Porsche 911 is a product that covers everything from entry to extreme performance, from the most beginner Carrera to the top GT2 RS, which can basically cover anyone who wants to buy a sports car, and there is such a car in this, it is a unique existence. The Porsche 911 Targa may not be the most extreme 911, but it has an irreplaceable meaning in the car series, and if you want the most special and romantic 911, it must be it.
Classics never go out of style
For the Porsche 911 Targa, the most classic is undoubtedly the semi-convertible design, from the original model fixed anti-roll frame convertible form, to the later glass roof, and now back to the original model style, it can be said that Targa has left this unique design deeply in people's hearts.
An important factor in making it the most beautiful and elegant 911 is that the 991 and 922 generations of the 911 Targa can perfectly restore the roof arc of the hardtop version of the model. Of course, while perfectly restoring the curve of the roof, it can also let you get a piece of the sky. I've always thought that neither a soft-top nor a hard-top convertible can take on the most graceful posture after closing the roof, and a large piece of U-shaped curved glass in the back half of the Targa roof can solve this problem very well, which is where the Targa is more attractive than Cabriolet.
In order to improve the chassis stability of the 911 family of four-wheel drive models, Porsche widened its body, and the rear fenders were extended outward by a total of 44mm. So, in addition to the iconic B-pillar and cheek-like trim, the fuller body also adds a lot to the Targa's shape, and the smooth body with the five-spoke Fuchs rim will let you find a retro feeling in it, which is what sets the Targa apart from other sports cars.
The rear design of the Targa is consistent with the Carrera, and the vertical grille and tail double-out exhaust pipe are one of the iconic design elements of the 992 model. The rear engine design is the essence of the Porsche brand and at the same time its unique symbol. Although this rear engine is not flawless, after years of heritage by Porsche engineers, this rear engine has now been used to the extreme by Porsche.
The 992nd generation of Porsche 911 interior technology sense is obviously improved, the classic five-in-a-row watch only retains the middle physical tachometer, both sides are replaced by full LCD instruments, and the shaver-style gear lever may not look as passionate as before, but the sports car spirit emanating from the bones will still inspire your hormones.
Targa is not only responsible for handsomeness and beauty
Most people will think that the Targa can only be responsible for handsomeness and beauty, from the weight of the vehicle to the engine parameters, it really can't let you enjoy the driving pleasure of the GT3 or even the ordinary Carrera, but as a Porsche 911, it is equally fast.
The 911 Targa is elegant enough, but it's still a 911, so when you close the convertible it's still a performance machine. And the legendary 911's strange temper is long gone, as for the weight caused by the Targa mechanism, there is no special feeling, running up it is a purebred sports car, low center of gravity, sharp steering, high cornering limit, and you will feel that this 3.0T engine power reserve is extremely strong, coupled with the PDK gearbox, the dynamic response of the whole car can be said to be impeccable.
When we drove the car up the mountain road, the steering feel was very calm, as long as you turn the steering wheel, the front of the car will not hesitate to carry out your orders. And because of its extremely low center of gravity and high chassis limits, you're like driving a railcar, and to my surprise, it doesn't have the feeling of being very agile in the rear like the Macan GTS and Panamera Turbo S. The experience may make you feel less fun driving, but you have to admit that it's really fast enough.
The 911 Targa suspension calibration is very interesting, because it is the heaviest in the 911 series, so in terms of body sensation, we will feel that its suspension system is softer, and the overall driving experience is softer. But its dynamic chassis in different modes can correspond to different sections, such as the standard mode in response to the loop will make people feel more comfortable, and the sport mode in the face of the city road, such as in the face of some manhole covers and the like will make the chassis of the whole car appear more compact, and in the face of the bridge seam, the suspension system can be very good to pull the body, to the vehicle to bring strong stability.
Write at the end
911 for Porsche is not only the essence but also a totem, in today's rapid development of science and technology, it still has not forgotten the inheritance, 60 years of like a day of styling has become a classic that has been passed down to this day. Among them, the Porsche 911 Targa is Porsche's interpretation of beauty and elegance, it may not bring you the ultimate performance, the price is much higher than the Carrera series, but since you buy any 911 on the road can not touch the limit, why not choose a more handsome one.