2021 10th Generation Porsche 911 (992) Targa 4 & 4S

[StreetFight3r]

was just looking at the porsche targa wondering whats the diff with the regular 911 and the targa that cost 1 mil. suaku. So that's a Targa. Never seen one otr. Chio! But pocket. Empty. 

[Weez911]

This new targa is so beautiful I could fap to it.

 

[Steptronic]

On 6/5/2020 at 11:18 AM, inlinesix said:

Interesting to know whether accumulation of heat is due to long hour outdoor parking or long hour driving

Both lah bro. The angle is such that, Sun rays get into that area from any angle. As you know Porsche's AC is one of the worst. When you drive in hot Sun, it is not really comfortable. If we make the glass too dark, driving at night is an issue.

Interestingly, I was in a 964 on a long drive. I was literally sweating inside haha. Porsche has not improved their AC much from that point onwards hehe.

[inlinesix]

5 minutes ago, Steptronic said:

Both lah bro. The angle is such that, Sun rays get into that area from any angle. As you know Porsche's AC is one of the worst. When you drive in hot Sun, it is not really comfortable. If we make the glass too dark, driving at night is an issue.

Interestingly, I was in a 964 on a long drive. I was literally sweating inside haha. Porsche has not improved their AC much from that point onwards hehe.

I used a particular window film from infratint in my windscreen.  It keeps my windscreen not so hot in the afternoon.  Maybe can try that on rear windscreen.

That window film is illegal for windscreen.

Edited June 9, 2020 by inlinesix

[Steptronic]

8 hours ago, inlinesix said:

I used a particular window film from infratint in my windscreen.  It keeps my windscreen not so hot in the afternoon.  Maybe can try that on rear windscreen.

That window film is illegal for windscreen.

Sold lah bro.

[Carbon82]

So this was how the Targa came about... all because of a potential change in safety regulations!

History of the Porsche Targa - Part 1

Porsche introduced the 911 Targa at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September 1965. The Targa is neither a cabriolet nor a coupé, neither a hard top nor a saloon, but something completely new: the first safety cabriolet in the world with a fixed safety or roll bar. The Targa concept was the starting signal for a totally different kind of Porsche driving experience and would be featured not only in all future 911 generations, but also subsequently in other cars, such as the 914 or the Carrera GT.

Porsche was responding to increased safety requirements for open-top cars in the American market, countering voices calling for cabriolets to be completely banned in the United States. When deciding on a name for the model, consideration was given to race tracks where Porsche has been particularly successful, quickly leading to Targa Florio – the road race in Sicily where Porsche has enjoyed great motorsport success since the mid 1950s.

For a short while, “911 Flori” was under discussion, until Head of Domestic Sales Harald Wagner stumbled on the answer by asking the question: “Why don‘t we just call it Targa?” The Italian term also means “number plate”, but legend has it that this only came to light when the copywriters were working on the sales brochure. In August 1965, Porsche applied for a patent for the Targa concept and from autumn 1966 the Targa supplemented the Coupé for the 911, 911 S and 912 with resounding success.

From the late summer of 1967, the Targa models could also be optionally ordered with a fixed and heated rear window made of safety glass in place of the fold-down plastic rear window. A solution that became standard equipment just a year later and which remained a feature of the targa more or less unchanged until 1993.

I can't imagine the amount of noise generated within the cabin by the plastic canvas behind the fixed roll bar. I guess many owner would have it removed and drive just like a normal cabriolet. Do note that pop up roll bar was not born yet at that point of time.

[Jamesc]

To me the first Porsche was the most beautiful and then it went down hill.

[Weez911]

Some pics from Topgear of the gorgeous Targa Heritage.

Those lines....

Edited August 17, 2020 by Weez911

[inlinesix]

This is HERITAGE package for 992.

55k for this option

[Weez911]

Anyone has this latest 992 911? Any feedback?

Really like its looks. This is such a handsome car.

[inlinesix]

Flat6 Engine

Suspension

 

[inlinesix]

Another version to milk 992

[inlinesix]

The most expensive 992.1.

Same engine as Turbo/Turbo S but lower hp (-30hp vs Turbo) and torque (-150nm vs Turbo).

This could be the most powderful MT RWD (542hp/600NM).