the next trick up its sleeve- a special edition of the 911 Targa, which will debut in June.
2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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