Photos and story by Emily Atkins, Provinz Editor
(from Provinz February 2014 page 26)
The reborn Porsche 911 Targa stole the show at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Those expecting a re-hash of recent editions’ sliding glass roof were surprised by the return of the “hoop”.
This Targa is a soft-top mechanical wonder that needs to be seen to be truly appreciated. Watching the roof mechanism in action seemed to be the favourite activity of a majority of the car writers in attendance at the show’s media preview days. Luckily, Provinz was at the show and captured these still shots of the Targa 4 and Targa 4S.
When this car arrives in Canadian showrooms later this year, do not miss the chance to get a closer look.
911 Targa at a glance:
Both versions of the new Targa generation are based on the current model range of the 911 Carrera family.
The 911 Targa 4 is powered by a 3.4-litre flat engine offering an output of 350hp; the S model features a 3.8-litre flat engine with an output of 400hp.
Depending on the model and options, the Targa can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 to 5.2 seconds, while its fuel consumption ranges between 10.0 and 8.7 litres/100 km.
