What is it?
2007 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 4S
What's special about it?
In the latest of a long history of Porsches intended for civilized al fresco motoring, Stuttgart did the expected and created a Targa version of the latest and greatest 911. Too bad about the baby-poo orange of the display car, though. Fortunately, Porsche had a decapitated roof assembly wired up on the show floor. And with its motorized glass and rear hatch, we could play with that thing for hours.
Rear hatch, you ask? The backlight in Porsche 911 Targa models opens up on gas struts to allow some limited access to the rear seating area. It's almost an admission by Porsche that the space behind the front seats of a 911 is really intended for luggage, not people. Unless you have a habit of removing your kids from the car by their frocks.
Yeah, everyone knew the Targa was inevitable from the day the 997 coupe was announced. What was unexpected, though, was the announcement that all Porsche 911 Targa models will be sold with all-wheel drive, and only all-wheel drive. Plus, Targas will all receive the wider rear fender treatment of the current Carrera 4/4S models. Never before have Targas been offered with either.
It may look a lot like its predecessor, the outgoing 996 Targa, but nearly every component in the roof assembly is new. Even the transparent pane overhead is lighter by about 4 pounds. Also, check out the new aluminum brightwork arching down the side of the classic 911 profile.
Like the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S, the 911 Targa 4 and 4S are powered by normally aspirated flat-6 engines with 325 horsepower and 355 hp, respectively. And like all 911s, you have your choice of a five-speed Tiptronic S autobox or a six-speed manual.
You can get yours in November for the paltry sum of $85,700 for the Targa 4, or $95,900 for the Targa 4S. Start saving.
What's Edmunds' take?
The fancy roof adds some poundage up high in the car, where it's least desirable. Nevertheless, with less buffeting than a folding top, and the security of a hardtop plus all-wheel drive, the Targa hits its mark. — Jason Kavanagh
2007 Porsche 911 Targa 4 & 4S
What's special about it?
In the latest of a long history of Porsches intended for civilized al fresco motoring, Stuttgart did the expected and created a Targa version of the latest and greatest 911. Too bad about the baby-poo orange of the display car, though. Fortunately, Porsche had a decapitated roof assembly wired up on the show floor. And with its motorized glass and rear hatch, we could play with that thing for hours.
Rear hatch, you ask? The backlight in Porsche 911 Targa models opens up on gas struts to allow some limited access to the rear seating area. It's almost an admission by Porsche that the space behind the front seats of a 911 is really intended for luggage, not people. Unless you have a habit of removing your kids from the car by their frocks.
Yeah, everyone knew the Targa was inevitable from the day the 997 coupe was announced. What was unexpected, though, was the announcement that all Porsche 911 Targa models will be sold with all-wheel drive, and only all-wheel drive. Plus, Targas will all receive the wider rear fender treatment of the current Carrera 4/4S models. Never before have Targas been offered with either.
It may look a lot like its predecessor, the outgoing 996 Targa, but nearly every component in the roof assembly is new. Even the transparent pane overhead is lighter by about 4 pounds. Also, check out the new aluminum brightwork arching down the side of the classic 911 profile.
Like the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S, the 911 Targa 4 and 4S are powered by normally aspirated flat-6 engines with 325 horsepower and 355 hp, respectively. And like all 911s, you have your choice of a five-speed Tiptronic S autobox or a six-speed manual.
You can get yours in November for the paltry sum of $85,700 for the Targa 4, or $95,900 for the Targa 4S. Start saving.
What's Edmunds' take?
The fancy roof adds some poundage up high in the car, where it's least desirable. Nevertheless, with less buffeting than a folding top, and the security of a hardtop plus all-wheel drive, the Targa hits its mark. — Jason Kavanagh
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