Porsche 911 Targa - 2003 Model
Published: 24th October 2002
Porsche 911 with fully transparent roof
Opening up new perspectives on the world, the new 911 Targa
(based on the Carrera Coupé) features more than 1.5
square metres of solid glass that offers a fully transparent
roof. Never before has a Porsche 911 used so much glass. Simply
by pressing a button, the driver can move back a roof panel
by up to half a metre, creating a maximum roof opening of
0.45 square metres. As with the windscreen, the glass roof
is made of pre-tensioned, splinter-free laminated security
glass. Another intelligent feature of the 911 Targa is its
cloth sunblind that extends automatically beneath the roof
to protect the car’s occupants from excessive sun-glare
as well as cold temperatures.
Opening rear window
The new Targa is the first 911 to feature an opening rear
window for extra convenience. After undoing the latch, all
you have to do is briefly lift the heated rear window, before
two pressurised gas struts take over the rest of the opening
operation. This provides easy and convenient access to the
230 litres rear luggage compartment. Two interior lights are
automatically switched on when the rear window is opened,
providing useful illumination when loading and unloading in
the dark. And when shutting the rear window, you have the
assistance of an electric closing aid.
Style backed by performance
Despite its heavier weight than the Carrera coupé,
the Targa is an excellent sprinter. Acceleration from standstill
to 62mph (100km/h) takes just 5.2 seconds. Propelled by a
3.6-litre, 320bhp (235kW) flat-six engine, the 911 Targa has
a top speed of 177mph (285km/h).
