The 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition is aimed at collectors and design-oriented enthusiasts alike with its unique combination of exquisite materials, detailed craftsmanship and historical design elements from the 50s and early 60s.
“It’s important for us to emphasise the lifestyle nature of the brand more strongly in future. With their positioning and timeless coolness, Heritage Design models represent an intentional supplement to contemporary and future hybrid and electric vehicles, where the emphasis is more on technical innovations,” says Boris Apenbrink, Head of Special Vehicles at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. “Porsche set benchmarks in terms of design and styling from the outset – vehicles from different eras are style icons nowadays. “We’re bringing back these iconic looks and thus proving that Porsche is staying true to its roots, even in the age of electrification,” adds Ivo van Hulten, Head of Interior Design Style at Porsche.
The first Heritage Design model from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur is based on the new, recently launched 911 Targa 4S of the 992 generation and features the latest chassis, assistance and infotainment technologies. It’s powered by a 331 kW (450 PS) biturbo engine. Combined with the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, the high-tech boxer engine can reach a maximum speed of over 304 km/h and accelerates the 911 Targa 4S (with Launch Control) from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3.6 seconds.
The equipment fitted as standard is extensive, as is typical for Porsche. Lots of options from the 911 model range are available, too. These include the sports exhaust system (silver or black tailpipes), Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) with brake calipers painted black (high-gloss), rear axle steering, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), the Sport Design package and the Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System.
The 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition is now available to order and will be in dealerships from autumn 2020. The edition is limited to 992 models, matching the internal model series abbreviation.
The exterior: Exclusive exterior colour and “Spears” motorsport graphics
The Cherry Metallic exterior colour exclusive to the 911 series takes up the style of the 50s in a modern interpretation with its slightly brown shade. Alternatively, two solid colours (Black and Guards Red), a metallic colour (GT Silver Metallic) and a special colour (Crayon) are also available for the special model. Porsche also offers selected individual colours on request for customers wanting to design the exterior of their car for maximum individuality.
One striking design element is the “Spears” motorsport graphic on the front wings: high-quality white livery in the shape of a spear. These “spears” recall the early days of Porsche motorsports. At first, the race cars were painted after collisions to hide any marks. Later, the spears were used as a kind of “warpaint” and were one of the first design elements customers used to personalise their vehicles. There are also motorsport graphics with a historical design on the sides of this special model, quite deliberately conveying a high level of recognition of the 911 Speedster Heritage Design package of 2019. The sporty look can be supplemented by race numbers from 0 to 99 on request.
Gold-coloured lettering at the rear and on the targa bar, as well as the historic Porsche crest on the wheel hub cover and the bonnet, complete the overall picture. The 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition has 911 Carrera Exclusive Design wheels in Black high-gloss (or, optionally, in Platinum satin gloss) in the 20 or 21-inch format and black-painted brake calipers with the classic look. Other design features include the Porsche Heritage badge on the luggage compartment grille and silver sports tailpipes.
The interior: Comeback of corduroy
The special design of the exterior is also reflected in the interior. Even as you get in, the brushed aluminium panels bearing the words “911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition” indicate the vehicle’s exclusivity. The Heritage Design floor mats are a matching detail.
The Bordeaux Red two-tone leather upholstery and Atacama Beige OLEA club leather were designed exclusively for this edition. To match the rather muted exterior colours, customers can also choose two-tone leather upholstery in Black and Atacama Beige. Corduroy, a fabric already used in the Porsche 356, makes a comeback and brings the fashion style of the 50s back to life. This soft ribbed fabric is used on the centre panels of the seats and in the door panels. “Old colour and equipment cards, museum vehicles, design elements from the corresponding era – we took all this as our inspiration to reinterpret the design language of the past,” explains van Hulten. The overall look of the interior is rounded off with perforated Alcantara® in Atacama Beige on the headlining and the A and B pillars.
The modern instrument cluster with two high-resolution seven-inch displays creates historical bonds in many ways: the analogue rev counter has a classic pointer. When the engine is started, the colour of the hands and digits changes from white to green. The equally green scale lines are another blast from the past – derived from the Porsche 356. The clock from the standard Sport Chrono package on top of the instrument panel also has green digits.
The historic Porsche crest is also reflected in the interior. It underlines the exceptional craftsmanship on the headrests and steering wheel, together with the embossed “Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur” lettering on the cover of the stowage compartment. The individual limited-edition badge on the decorative panel above the glove compartment is applied by hand. The car key painted in the exterior colour and the key pouch made of two-tone leather, also enhanced with the historic Porsche crest, are further examples of the attention to detail. The leather document folder and the specifically designed indoor car cover underline the vehicle’s aim of being a true collector’s item.
The Heritage Design package: Selected interior elements for all 911s
Along with the introduction of the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition, selected interior elements will be available for all current 911 models.
The Pure Heritage Design package includes:
- Two-tone leather upholstery in Black/OLEA club leather in Atacama Beige or Black/Black
- Seat centre panels and door panels in corduroy
- Instrument cluster in Heritage Design
- Heritage Design Sport Chrono clock (in conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono package option)
- Historical Porsche crest embossed on the headrests
- “Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur” logo embossed on the cover of the stowage compartment
- Seatbelts in Atacama Beige (in combination with the interior Black/Atacama Beige leather)
- 911 badge in silver
- Door sills in aluminium with embossed 911 logos
