Often when a car manufacturer launches a mid-life facelift, it feels like it's too soon for some of the models in the range, usually the special ones. That's clearly the case with the 911 Targa, upon which the dust had not settled when Porsche introduced some major updates.
We've shown you guys exhaust clips of the Carrera S, but this is slightly different on many levels. For starters, all Targas are a little wider and come with standard AWD. They are also heavier than all the other 911, so extra torque helps. Plus, it's a real treat to see how the new taillights and rear decking work with what we consider the sexiest folding roof in the world.
As you may have noticed, there's a bright strip of light at the top of the engine deck now. A 3D effect has also been chosen for the taillights to give the back end a more modern appearance.
The exhaust system has also been updated and now features two round pipes in the middle of the car. How can this be the same for both the Carrera and the S models? Good question. Both the entry-level model and its more powerful cousin now use the same 3.0-liter twin turbocharged engine in different stages of tune. And apparently, until February 2016, all models get this custom sports system as a no-cost optional extra.
It sounds fantastic, and you would never suspect that this is the base engine with 370 horsepower. Of course, we would stop short of calling this a cheap car, since a new 911 Targa 4 starts at €120,000 before any options. That's as much as a couple of BMW M2s with, mind you, the same output.
Within the span of two and a half minutes, we also get a quick glimpse of the interior, which features the latest Porsche steering wheel design and a larger center console screen. What does the little knob on the steering wheel do? Well, it lets you change between Normal, Sport, Sport+ and Individual without having to take your hands off the wheel.
Taking just 4.3 seconds to reach 100 km/h, this 911 Targa 4 is a very impressive car in a straight line. However, it should also handle slightly differently due to the extra torque, the changes to the suspension and electronics.
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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