2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 First Look Review: The Perfect Open-Top Returns

No notable changes have been made to the 911 Targa's cabin, which should not be held against it. The latest 992 911 features an interior that seamlessly blends simplistic design with modern technology. Porsche also allows owners to personalize every last bit of the cabin, provided they have a large enough checkbook to tick off all of the options on the configurator. Obviously, the biggest difference in the interior of the Targa will be the unique open-top, which is larger than a sunroof on the Coupe but smaller than the full convertible roof of the Cabriolet. And if you do manage to squeeze small children into the back seats, they will be sitting under a glass canopy, so be sure to apply sunscreen.

Until a more powerful GTS arrives, Porsche will only offer the Targa in two versions - a 4 and 4S. As with the Coupe and Cabriolet, the Targa 4 and Targa 4S are both powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine producing 379 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque, and 443 hp and 390 lb-ft, respectively. Both versions have the option of sending their power to all four wheels through either an eight-speed PDK dual-clutch or a seven-speed manual transmission for no additional cost.

保时捷表示,德佳4运动空间Package and the PDK will hit 60 mph in 4.0 seconds and go on to a top speed of 179 mph. Similarly equipped, the Targa 4S takes just 3.4 seconds to hit 60 mph with a top speed of 188 mph. These numbers are practically identical to the Coupe and are slightly quicker than the Convertible, even though the Targa is traditionally the heaviest of the three. Perhaps Porsche has managed to shave some pounds off the curb weight with the 992.

Pricing for the 2021 911 Targa 4 starts at $119,300 while the Targa 4S is priced at $135,200. Both are more expensive than the 911 Coupe but interestingly, the Targa 4 has the same starting price as the 4 Cabriolet and the Targa 4S is around $8,000 more than its convertible counterpart.

Very few cars on the market feature a Targa-style roof aside from the Chevrolet Corvette and the far more expensive Lamborghini Aventador Roadster and Ferrari 812 GTS, so the 911 Targa does not directly compete with any other models. The Targa's main competition will likely come internally from Porsche buyers who would prefer to have a Coupe or Cabriolet rather than a unique blend of the two.