2009 Porsche 911 Targa: New Video & Images

by Clinton Deacon
September 30, 2008 3:16 PM
Filed Under: German, Porsche

The updates on the Porsche 911 series began with the Carrera and Carrera 4 and later spread to the Targa variants and in preparation for the models full launch we are able to bring you a new video (featuring a little German) and 50 new images from the press launch event.

The highlight of the new 911 upgrades is the new seven-speed double-clutch transmission dubbed PDK, gear changes are both smoother and faster enhancing the performance of the model. Power boost treatment sees output of the 3.6 liter engine from the Targa 4 rise to 345bhp whilst the 3.8 liter engine from the Targa 4S rises to 385bhp Put it all together and we have a 911 Targa 4 that launches from 0 to 100km/h in 5.0 seconds and a Targa 4S that does the same 0.3 seconds quicker.

Keep an eye here on WCF for more details and images of the facelifted 911 series when they debut at the Paris Motor Show later this week.

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The 911 is a legend , great performance car, but the last thing I would say in the showroom is to ask about the Targa version. The Porsche 911 is about driving , performance, sound, not for watching the stars or clouds. Pointless version, for boring people which choose it probably with the automatic gearbox. I read that the new automatic is quite good, but never than less, 6-Speed manual is fun. Personally I have driven 997 Carrera S and it's brilliant. 355bhp is enough, power and performance is awesome.

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by Francois | September 30, 2008 3:33 PM

i think i agree with everything u said, but one thing u should bear in mind: mostly old people can afford the 911 car and many buy it only because of the prestige it offers. they appreciate everything comfortable within this car.

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by catchmyshadow | September 30, 2008 4:33 PM

What do you mean old people? I know people who have 911's and they are at their 30's and 40's-) Besides 911 is not quite comfortable car in it's price class. For that kind of money if you want to buy a comfortable car you should choose a BMW 6-series, Mercedes CL 500 or Jaguar XK.

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by Francois | September 30, 2008 4:58 PM

the majority of porsche customers over here are 30-. it depends actually on where you live not your age.

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by fQation | September 30, 2008 7:34 PM

u mean in palm beach? could be rite lol

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by catchmyshadow | September 30, 2008 9:25 PM

i mean that most Porsche customers are 50+. Of course there are some who are younger but the majority is old and they enjoy such features. 90% of porsches won`t be driven on a track, so even a 911 targa makes sense in some way.

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by catchmyshadow | September 30, 2008 6:19 PM

this is my favourite porsche out of their whole range... i think it looks really good

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by BabyMilo | October 1, 2008 2:48 AM

I totally agree with you. Not only is it the coolest 911, it's also the most practical one.

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by Dlaor | October 4, 2008 2:49 PM

Makes more sense than a convertible, as you don't lose the rigidity, and it retains some focus at least, as well as an airy cabin.

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by James2911 | October 1, 2008 11:28 AM

The reasons for owning a premium car aren't that simple. You think cool while I'm justifying the outlay and the running costs. You dream about weekend track days and I think about the cost of those 295/19 ZR30 tires and how often. What makes us all want a Porsche is like looking at her (or him) and knowing that "they're the one". Watch a Porsche video and it's all about passion and longing. There's a reason Porsche is so profitable - they know better than most which of our buttons to press, and they cater to people who don't need to worry about the cost of those tires! Yup, it proably is the most practical model, and through these old eyes, it's very cool! A word of warning, though, unless you are willing to part with the money, don't go out and test drive one - going back to your daily driver just won't feel the same.

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by dcinbc | October 10, 2008 4:57 AM