The previous 991-spec 911 Targa proved that it's all about being a throwback machine rather than being a sportscar destined to be parked somewhere in the South of France. We all love the folding mechanism that shows that it's a real targa top sportscar and nothing else and with the arrival of the 992-spec 911 Targa, looks like the evolved version still wants to carry on the footsteps of its predecessor, any way it can.
Priced at 128,486 Euros plus additional costs, the Targa completes the normal 992-spec 911 range with the coupe and cabriolet in sight, and with the other two are enjoying the fruits of their labor because of more powerful versions on the horizon, the Targa feels like it's like being the only son in the family of girls, whatever that means.
While it retains the same folding mechanism from its predecessor, the new 911 Targa is powered by the same 3.0L flat-six turbo engine as the other variants, producing up to 450PS of power output and while mated to an 8-speed PDK, it can go from 0-100kph in less than four seconds and onwards to about 304kph. That's about the same as the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet of course.
While it's bulkier than the Cabriolet, the 911 Targa still packs the sane mild and tangy driving feel of its derivatives, be it a 2WD RR or a 4WD and compared to its previous model, it's performing better than ever because of its dynamics, direct steering ratio, rear-axle setting, available lift system on the front axle, and adaptive aerodynamics as experienced in other variants, not to mention the annoying ones like the Lane Keeping Assist with traffic sign recognition, Lane Change Assist with visual warning, Night Vision Assist with thermal imaging camera, ParkAssist, Surround View, and other safety features worth noticing.
Which of the normal 992 911 variants would you want to drive? The coupe? The cabriolet? Or the Targa?
Photo: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
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