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  • Singer Porsche 911 Targa with Global Debut at Goodwood

    Singer Porsche 911 Targa Teasers Singer Porsche 911 Targa is being teased before it is fully revealed at the Goodwood festival of speed. The customer-owned Porsche 911 has been specifically made with a Targa top. This little fact makes the car truly stand out. What adds to the appeal of this Singer’s project is that the Porsche 911 is actually an oldy restored by the tuner and fully optimized.

    In addition, at the event, which is taking place this weekend, the premiere of the Targa top 911 will be accompanied by a restored Porsche 911 coupe. Both vehicles will show-off the creative possibilities of the California-based modification house. As you might already figured it out, the Singer vehicle design (SVD) offers outstanding expertise in the vibrant world of classic automobile restoration.

    SEE ALSO: Porsche Boxster and 911 Carrera Black Editions Get Detailed 

    SVD is actually a company which aims of bringing the newest evolution of premier restoration services to a new plateau. At the Goodwood festival of speed, visitors will have the opportunity of seeing this approach of adding nostalgic luxury with a modern-day twist.

    What is more, this philosophy will be taken into action with the motorsport participation of the Porsche 911 Coupe in the legendary Hillclimb. The car will be driven by the famous Porsche aficionados Chris Harris and Mario Franchitti up the Hillclimb.

    Singer Porsche 911 Targa in Details

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    Although there are no official details on the engine, but only a picture, reports say that the custom Targa Grey Porsche 911 will be powered by a flat-six 4.0-liter engine built by Ed Pink Racing. It will be producing 390 hp (287 kW) and will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission, which sends the horses to the rear wheels.

    The custom made foldable Targa soft top, will be also accompanied by Fuchs-style wheels. Other exclusive styling features in this project are the nickel roll hoop and the “Targa” gold badges. Behind the wheels, there will be contrasting orange brake calipers accompanied by Öhlins suspension. The interior will be made harmonious to the contrasting calipers, featuring orange leather and suede.

    Singer Porsche 911 Targa will be revealed this Thursday at the Goodwood.

    Source: Singer Vehicle Design via Facebook

  • 2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS with 440 HP and Great Noise [VIDEO]

    Porsche knows how to surprise us and just when we were thinking that Porsche 911 Targa could not get any better, we were presented with a 911 Targa 4 GTS! This dazzling little automotive jewelry is the perfect final piece to add to your collection… If you have one. If not, well, it isn’t too bad for a start!

    Being unveiled at the North American International Auto Show, the 2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS takes its power from a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine that pushes 430 PS (316 kW) and 440 Nm (324 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the car to speed up from 0–60 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.1 seconds, before scoring a top speed of 186 mph (300 km/h).

    Created to mark the 50th anniversary of the 911 Targa, the model is equipped with a sportier front end design, wider rear fenders and tinted bi-xenon headlights. Aerodynamic mirrors, a sports exhaust system and gloss black 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels are part of the features as well. Let’s not forget the GTS logo on the doors, rear as well as the Targa bar.

    There isn’t much to be added about the interior except that the cabin takes its usual Alcantara upholstery and four-way adjustable Sport Plus seats for exceptional comfort.

    The new Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS will go on sale in Germany in March. Its starting price is that of €137,422.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98nu07DOvZg

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    Video Source: Porsche via Youtube

  • Techart Porsche Targa 4 in Lime Yellow [Yes or No?]

    Techart-Porsche-911-Targa-4S-THUMB2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4 model debuted at the beginning of the year at the Detroit Auto Show. And as we remember it, we get genuinely excited being a reinterpretation of a classic. Now Techart is ready to show us its take on the car through (as they say) sharpening its character. They have created an aero kit, dedicated wheels and unique interior! Starting with the aerodynamic kit, the Techart’s Targa 4 receives wide body with active taillight strip and of course a glass roof with iconic aluminium bar. The kit was made of lightweight fibre composite of carbon and polyurethane RIM, and its characteristics include high levels of load-bearing capacity and dimensional stability with a low tare weight.

    Next, it also adds two-part front spoiler I with integrated splitter drags, which serves in terms of lowering the vehicle. It is combined with new rear spoiler II wing profile and new diffuser add-on. Going further, we can’t miss the aero wings, which are integrated into the front air inlets, and create a dynamic shaft outline. They work in concert with the air outlet grille at the front apron.

    911 Targa 4 also get exclusive alloys, which are called Techart Formula IV light-alloy wheel and that come in five-twin-spoke design. They are offered in 20- and 21-inch size in various colors. The tuners also offer suspension options for the car. The sport spring kit brings the vehicle closer to the asphalt, while the noselift system generates an additional 45mm of ground clearance by lifting the vehicle level at front axle.

    Exhaust systems sport and sport muffler racing deliver the acoustic performance of the Porsche 911 Targa 4 models with a touch of a button. The valve-controlled system can be used even when closed under full load across the entire speed range.

    Inside, this Porsche gets enhanced with in-house saddlery. The illuminated aluminium door entry guards, the ergonomically shaped thee-spokes multifunctional sport steering wheel with paddle shifters and aluminium sport pedals are all there. The company ha also provided aluminium foot rest, decorative stitching, backrests for sport seats plus in leather, safety belts. There is also the option of Techart Carbon Interior Styling Packages.

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    Source: Techart 

  • Porsche Macan Models Upgraded by TECHART

    At this year’s Essen Motor Show 2014 TECHART Automobildesign presents new upgraded features for the Porsche Macan and 911 Targa 4 models. TECHART injects the Porsche models with more power, new exhaust systems, refined suspension options, and, finally, distinguishable TECHART wheels, thus putting emphasis on the sporty lines of the vehicles in question.

    TECHART Power Kit TA B95/T1 for the Porsche Macan Turbo gives the car additional 50 HP (37 kW) and 70 Nm. Based on 3.6l V6 Twin-Turbo engine that initially produces 400 hp (294 kW) with 550 Nm of torque, now with the upgraded TECHART power Kit, the Porche Macan Turo is able to deliver 450 HP (331 kW) at 6,200 1/min and a peak torque of 620 Nm at 2,700 1/min. TECHART TA B95/T1 improves the driving performance, thus, enabling the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds with Sport Plus (standard model 4.6s with Sport Plus) and from 0-160 km/h in 10.6 seconds with Sport Plus (standard model 10.9s with Sport Plus). The top speed is estimated at 271 km/h (standard model 266 km/h).

    Porsche Macan S Diesel demonstrates some spectacular improvements too with the TECHART Power Kit TA B95/SD1. In terms of driving dynamics TECHART Automobildesign boosts the power of the 3.0l V6 turbo diesel engine with additional 42 HP (30 kW) and 90 Nm of torque. Hence the maximum power output increases to 300 HP (220 kW) at 3,300 to 3,700 1/min and 670 Nm of maximum torque at 2,400 to 3,100 1/min. With operating TECHART Power Kit TA B95/SD1 the compact SUV is able to speed up (in Sport Plus mode) from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds (standard model 6.1s); and from 0 to 160 km/h in 15.7 seconds (standard model 16.5s). The top speed is 237 km/h (standard model 230 km/h).

    For further individualization, the Porsche Macan models benefit from original TECHART Wheels. They come in three wheel designs, available in 21- and 22-inch as well as in various surface finishing combinations.

    TECHART Formula light-alloy wheel in 21-inch
    FA: 9.5 x 21 ET 60
    RA: 9.5 x 21 ET 63
    incl. wheel spacer adapter
    colours: silver, gloss black, custom colour

    TECHART Formula II light-alloy wheel in 22-inch
    FA: 9.5 x 22 ET 60
    RA: 10.5 x 22 ET 56
    incl. wheel spacer adapter
    colours: silver, gloss black, custom colour

    TECHART Formula III forged wheel in 22-inch
    FA: 9.5 x 22 ET 60
    RA: 10.5 x 22 ET 61
    incl. wheel spacer adapter
    colours: silver, bi-colour, burnished, custom colour

    TECHART Porsche Macan Power Kit
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    Source: TECHART

  • Porsche 911 Targa: A Modern Classic Debuts

    Porsche-911-Targa-shadowPorsche-911-Targa-mediumThere it is. The Porsche 911 Targa marks its world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show. We are genuinely excited about this one, because you know, it brings something fresh to the table. Yes, it’s a reinterpretation of a classic, but even that is welcome in our books in this world of compact-SUV dominance.

    How does the Targa essentially differentiate itself from the rest of the Porsche lineup? Well, it’s a coupe but it’s not, a convertible but not entirely. It has a retractable roof over the driver and passenger seats, a wide bar where you’d expect to find the B-Pillers, and a wrap-around rear window without any pillars again. This being the 21st century and all, everything happens electronically.

    Basically, the Targa system has two movable parts: a soft top and a glass rear window. With the press of a button, the rear window, which is attached to the convertible top compartment lid, opens up and tilts automatically. All the while, two flaps open in the Targa bar, releasing the soft top’s kinematics. The convertible top gets released, folded into a Z-shape as the roof opens, and stowed away behind the rear seats. Once the top has been retracted, the flaps in the bar close and the rear window moves back into position once again. The roof takes around 19 seconds to open or close only when the vehicle is stationary. In case you don’t want the wind in your hair when the top is down, a deflector integrated in the cowl panel frame can be put up manually.

    Although Porsche are being silent about the weight, they do stress out that the rear window is made from an extremely lightweight laminated safety glass. Inside the cabin, the front roof element is lined with black fabric while the Targa roof bar boasts a layer of Alcantara.

    As for the oily bits, the Targa – in true Porsche fashion – comes in to models: the 3.4-liter, 350 hp 911 Targa 4 and the 3.8-liter, 400 hp 911 Targa 4S. Both are all-wheel drive exclusively. The former comes with a 7-speed manual as standard. Should you chose, however, to equip it with Porsche’s Doppelkupplung transmission and the Sport Chrono Package, you’d be able to hit the 60 mph mark in 4.8 seconds.

    The 911 Targa 4S, on the other hand, does the same stretch in 4.4 seconds with the same ticks on the options list. Both versions get pretty good gas mileage as well. From 32 to 28 mpg depending on the model choice and transmission.

    Standard equipment on each model includes leather interior, sports seats, automatic climate contro, Bi-Xenon headlights, 7-inch color touch screen navgation, digital radio, MP3 connectivity, Porsche Stability Management, Porsche Traction Management and a three-year warranty.

    The Targa 4S adds to that 20-inch alloy wheels, Porsche Active Suspension Managemnet, torque vectoring, and a rear limited slip differential.

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    Source: Porsche

  • Porsche 991 Targa Tributes Original [TEASER]

    Porsche-911-Targa-Teaser-mediumWhat you see above is the original Porsche 911 Targa from 1965. The new one that’s coming out any moment now, is supposed to pay an homage to it. Porsche are still silent about how exactly the 991 Targa is going to look like so our guess is as good as yours. Having the signature movable center roof section and wrap-around rear windows is a certainty. An image claiming to be the real deal is floating around the internet, but we’ll let you fish it out.

    The officials are simply saying: “hey, come and watch the official reveal at the NAIAS in Detroit.

    Detroit is where Porsche will also put the Cayenne Platinum Edition and Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition on a show stand for the first time: basically the Cayennes you know with an extra bit of spice such as exterior touches and interior two-tone color schemes. The Macan S and Macan Turbo will also be there, should you be interested.

    But let’s face it, all eyes will be on the rarity that is the 911 Targa. Can they really go wrong with it?

    Source: Porsche

  • New Sports Exhaust System for the Porsche 911 Carrera and Targa 4

    The engineers of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, have developed a new sports exhaust system for the latest generation of the 911, available as an option on new models as of February 2009. (more…)