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The 911 concept follows a clear design
idiom which incorporates sloping dynamic
roof lines, accentuated front and rear wings
and round headlights. Together, these
features ensure that the
9 11 is just as
unmistakable now as it was 50 years ago.
It goes without saying that these principles
apply equally to the new 911 Targa. But
the car has the innovative roof concept
to thank for its individual looks and unique
engineering features. The elegantly
rounded rear screen and
the bar lent the original Targa a certain
lightness which
has inspired designers
throughout
the world of vehicle design,
and indeed beyond.
For the new 911 Targa, our designers
sought – and found – a way of directly
expressing both the distinctive individual
st yle of the original Targa and the sport y
performance that characterises the sev -
enth generation of the 911. Consequently,
Fashion changes.
But style endures.
Exterior design.
it now features an even flat ter silhouet te,
crisp clean lines and an extended wheel -
base for even greater stabilit y. Above all
else, a revolutionary roof concept
which,
rather than running counter
to the evolved
design idiom of the
9 11, blends with it to
create a harmonious whole. The result is
a design which is
purposely timeless and
yet always current.
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In detail: the wide front track which,
together with the flat roof line of the 911,
creates a particularly dynamic front view.
The standard Bi-Xenon headlights feature
round surrounds, thus combining classic
appeal with state-of-the-art engineering.
A profile view reveals that the new
911 Targa 4 models likewise have the
unmistakable silhouette of the 911.
The aluminium trim of the bar with
characteristic fins and ‘ targa’ logo
provide additional stylistic touches.
At the rear, every thing – the st yling, the
appearance, the effect – is crisp and
precise, thanks to the clean lines and slim
LED taillights. They help to accentuate
the horizontal contouring of the rear, an
impression which is lent additional
emphasis by the active taillight strip. The
stainless steel tailpipes are unmistakably
Porsche. A dual-branch design is used for the new 911 Targa 4S. The wide rear
spoiler is extendable which reduces

lift in all driving situations and increases
driving stability.
The new 911 Targa 4 is equipped as
standard with 19-inch wheels, the new
Targa 4S with 20 -inch wheels. The large
wheels enhance the authoritative sport y
presence of the new 911 Targa 4 models
even more. The t yres have a large rolling
circumference for improved comfort
and performance.
We’ll conclude with a quote from
Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the first
designer of the
9 11: ‘A coherently
designed product requires no adornment’.
That says it all really.
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The interior of a 9 11 doesn’t follow
a particular fashion. It follows clear
principles.
Principles which also apply to the
new 9 11 Targa 4 models. Here, the
predominantly sporty interior design is
successfully combined with a classic

layout and high-quality equipment.
There are no distractions, no gadgets;
every thing is focused on the driver and
on driving. This is the only way of
creating what you could call a sport y
st yle – you could even say it ’s the
very art of sports car design.
These principles are expressed in
practice by the ascending centre
console. Its sophisticated ergonomic
design utilises a clear operating logic
for its controls, such as those for the
individually adjustable two-zone air
conditioning system or for operating
the roof.
Sporty. Classic. Elegant.
It’s wonderful when all styles unite in harmony.
Interior design.
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The five round instruments with rev
counter
in the middle are timeless, whilst
the instrument cluster, with high-resolution
4.6-inch colour screen displaying naviga -
tion instructions or information from,
for example, the adaptive cruise control
function, the all-wheel-drive system or
navigation system, is state- of-the-art.
The materials used are both high qualit y
and st ylish. The steering wheel rim, door
closing handles, armrests and sections
of the seats are in leather. In addition to
the choice of standard colours – namely
Black, Platinum Grey, Luxor Beige and
Yachting Blue – a wide range of other
personalisation options are available for
the interior, including two-tone colour
combinations and special colours, along
with materials such as carbon, aluminium
and wood.
Trends, fashions, tastes. You can follow
them. You can be ahead of them. You can
also choose to go your own way. With
confidence and st yle.
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When it comes to a Porsche, it ’s not
just good looks that mat ter, but what
lies beneath. The engine has been the
character-defining feature of every 911
since
1963. And on the new 9 11 Targa 4
models, it ’s no different. The 6- cylinder
boxer engine, positioned low down at the
rear
of the car, succeeds in uniting t wo
characteristics that are normally mutually
exclusive – performance and efficiency.
Only by doing so is it possible to increase
power output whilst simultaneously
reducing fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions.
At the heart of all this are intelligent
efficiency-enhancing measures such as
the auto start/stop function and direct
fuel injection (DFI).
And then there’s the crucial weight
factor. The engines are of a light-alloy
construction, making them lightweight
and yet structurally rigid. The result
Design. Aesthetics. Style.
Even under the bonnet.
Engines.
is comparatively low fuel consumption
and a long service life.
Both engines are also equipped with
VarioCam Plus – a two-in-one engine
concept for adjusting the intake cam -
shafts and switching the lift of the intake
valves. This results in instant accele -
ration, exceptional smooth running
performance and an extraordinary
level of tractive power with a compara -
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The 3.4-litre engine of the
911 Targa 4.
The engine of the new 911 Targa 4
develops 257 kW (350 hp) at 7,400 rpm
and a maximum torque of 390 Nm at
5,600 rpm. When combined with the
7-speed manual gearbox, it accelerates
from 0 – 62 mph in just 5.2 seconds and
reaches a top speed of 175 mph.
The 3.8-litre engine of the
911 Targa 4S.
On the S model, the figures speak for
themselves: the 3.8-litre boxer engine
develops 294 kW (400 hp) at 7,400 rpm
and a maximum torque of 440 Nm at
5,600 rpm. When equipped with the
optional Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),
the new 911 Targa 4S completes the
0 – 62 mph sprint in just 4.6 seconds
and can continue on to a top speed of
182 mph.
Efficiency technologies.
At Porsche, reducing fuel consumption is
part and parcel of performance. It goes
without saying, therefore, that efficiency
technologies are standard features on
the 9 11 Targa 4 models and form an
integral part of the vehicle concept.
Whenever the car comes to a stop, the
auto start/stop function automatically
switches off the engine – and restarts it
swiftly and smoothly as soon as you
operate the clutch or, on models with
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), as soon
as you release the brake.
The thermal management system
regulates the temperature in the engine
and gearbox through the intelligent
manipulation of heat flow. The resulting
improvement in combustion efficiency has
a beneficial effect on fuel consumption. A further fuel-saving feature is electrical
system recuperation. This function
ensures that the bat tery is recharged
predominantly by the alternator under
braking conditions.
Direct fuel injection (DFI).
DFI delivers fuel directly into the combus
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tion chamber with millisecond precision.
The spray and cone angles of the multi-
hole injectors have been optimised for
torque, power output, fuel consumption,
emissions and efficient combustion.
Exhaust system.
The exhaust system of the 911 models
has been redesigned – acoustics included.
The stainless steel exhaust system
comprises two distinctive and independent
exhaust tracts. A selectable t win-tube
sports exhaust system featuring distinc -
tive polished stainless steel tailpipes
is available as an option. Activated by
a but ton, it produces an even more
intensive sports car sound.
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7-speed manual gearbox.
Pure, direct, precise. Short shift move-
ments and an optimum transition from
one gear to the next. The 7-speed
manual gearbox, fit ted as standard on
the new 911 Targa 4 models, combines
a high level of sport y performance with
an equally high level of efficiency and
offers extra comfort for longer journeys.
A gear indicator in the rev counter reminds
you which gear has been selected. The
upshift indicator in the instrument cluster
helps you actively conserve fuel.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
Available as an option for all new
911 Targa 4 models is 7-speed PDK
featuring manual and automatic modes.
It facilitates extremely fast gear
changes with no interruption in the
flow of power, while at the same time
improving acceleration.
Form follows function.
At lightning speed in the case of a Porsche.
Gears 1 to 6 have a sports ratio and top
speed is reached in 6th gear. In 7th gear,
the ratio is designed primarily to reduce
fuel consumption.
Thus PDK combines sporty performance
with efficiency and comfort – in t ypical
Porsche st yle.
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Coasting.
The coasting function available with

Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) enables
you to save even more fuel where the
situation allows. The engine is decoupled
from the transmission to prevent deceler -
ation caused by engine braking. In this
way, optimum use is made of the vehicle’s
momentum, allowing it to coast for longer
distances.
For example, you may want to slow down
from 62–49 mph in anticipation of the
change of speed limit ahead. As soon as
you release the accelerator pedal, PDK
automatically deselects the current gear and you begin to coast in neutral
until you
have reached your desired speed.
The
moment you engage the accelerator or
brake pedal, PDK selects the appro
priate
gear smoothly and seamlessly
within a
fraction of a second.
Another way to reduce fuel consumption
is to utilise the coasting function on
downhill gradients that are gentle enough
for you to maintain a constant speed.
Efficient on long journeys, such as on
the motorway, PDK remains ready to
respond as swiftly and precisely as you
would expect.
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Sports car aesthetes will love this topic.
Because it ’s all about curves. And sport.
And the enhanced Porsche Traction
Management (PTM) is in control of both.
Fit ted as standard, PTM is an active all-
wheel-drive system with an electronically
variable map-controlled multi-plate clutch,
automatic brake differential (ABD) and
anti-slip regulation (ASR). Drive power is distributed bet ween the
permanently driven rear axle and the
front axle by means of the electronically
variable multi-plate clutch. The status of
the vehicle is continuously monitored so
that it is possible to respond to different
driving situations. Sensors are used to
collect a range of data, including the
rotational speed of all four wheels, the
lateral and longitudinal acceleration of
the car and the current steering angle. If, for example, the rear wheels begin to
lose traction under acceleration, a greater
proportion of the drive power is automat -
ically transmit ted to the front axle by
a more positive engagement of the multi-
plate clutch. In addition, ASR prevents
wheel spin by adapting the engine’s power
output. During cornering, the optimal
level of drive power is distributed to the
front wheels to ensure excellent lateral
stability. In conjunction with
Porsche Stability
Management (PSM), PTM helps to ensure
the perfect distribution of drive power for
optimum traction in most road scenarios,
whether on long straights, through tight
corners, or on surfaces with different
friction coefficients.
There’s one thing that unites engineering and design:
an extraordinary fascination for curves.
Porsche Traction Management (PTM).