保时捷 911 Targa 4S 就像变形金刚。
Someone like it or not, there's no denying that every Porsche 911 is an iconic model. However, even in such a prominent family, there were outstanding figures. The Targa is undoubtedly one of them - not yet a convertible, but not a coupe either.
- The Porsche 911 Targa 4S has a 6-cylinder boxer engine with 450 hp
- The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 304 km/h
- The roof can be deployed in 19 seconds, but only when stationary
It starts with a button on the key or on the center console in the car, and after a while, the glass dome behind the seat is moved backwards using a servo motor, then the two small flaps on the anti-rollover bar fold down, opening the road roof for red, and its mechanical "legs" carry the passenger hatch to the rear, and finally the rollover protection bar and the flap on the glass dome return to their positions, and the side windows slide all the way up.
This spectacle is not a transformation of the Transformers, but a way for the Porsche 911 Targa 4S to transform from a coupe into a convertible. Well, maybe almost a convertible, but the back seat that can accommodate teenagers is always covered.
Why did Porsche decide to choose such a model when its offer included a full-fledged convertible? The Targa version came out in the 60s of the 20th century not on the whim of the designers, but on the need to meet the safety standards applicable to the United States market.
Okay, but why continue to offer this version if it can now meet high standards in a different way? Can you imagine a Porsche 911 series without a Targa version? It's like proposing a hybrid powertrain as the driving unit for this car. Don't come back, such a drive has been announced.
保时捷 911 Targa 4S – 仍然是熟悉的版本
It is true that the Porsche 911 will soon be available to customers in a facelifted version, but the pre-modernization version is also included in the tests. We can assure those who are interested in this breed - single copies in this form can still be found at dealers.
When the red roof disappears behind the rear seats as well as when it is obscured, the Porsche 911 Targa 4S looks impressive. In the first form, the roll cage with the Targa inscription stands out, while in the second, the round roof typical of the 911 is adopted.
保时捷 911 Targa 4S
Other than that, everything is the same as in every version of the Porsche 911. Up front, the steep hood, chiseled wheel arches and aggressive-looking headlight eyes. The rear is dominated by protruding fenders that flow smoothly into the bonnet.
If you don't have enough visual emotion, look inside. The red color used here not only perfectly matches the color of the roof, but also emphasizes the racial character of the vehicle.
保时捷 911 Targa 4S
Large round gauges, a clock with a stopwatch on the windshield, ignition on the left side - all this makes someone who has ever driven a Porsche 911 feel at home. So I sat down in the chair, and it brought me into its strong embrace. I can already imagine how these arms must keep an eye on me as I navigate the winding road.
Wait a minute, why imagine? Let's take off. So I held the steering wheel with my right hand and started the engine with my left hand. Now, after we have enjoyed the first act in its style, it's time to celebrate the pure sound of the second part.
保时捷 911 Targa 4S
What happens behind your back when you turn the key (sorry, the knob in place of the key) makes the driver's body tremble, and you can feel goosebumps on your hands. The pure sound of a 6-cylinder boxer engine sounds like ......
保时捷 911 Targa 4S
No, this sound can't be compared to any other. He can be a role model for other sports models. Don't worry about the competition, though—Porsche's six-cylinder boxer engine is unique.
As I drove out of the parking lot, I heard more noise coming from inside the car. These are the sounds of the engine, suspension or transmission complaining about driving too slowly.
Porsche 911 Targa 4S – 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds
Gasoline flowed to the floor, the car took off with bullet punch, my back pressed against the seat back, and the low rumble of the engine turned into a howl, which I saw as an encouragement for further acceleration. My foot didn't leave the gas pedal and the gearbox shifted gears in the blink of an eye...... I arrived at a road with a speed limit.
Wait a minute, I've been driving in normal mode and here are also the Sport and Sport Plus versions. So I don't limit myself, I go all the way – I reach the highest level of enlightenment.
保时捷 911 Targa 4S
At speeds of over 100 km/h (3.6 seconds), I'm sure the mode will run mainly on the track. Indeed, the sound of the exhaust becomes intoxicating, and you hear thunder when downshifting, as if from a private storm, but the gearbox shifts too late and it is hard to ask it to do more than 3rd gear.
保时捷 911 Targa 4S
So I went back to my normal setup and enjoyed the leisurely ride. Yes, it's true – I love it. That's what makes the Porsche 911 so powerful – it's a roaring monster that devours every metre of road with its momentum when you want it, and it turns into a docile lamb when you want it. Well, I'm overdoing a little bit with this lamb - he calms down and controls his desires.
This versatility of perception makes the Porsche 911 Targa 4S not only suitable for track madness, but also for easy everyday driving. Especially since, in addition to passengers, you can also take people to sit in the back. However, this person must be a relatively short person.
保时捷 911 Targa 4S
Porsche 911 Targa 4S – not just for fast driving
During a leisurely drive, the gearbox smoothly engages the subsequent gears, and you'll wonder how exactly they managed to create a gearbox in such a sports car that could shift gears as delicately as a luxury sedan. When traveling, I also appreciate the partial protection of passengers from strong winds.
保时捷 911 Targa 4S
Just unfold the small spoiler located on top of the windshield frame, and you can drive around the city, not only without a roof, but also with the side windows rolled down. However, when we accelerate to about 80-100 km/h, it's worth raising them. It's still relatively calm at the moment. Only after more than 120 km/h will passengers be absorbed by the hurricane, and the noise effectively dispels the idea of conversation.
保时捷 911 Targa 4S – 舒适
Just like the operation of the engine or gearbox, the operation of the suspension has a duality. In daily use, it effectively suppresses unevenness and allows the body to shake only on large lateral bumps. When the motion setting is chosen, the suspension stiffens and the car corners, as if the laws of physics don't apply.
The body barely leans, and the precise steering system obediently follows the instructions given by the driver, always setting the vehicle in the chosen direction. These seats also prevent passengers from leaning sideways with a fatherly hug.
I warn those who love the Porsche 911 Targa 4S that this love comes at a cost, and at a high cost. Specifically, the amount is PLN 793,000. Zloty. However, we don't limit ourselves, we add something else.
For example, the Bordeaux red leather interior costs PLN 20,445, and I also recommend the Sport Chrono package with a drive mode switch for PLN 12,243, or the Burmester sound system for PLN 23,689. These and other additions increase the cost of procurement to PLN 908,476. If you want to have fun, go all out.
Porsche 911 Targa 4S – in my opinion
Details create perfection, and perfection is no longer details. Michelangelo, a Renaissance creation, obviously could not have thought of the heroes we tested when he said these words, but they undoubtedly fit perfectly with the car. The design of the exterior and interior, the sound of the engine, performance, handling - all these elements are perfect and make a perfect whole.