Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008
Targa 4S was introduced in 2006 as a version for the Porsche Carrera 4 – 997. While it was heavier than its coupe sibling, the powerful engine helped it to be almost as quick its coupe brother.
The airy feeling into a glass-roof vehicle cannot be described. The Porsche management decided to come back on the market with Targa versions for the 911 – 997 generation. That meant to have a removable side of the roof, over the front seats. The idea was not entirely new, but the way it did it, it was.
The car featured two glass panels that blocked the ultraviolet radiation but remained transparent. Thus, the heat transfer was smaller than on a regular glass panel. To offer better protection, a power shade was included. The front part of the glass slid opened and offered a true Targa experience. Unlike other 911s, the Targa 4 S featured hatch-style access. The rear glass was a tailgate, with hinges mounted over the B-pillars. That allowed it to open and provide access to an additional, 230 liters (8.1 cu-ft) storage area behind the rear seats. The roof was opened and closed in seven seconds.
The interior was offered with a choice of two steering wheels and four types of seats. The PCM (Porsche Communication Management) was fitted as standard, but the DVD-based navigation system was on the options list.
For the engine, the Targa 4S featured a 3.8-liter engine that offered 355 hp, 30 more than the non-S version. It was mated as standard to a 6-speed manual, while a 5-speed automatic with manual override (Tiptronic) was on the options list.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L 5AT (355 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3824 cm3 |
Power: | 261 KW @ 6600 RPM 355 HP @ 6600 RPM 350 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 400 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 174 mph (280 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/35 ZR19 || 295/30 ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.3 in (4427 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/60.9 in (1,488/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3340 lbs (1515 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4112 lbs (1865 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 286 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L 6MT (355 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3824 cm3 |
Power: | 261 KW @ 6600 RPM 355 HP @ 6600 RPM 350 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 400 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 179 mph (288 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/35 ZR19 || 295/30 ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.3 in (4427 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/60.9 in (1,488/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.1 cuFT (201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3252 lbs (1475 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 285 g/km |