Henry Catchpole from Carfection reviews the 992.1 Porsche 911 Targa 4S, focusing on its styling and whether it’s a better choice than the Cabriolet. The Targa’s standout feature is its intricate roof mechanism, which takes about 19 seconds to operate and creates one of the most distinctive looks in the 911 range. However, the roof must be opened while stationary, and driving with it down can produce wind buffeting that requires a wind deflector to reduce noise.
The Targa 4S is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six producing 444 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque, with all-wheel drive and a 0–62 mph time of 3.6 seconds. It’s the heaviest 992 variant, making it slightly less sharp than lighter models, though still very fast with precise steering and an excellent PDK gearbox. The sport exhaust sounds pleasant but subdued compared to naturally aspirated engines.
Inside, it shares the standard 992 interior, which is comfortable and well-built but heavily reliant on a touchscreen. While the Targa blends coupe refinement with open-air driving and strong heritage appeal, Catchpole ultimately prefers the Cabriolet for its lighter weight and fuller convertible experience, noting that modern soft-tops are just as usable day to day.
Source: Carfection
