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Another reason why the avant garde
has now been left behind.
Power transmission.
7-speed manual transmission.
Pure, direct, precise. Short shift move -
ments and an optimum transition from
one gear to the next. Fit ted as standard,
the 7-speed manual transmission com -
bines a high level of sport y performance
with fast gear changes. When the SPORT
PLUS but ton is activated, the dynamic
throttle-blip function ensures optimum
engine speed when changing down –
and an impressive sound.
A gear indicator in the rev counter
reminds you which gear has been
selected. The upshift indicator in the
instrument cluster helps you to actively
conserve fuel.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
A piece of Le Mans, a part of Porsche
motorsport history: Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK). 7-speed PDK is
available as an option.
On the road or on the track, it facilitates
extremely fast gear changes within
milliseconds and with no interrup tion in
the flow of power, while at the same time
improving acceleration. Gears one to six
are sport y; the seventh gear has a long
ratio for bet ter fuel economy.
PTM (Porsche Traction Management).
The all-wheel-drive 911 Targa 4 GTS
combines a high level of performance
with optimum power transmission.
PTM (Porsche Traction Management),
the active all-wheel-drive system,
provides power distribution that adapts
to varying road and weather conditions.
For exceptional traction – especially at
the limits of dynamic driving. It comprises
an active all-wheel- drive system with an
electronically controlled multi-plate
clutch, automatic brake differential (ABD)
and anti-slip regulation (ASR). Drive power is distributed bet ween the
permanently driven rear axle and the
front axle by means of the electronically
variable multi-plate clutch. Sensors are
used to collect a range of data, including
the rotational speed of all four wheels,
the lateral and longitudinal acceleration
of the car and the current steering angle.
If, for example, the rear wheels threaten
to spin under acceleration, a greater
proportion of drive force is distributed to
the front. In addition, ASR prevents
wheel spin by adapting engine power
output. When cornering, the front wheels
only ever receive as much drive force

as is necessary to maintain optimum
lateral stability.
For fuel consumption and CO
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Sport Chrono Package.
The Sport Chrono Package is fit ted as
standard and provides even sportier tuning
for the chassis, engine and transmission.
The package includes a performance
display, a digital and an analogue stopwatch
and the SPORT PLUS but ton.
On activation of SPORT PLUS mode,
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) and optional Porsche Dynamic
Chassis Control (PDCC) switch to a sportier
suspension set ting and offer more direct
steering and, therefore, better roadholding.
The intervention threshold of Porsche
Stabilit y Management (PSM) is raised.
Braking in corners is noticeably more
agile and PSM now allows sportier braking
and exit acceleration.
In conjunction with PDK, the Sport Chrono
Package has two additional functions:
‘Launch Control’ to achieve the best
possible standing start, on the racetrack for example, and the ‘motorsport-derived
gearshift strategy’ for extremely short
shift times and optimum shift points for
the maximum acceleration available, and
a driving experience straight from
motorsport.
Dynamic engine mounts.
Dynamic engine mounts form part of the
Sport Chrono Package. The electronically
controlled system minimises the
oscillations and vibrations of the entire
drivetrain, particularly the engine, and
combines the benefits of a hard or soft
engine mounting arrangement.
The stiffness and damping properties of
the engine mounts adapt to changes in
driving style and road conditions. Handling
is perceptibly more stable under load
change conditions and in fast corners.
Whenever a less assertive driving st yle is
adopted, the dynamic engine mounts
provide a higher degree of comfort.
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV).
PT V is fit ted as standard in conjunction
with the manual transmission,
or PT V Plus in conjunction with PDK.
Both systems actively enhance vehicle
dynamics and stability. Operating in
conjunction with a mechanical (PT V) or
electronic (PT V Plus) rear differential
lock, they work by intelligently braking
the rear wheels as the situation
demands.
At low and medium vehicle speeds, PT V
and PT V Plus significantly increase agilit y
and steering precision. At high speeds
and under acceleration out of corners,
the rear differential lock acts to provide
greater driving stability.

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Brakes.
The front axle features red, six-piston
aluminium monobloc fixed brake calipers
while the rear wheels are equipped with
four-piston equivalents. The brake disc
diameter is 340 mm at the front and
330 mm at the rear. The results are
enhanced stability and excellent
braking performance.
Available as an option is the track-proven
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB). The cross-drilled ceramic brake
discs all have a diameter of 350 mm.
The use of six-piston aluminium monobloc
fixed brake calipers at the front and four-
piston units at the rear – all finished in
yellow – ensures extremely high brake
forces which, crucially, are exceptionally
consistent. The demands of racetrack use mean

that additional maintenance tasks
will be required alongside the routine
maintenance work scheduled as part
of standard maintenance intervals.
Bi-Xenon main headlights including
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS).
Bi-Xenon main headlights in black with
dynamic range control and a headlight
cleaning system are a standard feature.
Even greater visibilit y is provided by the
dynamic cornering lights in the Porsche
Dynamic Light System (PDLS). It swivels
the headlights towards the inside of a
bend, based on steering angle and
road speed.

The smoked LED front light units
incorporate direction indicators, daytime
running lights and position lights.
LED main headlights including Porsche
Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS +
).
Superior safety, sporty design: LED main
headlights with PDLS +
are available as
optional equipment. Integrated into each
headlight housing are four LED spots
for the daytime running lights and one
LED light ring.
In addition to being efficient and durable,
LED technology also creates a light very
similar to daylight and thus helps to
reduce driver fatigue. One special feature of PDLS
+
is the
dynamic main beam function. A camera
detects the lights of vehicles ahead as
well as those of oncoming traffic. Based
on the data from the camera, the
dynamic main beam function then adapts
the headlight range accordingly. This
continuous, stepless control means that
you are able to see the course of the
road, pedestrians and potential hazards
earlier without hindering other road users.
Nothing against aesthetic minimalism,
but here we’re radical maximalists.
Safety.

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A wolf in wolf’s clothing.
Comfort.
Conformist? Perhaps not, but the
911 Targa 4 GTS does afford its driver
plenty of puristic comfort and clever
ergonomics. In other words: all that
mat ters behind the steering wheel.
Instruments.
Sport y not kitsch, practical not fanciful.
The five circular instruments have one
purpose above all: to provide information.
They do so efficiently and accurately with
a st yling that is t ypically Porsche, and a
rev counter in the centre with the ‘GTS’
logo on the dial.
The instrument cluster with a high-
resolution, 4.6 -inch colour screen provides
you with a continuous stream of data
from the on-board computer.
SportDesign steering wheel.
The material: Alcantara. The style:
motorsport. The aesthetics: Porsche. In
conjunction with PDK, the standard-fitted
SportDesign steering wheel features
t wo gearshift paddles. These are made
from a strong alloy and are ergonomically
located behind the left- and right-hand
steering wheel spokes. Pull the right-hand
paddle and PDK shifts up. Pull the left-hand
paddle and PDK shifts down.
An additional display in the left- and right-
hand spokes indicates when the SPORT,
SPORT PLUS and Launch Control
functions are active. Thanks to its grip
mouldings, the steering wheel is in safe
hands, even on the sportiest of drives.

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Engine
Cylinders 6
Displacement 3,800 cm3
Max. power (DIN)
at rpm 316 kW (430 hp)

7, 5 0 0
Max. torque
at rpm 440 Nm

5,750
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Transmission
LayoutAll-wheel drive
Manual transmission 7-speed
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), optional 7-speed
Chassis
Front axleMcPherson strut suspension
Rear axle Multi-link suspension
Steering
Variable steering ratio, power-assisted (electromechanical)
Turning circle 11 . 1   m
Brakes
Six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake calipers at front, four-
piston units at rear, discs internally vented and cross-drilled
Vehicle stability system Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
including ABS with additional brake functions
Standard wheels Front: 9 J x 20 ET 51, Rear: 11,5 J x 20 ET 48
Standard tyres Front: 245/35 ZR 20, Rear: 305/30 ZR 20
WeightsManual/PDK
Unladen weight (DIN) 1,5 6 0 k g / 1,5 8 0 k g
Unladen weight (EC)
1)1,6 3 5 k g / 1,6 55 k g
Permissible gross weight 1,9 6 0 k g / 1,9 8 0 k g
PerformanceManual/PDK
Top speed 18 8  m p h / 187  m p h
0 – 62 mph 4.7 secs/4.3 secs (with SPORTS PLUS)
0–99 mph 10.0 secs/9.3 secs (with SPORTS PLUS)
Flexibility (49–74 mph), 5th gear 6.5 secs/–
Overtaking acceleration (49–74 mph) –/2.7 secs
Fuel consumption/emissions2)Manual/PDK
Urban in mpg 20.3/22.6
Extra urban in mpg 3 6 . 7/ 3 9 . 8
Combined in mpg 28.2 / 3 0.7
CO
2 emissions in g / km 2 3 7/ 2 14
Dimensions/aerodynamics
Length 4,509 mm
Width 1, 8 52  m m
Height 1, 2 91  m m
Wheelbase 2,450 mm
Luggage compartment volume
(German Car Manufacturers’ Assoc.) 125 litres
Tank capacity (refill volume) 68 litres
Drag coefficient 0.30
1) Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for vehicles with standard specification only. Optional equipment increases this figure. The figure given includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.2) Data determined in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) in accordance with the Euro 6 (715/2007/ EC, 195/2013/ EC and ECE- R 101.01) measurement method. The figures do not refer to an individual vehicle nor do they constitute
par t of the of fer. They are intended solely as a means of comparing dif ferent t ypes of vehicle. Fuel consumption calculated for vehicles with standard specification only. Actual consumption and per formance may var y with items of
optional equipment. A vehicle’s fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions depend not only on its ef ficient use of fuel but also on driving st yle and other non -technical factors. The latest Porsche models with petrol engine are designed to
operate on fuels with an ethanol content of up to 10 %. You can obtain fur ther information about individual vehicles from your Porsche Centre.
Technical data. Tyre identification.
Ty r e t yp eSizeFuel efficiency class/
rolling resistance Wet grip class
External rolling noise*(class)External rolling noise(dB)
Summer tyres 245/35 ZR 20F A
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305/30 ZR 20 E A
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For logistical and technical reasons relating to the production process, we are unable to accept orders for a par ticular make of t yre.
*
Quiet rolling noise, moderate rolling noise, loud rolling noise.
The models featured in this publication
are approved for road use in Germany.
Some items of equipment are available as
extra-cost options only. The availability of
models and options may vary from
market to market due to local restrictions
and regulations. For information on
standard and optional equipment, please
consult your Porsche Centre. All infor -
mation regarding construction, features,
design, performance, dimensions, weight,
fuel consumption and running costs is
correct to the best of our knowledge at
the time of going to print (10/2014).
Porsche reserves the right to alter
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