Design and body

Timeless classic with spectacular roof kinematics

With its extravagant design, the 911 Targa is a style icon among the 911 models. It is most closely related to the 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, their technology and body being largely shared up to the window line. The combination of its wide rear and Targa roll bar as well as its dome-shaped back window give the newest 911 an extremely dynamic appearance and a low-slung profile. Although its dimensions and silhouette are practically identical to those of other variants of the 911 Carrera, the visual focus of the Targa models is shifted towards the middle of the vehicle, like it is on so many classic Porsche racing cars.

Excellent driving dynamics thanks to a wide track and mixed tyres

The exterior design underlines the enhanced performance of the 911 Targa. At the front, its body is 45 mm wider than it was on its predecessor, which is clearly visible due to its more pronounced wheel arches. On the 911 Targa 4, these contain 19-inch front wheels and 20-inch rears, while the 911 Targa 4S is equipped with 20-inch fronts and 21-inch rears. The harmonious contours of its bonnet between its LED headlights feature a pronounced recess, which is a tribute to the design of the first generation 911. The rear of the car is dominated by its wider, variably extending rear spoiler and its seamless, elegant light bar. With the exception of the front and rear sections, the entire outer skin is made from aluminium.

Active aerodynamics with Targa set-up

The enhanced active aerodynamics of the new 911 generation can also be found on the 911 Targa. To achieve this, the active element control strategy for the rear spoiler and cooling air flaps has been modified depending on driving speed and driving mode. The 911 controls its aerodynamics across a range of configurations from the efficiency-optimised Eco mode to Performance mode, designed to deliver optimum driving dynamics.

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Design meets ergonomics: the 911 interior

The interior reflects that of the 911 Carrera models and is characterised by the clear and straight lines of the dashboard and its recessed instruments, inspired by the 911 models of the 1970s. Alongside the central rev counter – very much a characteristic feature for Porsche – two thin, frameless freeform displays provide additional information to the driver. A compact switch unit with five buttons for direct access to important vehicle functions is located below the 10.9-inch centre screen of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system. The standard PCM features include online navigation based on swarm data as well as Connect Plus.

Optimised roof design

The roof system has been further developed and consists of two moving parts: a soft top and a glass rear window, just as on its predecessor.  Two integrated flat magnesium elements ensure that the soft top is always perfectly taut and serve as noise and thermal protection, while the heated glass rear window is manufactured from weight-optimised laminated safety glass.

The roof can be opened or closed fully automatically in 19 seconds thanks to its more powerful electric actuators. At the press of a button, the glass rear window is raised while the roof is opened. The window, which is joined to the convertible top compartment lid, is then tilted and moved back. At the same time, two flaps in the Targa roll bar open and release the soft top kinematics. The soft top is unlatched, folds to the rear in a Z-shape as it opens, and stows behind the rear seats. A panel running across the car integrates the soft top. Finally, the flaps in the Targa roll bar and the rear window close again. When the roof is open, the driver can choose to manually erect a wind deflector integrated in the cowl panel frame, which significantly reduces draughts in the car's interior, most effectively between 50 and 145 km/h.

In order to prevent damage, the standard Park Assist system monitors the area behind the vehicle when the roof is opened or closed as the rear window swivels out beyond the rear of the vehicle during this operation. If the system detects an obstacle in the area around 50 centimetres behind the vehicle – such as a wall or another vehicle – it cancels the operation and thus prevents a collision. In this case, the reversing camera is activated and a message is displayed on the instrument cluster.

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