2013 PORSCHE 911 TARGA4 Information Manual

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A sports car is defined by its power. A
Porsche by efficient power. And the new
911 Targa 4 models by efficient sport y
power delivered to the road in st yle.
A 3.4-litre 6- cylinder boxer engine with
a power output of 257 kW (350 hp)
accelerates the new 911 Targa 4 from
0 – 62 mph in just 5.2 seconds.
The new 911 Targa 4S is powered by a
3.8-litre 6-cylinder boxer engine with
an output of 294 kW (400 hp). When
combined with the optional Porsche
Doppel kupplung (PDK), this model takes
just 4.6 seconds to reach the 62 mph
barrier.
The enhanced Porsche Traction
Manage ment (PTM) ensures the new
911 Targa 4 models can tackle any t ype
of weather and any t ype of road surface.
It precisely and directly regulates the
distribution of the drive forces to the
front and rear axles (see page 40). A
visible indicator of the all-wheel-drive
system is the seamless taillight strip.
Other distinguishing features include
the wider body and broad rear t yres –
295 mm on the new 911 Targa 4 and
305 mm on the new 911 Targa 4S.
Some choose to regard the new
911 Targa 4 models as design objects.
But their performance potential soon
makes it clear that they are far too good
to be kept just for show.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to page 103.
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The longer dreams last,
the more intense they become.
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The 911 concept follows a clear design
idiom which incorporates sloping dynamic
roof lines, accentuated front and rear wings
and round headlights. Together, these
features ensure that the
9 11 is just as
unmistakable now as it was 50 years ago.
It goes without saying that these principles
apply equally to the new 911 Targa. But
the car has the innovative roof concept
to thank for its individual looks and unique
engineering features. The elegantly
rounded rear screen and
the bar lent the original Targa a certain
lightness which
has inspired designers
throughout
the world of vehicle design,
and indeed beyond.
For the new 911 Targa, our designers
sought – and found – a way of directly
expressing both the distinctive individual
st yle of the original Targa and the sport y
performance that characterises the sev -
enth generation of the 911. Consequently,
Fashion changes.
But style endures.
Exterior design.
it now features an even flat ter silhouet te,
crisp clean lines and an extended wheel -
base for even greater stabilit y. Above all
else, a revolutionary roof concept
which,
rather than running counter
to the evolved
design idiom of the
9 11, blends with it to
create a harmonious whole. The result is
a design which is
purposely timeless and
yet always current.
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In detail: the wide front track which,
together with the flat roof line of the 911,
creates a particularly dynamic front view.
The standard Bi-Xenon headlights feature
round surrounds, thus combining classic
appeal with state-of-the-art engineering.
A profile view reveals that the new
911 Targa 4 models likewise have the
unmistakable silhouette of the 911.
The aluminium trim of the bar with
characteristic fins and ‘ targa’ logo
provide additional stylistic touches.
At the rear, every thing – the st yling, the
appearance, the effect – is crisp and
precise, thanks to the clean lines and slim
LED taillights. They help to accentuate
the horizontal contouring of the rear, an
impression which is lent additional
emphasis by the active taillight strip. The
stainless steel tailpipes are unmistakably
Porsche. A dual-branch design is used for the new 911 Targa 4S. The wide rear
spoiler is extendable which reduces

lift in all driving situations and increases
driving stability.
The new 911 Targa 4 is equipped as
standard with 19-inch wheels, the new
Targa 4S with 20 -inch wheels. The large
wheels enhance the authoritative sport y
presence of the new 911 Targa 4 models
even more. The t yres have a large rolling
circumference for improved comfort
and performance.
We’ll conclude with a quote from
Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the first
designer of the
9 11: ‘A coherently
designed product requires no adornment’.
That says it all really.
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The interior of a 9 11 doesn’t follow
a particular fashion. It follows clear
principles.
Principles which also apply to the
new 9 11 Targa 4 models. Here, the
predominantly sporty interior design is
successfully combined with a classic

layout and high-quality equipment.
There are no distractions, no gadgets;
every thing is focused on the driver and
on driving. This is the only way of
creating what you could call a sport y
st yle – you could even say it ’s the
very art of sports car design.
These principles are expressed in
practice by the ascending centre
console. Its sophisticated ergonomic
design utilises a clear operating logic
for its controls, such as those for the
individually adjustable two-zone air
conditioning system or for operating
the roof.
Sporty. Classic. Elegant.
It’s wonderful when all styles unite in harmony.
Interior design.
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The five round instruments with rev
counter
in the middle are timeless, whilst
the instrument cluster, with high-resolution
4.6-inch colour screen displaying naviga -
tion instructions or information from,
for example, the adaptive cruise control
function, the all-wheel-drive system or
navigation system, is state- of-the-art.
The materials used are both high qualit y
and st ylish. The steering wheel rim, door
closing handles, armrests and sections
of the seats are in leather. In addition to
the choice of standard colours – namely
Black, Platinum Grey, Luxor Beige and
Yachting Blue – a wide range of other
personalisation options are available for
the interior, including two-tone colour
combinations and special colours, along
with materials such as carbon, aluminium
and wood.
Trends, fashions, tastes. You can follow
them. You can be ahead of them. You can
also choose to go your own way. With
confidence and st yle.
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authentic
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Drive

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For fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, please refer to page 103.
When it comes to a Porsche, it ’s not
just good looks that mat ter, but what
lies beneath. The engine has been the
character-defining feature of every 911
since
1963. And on the new 9 11 Targa 4
models, it ’s no different. The 6- cylinder
boxer engine, positioned low down at the
rear
of the car, succeeds in uniting t wo
characteristics that are normally mutually
exclusive – performance and efficiency.
Only by doing so is it possible to increase
power output whilst simultaneously
reducing fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions.
At the heart of all this are intelligent
efficiency-enhancing measures such as
the auto start/stop function and direct
fuel injection (DFI).
And then there’s the crucial weight
factor. The engines are of a light-alloy
construction, making them lightweight
and yet structurally rigid. The result
Design. Aesthetics. Style.
Even under the bonnet.
Engines.
is comparatively low fuel consumption
and a long service life.
Both engines are also equipped with
VarioCam Plus – a two-in-one engine
concept for adjusting the intake cam -
shafts and switching the lift of the intake
valves. This results in instant accele -
ration, exceptional smooth running
performance and an extraordinary
level of tractive power with a compara -
tively low level of fuel consumption.