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Porsche 911 Targa 2015
2015
The 2015 Porsche 911 Targa belongs to the 991 generation and presents a modern interpretation of the Targa concept first introduced by Porsche in 1965. Its design combines a fixed wide roll bar, a panoramic wraparound rear window and an electrically retractable roof panel. For this model year, the range primarily comprises the 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S, both equipped with all-wheel drive. The Targa 4 uses a naturally aspirated 3.4-liter flat-six producing 350 hp, while the Targa 4S receives a 3.8-liter engine rated at 400 hp. Porsche also announced a 430-hp Targa 4 GTS in January 2015, adding a sportier flagship to the Targa family.
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History
Porsche unveiled the first 911 Targa at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September 1965. The concept addressed growing concerns about convertible-car safety, particularly in the United States, by using a fixed roll bar as a protective structure. Its name refers to the Targa Florio, the Sicilian road race in which Porsche achieved major competition success. Across later generations, the Targa evolved from a removable roof panel and folding rear window to the large sliding glass roof used by the 993, 996 and 997 models. The 991 generation, introduced in January 2014, returned to the recognizable fixed Targa bar. The 2015 car retains that architecture while adding a fully automatic roof system: the rear glass lifts, the roof folds and the assembly stores behind the rear seats. The result combines the visual identity of the original Targa with considerably greater operating convenience.
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Technical data
911 Targa is presented here with its key technical data: 345 - 553 ch, 390 - 710 Nm, 3.1 - 5.2 s, 280 - 319 km/h. The recorded setup is Propulsion / DCT, 7 rapports.
Torque
390 - 710 Nm
0-100 km/h
3.1 - 5.2 s
Top speed
280 - 319 km/h
Displacement
2981 - 3800 cm3
Weight
1380 - 1675 kg
Dimensions
4491 x 1808 x 1303 mm
Consumption
7.4 - 12.4 L/100 km
Fuel types
Essence
Gearboxes
DCT, 7 rapports, Manuelle, 7 rapports, Automatique, 7 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion
| Version | Power | Torque | Gearbox | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 7AT RWD (350 HP) | 345 ch | 390 Nm | DCT, 7 rapports | Propulsion |
| 3.4L7MT RWD (350 HP) | 345 ch | 390 Nm | Manuelle, 7 rapports | Propulsion |
| 3.4L 7AT AWD (350 HP) | 345 ch | 390 Nm | DCT, 7 rapports | - |
| 3.4L 7MT AWD (350 HP) | 345 ch | 390 Nm | Manuelle, 7 rapports | - |
| 3.4L 7AT AWD (350 HP) | 345 ch | 390 Nm | DCT, 7 rapports | - |
| 3.4L 7MT AWD (350 HP) | 345 ch | 390 Nm | Manuelle, 7 rapports | - |
| 3.8 7MT AWD (430 HP) | 424 ch | 441 Nm | Manuelle, 7 rapports | - |
| 3.8L 7AT AWD (430 HP) | 424 ch | 441 Nm | DCT, 7 rapports | - |
3.4L 7AT RWD (350 HP)
- Power
- 345 ch
- Torque
- 390 Nm
- Gearbox
- DCT, 7 rapports
- Drivetrain
- Propulsion
3.4L7MT RWD (350 HP)
- Power
- 345 ch
- Torque
- 390 Nm
- Gearbox
- Manuelle, 7 rapports
- Drivetrain
- Propulsion
3.4L 7AT AWD (350 HP)
- Power
- 345 ch
- Torque
- 390 Nm
- Gearbox
- DCT, 7 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
3.4L 7MT AWD (350 HP)
- Power
- 345 ch
- Torque
- 390 Nm
- Gearbox
- Manuelle, 7 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
3.4L 7AT AWD (350 HP)
- Power
- 345 ch
- Torque
- 390 Nm
- Gearbox
- DCT, 7 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
3.4L 7MT AWD (350 HP)
- Power
- 345 ch
- Torque
- 390 Nm
- Gearbox
- Manuelle, 7 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
3.8 7MT AWD (430 HP)
- Power
- 424 ch
- Torque
- 441 Nm
- Gearbox
- Manuelle, 7 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
3.8L 7AT AWD (430 HP)
- Power
- 424 ch
- Torque
- 441 Nm
- Gearbox
- DCT, 7 rapports
- Drivetrain
- -
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Anecdotes
The Targa name comes from the Targa Florio, the famous Sicilian road race in which Porsche scored repeated victories. The 991 Targa adds another distinctive feature through its powered roof mechanism, which coordinates the rear glass, the roll-bar flaps and the roof panel. The complete operation takes about 19 seconds and must be performed while stationary. Porsche also stated around the launch of the Targa 4 GTS that the Targa accounted for approximately 13 percent of sales in the latest generation at that time.
Production
The 2015 911 Targa was produced within the 991 generation, introduced in 2011, with the Targa joining the range in January 2014. The public sources consulted do not provide a separate production total for the 2015 model year, nor a reliable worldwide breakdown between the Targa 4, Targa 4S and Targa 4 GTS. Porsche does state that 87,663 Targa models were built during the first three 911 generations, through the Type 964. That historical figure should not be confused with 991 production. In 2015, the Targa was a regular 911 body style offered in several performance levels, not a limited-production series.
Press reception
Automotive coverage generally recognized the 991 Targa for combining coupe-like styling with an open-air driving experience. Car and Driver highlighted the visual return to the traditional Targa bar and the complexity of the powered roof mechanism, while noting that the system requires the vehicle to be stationary during operation. Motor Trend described the broader 2015 911 range as combining strong performance, capable dynamics and everyday usability. Reviews of the Targa 4S also emphasized the structural contribution of the roll bar and the traction benefits of all-wheel drive. These comments mainly concern the closely related 2014 and 2015 cars, whose Targa hardware and core specifications are substantially aligned.
Evolution
The 2015 911 Targa is a development of the 991 rather than a complete redesign. Its most important departure from the 993, 996 and 997 Targa models is the return of a prominent central roll bar, combined with a wraparound rear window and no visible conventional C-pillar. The powered roof opens or closes while the car is stationary in approximately 19 seconds. The underlying layout remains that of a rear-engined 911 with all-wheel drive. Porsche also expanded the range in January 2015 with the Targa 4 GTS, which added 430 hp, PASM suspension, the Sport Chrono package, 20-inch wheels and a sport exhaust system.
Variants
The 911 Targa 4 is the entry version of the 2015 range. It uses a naturally aspirated 3.4-liter flat-six rated at 350 hp and could be ordered with either a seven-speed manual gearbox or Porsche’s seven-speed dual-clutch PDK. The Targa 4S keeps the same basic layout but receives a 3.8-liter engine producing 400 hp, along with stronger performance and a more sporting specification. Announced at the Detroit auto show in January 2015 to mark the Targa’s 50th anniversary, the Targa 4 GTS raises output to 430 hp and adds several dynamic features as standard. Exact equipment and market availability varied by region, so the 2015 Targa family should not be treated as a single uniform specification.
References
- 2014 Porsche 911 Targa Models Technical DataPorsche Newsroom
Supports the Targa 4 and Targa 4S engines, power outputs, transmissions, all-wheel-drive system, body configuration and performance data.
- History of the Porsche TargaPorsche Newsroom USA
Supports the 1965 introduction, the Targa name, the evolution of the roof concept, the 991 return to the fixed roll bar and the historical production figure for early generations.
- The innovations of the 911Porsche Newsroom
Supports the 991 roof mechanism and its approximately 19-second opening and closing cycle.
- 911 Targa 4 GTS and Cayenne Turbo S: two world premieres to kick off the new yearPorsche AG
Supports the January 2015 announcement of the Targa 4 GTS, its 430-hp output, equipment and 50th-anniversary context.
- 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4 / 4S First DriveCar and Driver
Supports independent commentary on the 991 Targa design, roof operation and driving characteristics.
- 2015 Porsche 911 ReviewMotor Trend
Supports independent context on the 2015 911 range, performance, dynamics and daily usability.
- https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15107072/2014-porsche-911-targa-4s-test-review/caranddriver.com
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- https://www.caranddriver.com/porsche/911/specs/2015/porsche_911_porsche-911-targa_2015caranddriver.com
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