2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S

With the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit fully underway, Porsche has wasted zero time lighting the fireworks. They’ve just added two new models to the 911 range: the 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S. The classic Targa concept is back, and just like the legendary original 911 Targa of 1965, the new models feature the distinctive Targa roof bar, a movable front roof section, and a wraparound rear window. The only difference is that the roof segment can now be opened and closed at the push of a button. The fully automatic roof system stows the Targa top behind the rear seats.

Both 911 Targa models exclusively come in AWD variants, featuring the wider rear track and body, and the same Porsche Traction Management (PTM), found in all 911 all-wheel-drive models. The 911 Targa 4 is powered by a horizontally opposed 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine with 350 hp. Equipped with the optional PDK transmission and Sport Chrono package, the 911 Targa 4 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and tops out at 174 mph. The 911 Targa 4S delivers 400 hp from its 3.8-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine, and accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds when equipped with optional PDK and Sport Chrono package. The 911 Targa 4S is capable of reaching a top track speed of 183 mph when equipped with a manual transmission and 182 mph with PDK.

The 911 Targa 4 will have an MSRP of $101,600 while the 911 Targa 4S model will have an MSRP of $116,200. Both cars also have a destination charge of $995. Deliveries of the 911 Targa in the U.S. are scheduled to begin this summer.

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