NEW DELHI: German sports car maker Porsche today launched the 911 Targa 4 in the Indian market priced at Rs 1.56 crore (ex-showroom, Maharashtra).
The new 911 Targa sees the timeless design of the original model from 1965 and the contemporary sportiness of the seventh 911 generation fused together in perfect synergy.
Anil Reddi, Director, Porsche India, says: “The 911 is a sports car which has won more races than any other. The car’s arrival here in India signifies a new chapter in the legendary model’s evolution and I am incredibly proud and excited to welcome it.”
Just like the original model, the new 911 Targa features the characteristic wide bar in place of the B-pillars, a movable roof section above the front seats and a wraparound rear window with no C-pillar.
But unlike the classic models, the roof segment on the new models can be opened and closed at the push of a button in 19 seconds, as the fully automatic roof system stows the convertible top behind the rear seats.
Power is generated from the flat-six engines transmitted by an automatic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK), which is fitted as standard.
As with its predecessors, the new Targa generation comes in two versions available with all-wheel drive. The 911 Targa 4 is powered by a 3.4-litre, 350 hp flat engine. When equipped with the optional Sport Chrono package, this model accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds and boasts a top speed of 282 km/h.
The top model is the 911 Targa 4S, which delivers 400 hp from a displacement of 3.8 litres. This model reaches a top speed of 296 km/h and, when equipped with the optional Sport Chrono package, accelerates in just 4.4 seconds. The 911 Targa 4S can also be specified with the Carrera S Powerkit that boosts output by 30 hp.
Both engines are equipped with direct fuel injection. To increase efficiency, they feature electrical system recuperation, map-controlled thermal management of the engine coolant and an auto stop/start function.
