2016 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS is bound to be compared with Porsche Targa S and the carmaker claims that the 4 GTS will be much more powerful. With all the modified features summed together, the 4 GTS intends to be the best Targa around.
Exterior and Interior of 2016 Porsche 911 Targa
The vehicle is 177.5inches long with a height of 50.8 inches and width of 72.9 inches. Its wheelbase is 96.5 inches. The basic shape of the vehicle has been preserved, which certainly does not make it uninteresting. In fact, the Targa look is so majestic that many heads turn only when they spot a Targa on the road. Hence, similarity in the design is only a positive feature. The special 20-inch alloy wheels make the car appear imposing and full of attitude. The front has the typical sports car look with a fine sloping hood flanked by raised headlights. The air intakes are black in color and the logos have a black finish. Being AWD (all-wheel drive) the Targa 4 GTS has rear fenders, which are wider in appearance than that of the standard 911 model.
You will find a host of similarities between the interior of the Targa 4 GTS and other Targa models. However, certain changes in the appearance of the seats and upholstery are there. For instance, the standard package (Sport Chrono) is equipped with a stopwatch while GTS logo can be spotted on the seats. Similarly, the upholstery is made of Alcantara – a material with the look and feel of leather but weighs much lesser.
Engine and Mileage of 2016 Porsche 911 Targa
As promised by the carmaker, the actual difference boils down to the power. The 4 GTS, which is an all-wheel drive, is equipped by a flat engine with a capacity of 3.8 liters. It is expected to generate 430 horsepower and a torque of 325 lb.ft. By calculation, this amount of power is 30hp more than what Targa 4S is capable of delivering. Porsche has made sure that the car picks up speed in the least amount of time and with due research has managed to cause it to accelerate to 60 mph in a matter of 4.5 seconds. The 7-speed manual transmission gets the credit in part for this acheivement and it can make it run smoothly at the maximum of 188mph. For those, who wish to go further in speed, they should opt for the Targa 4 GTS with PDK dual clutch automatic technology, which picks up the same amount of speed in just 4.1 seconds. Its maximum speed is 187mph. Its mpg has not yet been declared.
2016 Porsche 911 Targa Price and Release Data
Be ready to pay around $130000 for this car. It should be out in the market in 2016.
It is definitely better than Targa and lets the driver enjoy great speed and agility. If you are a Targa fan and missed the Targs 4S, 2016 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS is the car for you.