New Porsche Targa 4 and 4S

The most striking visual highlight of the 911 Targa is its 16.58 square-foot glass roof made
up of two segments - an elegant sliding roof at the front and a more practical tailgate at the
rear. The roof slides smartly beneath the tailgate within seven seconds, conveniently offering
almost five square feet of open space above the passenger cabin when opened completely.
The  sliding  roof  comes  standard  with  a  new  sunblind  offering  even  greater  privacy  than
before.  When  closed,  the  sunblind  covers  the  entire  area  of  the  sliding  roof,  opening  and
closing electrically independently of the roof itself. The glass roof and tailgate are made of
special  tinted  glass,  which  protects  the  occupants  from  UV  radiation  and  excessive  heat
even in bright sunshine.  
The focal point of the Targa’s interior is the new Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
3.0 which features a touchscreen for simplified operation of the audio system as well as the


optional hard-disk-drive navigation system. Other important additions to PCM 3.0 are the new
options of XM satellite radio with XM NavTraffic™ capability, Bluetooth® connectivity, iPod®
port, USB port and auxiliary jack.
Technological highlights of the 2009 Targa include two new engines, with direct fuel injection
to  improve  both  performance  and  fuel  economy;  the  seamlessly-shifting  PDK  Porsche-
Doppelkupplungsgetriebe,   or   double-clutch   gearbox,   replacing   the  optional  Tiptronic  S
automatic  transmission;  and  the  electronically  controlled  Porsche  Traction  Management
(PTM), which takes the place of the former all-wheel drive system.
As before, the latest addition to the new generation of the 911 will come in two variants: the
911 Targa 4 and the 911 Targa 4S. The 911 Targa 4 is powered by a new 3.6 liter flat-six
engine, developing a maximum output of 345 horsepower for a top track speed of 176 mph.
The  3.8  liter  911  Targa  4S  engine  delivers  a  maximum  output  of  385  horsepower  that
accelerates this exclusive sports car to a top track speed of 184 mph.  
Like  the  previously  announced  911  Carrera  and  Carrera  4  models,  direct  fuel  injection
technology  continues  to  be  a  central  point  of  the  efficiency  enhancements  in  the  2009
Targa.  Direct  fuel  injection  increases  engine  power,  while  simultaneously  contributing  to  a
reduction in fuel consumption.  
The   new-generation   Targa   models   will   be   available   with   the   Porsche   seven-speed
Doppelkupplungsgetriebe,  or double-clutch gearbox. An intriguing alternative to the manual
six-speed  gearbox,  the  PDK  features  unparalleled  speed  during  gear  shifts  combined  with
superior fuel economy.  
The electronically controlled PTM system replaces the viscous multiple-plate clutch all-wheel
drive system of the previous Targa models, which results in a more pronounced, Porsche
typical  driving  characteristic.  To  ensure  maximum  traction  and  agile  handling  at  all  times,
PTM feeds exactly the right share of engine power to the front wheels, as needed, in every
driving  situation  through  an  electronically  controlled  multiple-plate  clutch.  As  on  all  new


Carrera  4  models,  a  standard  rear-locking  differential  gives  the  car  even  greater  driving
dynamics.
The 2009 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S will be available in the United States in October at a
MSRP of $89,500 and $100,100 respectively.  
Note: Photos of the new Porsche 911 Carrera are available to accredited journalists on the Porsche
Press Database at www.press.porsche.com, or at the following link:
http://www.sportssystems.com/hosting/display.cfm?key=100937.
Porsche  Cars  North  America,  Inc.  (PCNA),  based  in  Atlanta,  GA,  and,  Porsche  Cars  Canada,  Ltd.
(PCC) in Mississauga, Ontario, are the two separate importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne
sport  utility  vehicles  for  the  United  States  and  Canada  respectively.  They  are  each  wholly  owned,
indirect subsidiaries of Dr. Ing.h.c. F. Porsche AG.  These two subsidiaries combined, PCNA and PCC
employ  approximately  250  people  who  provide  Porsche  vehicles,  parts,  service,  marketing  and
training for its 200 U.S. and 12 Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-
class service.