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One name for a car with three distinct characters: Targa. The 911 that was baptized after the famous Targa Florio race is a coupe, a convertible and a classic car, all rolled into one admittedly expensive package.
Just as the car rolled onto the stage for its big Debut earlier today, press releases came out revealing the all-import price aspect of the equation. Order books have been opened, with deliveries to take place this May in the US, just in time to enjoy the last days of Spring.
Two flavors of power are available, both based on Carrera models. The cheapest new model is the Targa 4, which starts at $101,600. The amazing thing is that this is actually a bit of a bargain. The equivalent Carrera 4 Cabriolet is $102,920 right now. Yes, you don't get the token rear seats, but the coolness factor is exponentially amplified by that amazing roof.
For the sake of reference, we'll tell you the Targa 4 is powered by a horizontally opposed 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine with 350 hp. Equipped with the optional PDK and Chrono package, it accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and reaches a top track speed of 174 mph (175 mph with the manual transmission).
Just lie the 4, the 4S version of the Targa is cheaper than a Cabriolet with all-wheel drive. It starts at $116,200, compared to $117,530. So you get to look cool and save $1,330. Is anybody going to buy a Cabriolet any more?
Powering the Targa 4S is a familiar 400 hp 3.8-liter engine which when equipped with PDK and Chrono teleports you to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.
Unfortunately, you can't have rear-wheel drive or a Turbo… yet. Maybe Porsche will launch that car in a couple of years, but for now, the one they have is just right!
Two flavors of power are available, both based on Carrera models. The cheapest new model is the Targa 4, which starts at $101,600. The amazing thing is that this is actually a bit of a bargain. The equivalent Carrera 4 Cabriolet is $102,920 right now. Yes, you don't get the token rear seats, but the coolness factor is exponentially amplified by that amazing roof.
For the sake of reference, we'll tell you the Targa 4 is powered by a horizontally opposed 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine with 350 hp. Equipped with the optional PDK and Chrono package, it accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and reaches a top track speed of 174 mph (175 mph with the manual transmission).
Just lie the 4, the 4S version of the Targa is cheaper than a Cabriolet with all-wheel drive. It starts at $116,200, compared to $117,530. So you get to look cool and save $1,330. Is anybody going to buy a Cabriolet any more?
Powering the Targa 4S is a familiar 400 hp 3.8-liter engine which when equipped with PDK and Chrono teleports you to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.
Unfortunately, you can't have rear-wheel drive or a Turbo… yet. Maybe Porsche will launch that car in a couple of years, but for now, the one they have is just right!
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