1996 Porsche 911 Targa
In 1996 Porsche expanded their 911 range by offering a new take on the classic Targa. This time production of the sliding roof was entrusted to Webasto who developed the unit from Porsche’s own concept. The unit was completely manufactured by Webasto for later installation at the Porsche factory. The system used two large pieces of glass with the rear unit being sealed to the body. The forward piece was was fastened to three motors which automatically retracted it below the rear piece. Inside an electric sunshade could be deployed. From the side, the Targa has a distinct roofline and quarter-window treatment. Many were fitted with special 17-inch, five-spoke, split-rim wheels.
In Detail
type | Series Production Car |
built at | Stuttgart, Germany |
body stylist | Tony Hatter |
engineers | Fritz Bezner |
price $ | $ 70,750 |
engine | M64 Flat-6 |
position | Rear, Longitudinal |
aspiration | Natural |
block material | Aluminum Alloy |
valvetrain | DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl |
fuel feed | Electronic Injection |
displacement | 3600 cc / 219.7 in³ |
bore | 100 mm / 3.94 in |
stroke | 76.4 mm / 3.01 in |
power | 202.8 kw / 272 bhp @ 6100 rpm |
specific output | 75.56 bhp per litre |
torque | 329.5 nm / 243 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm |
redline | 6700 |
body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque w/Plastic Bumpers |
driven wheels | RWD w/ABD |
wheel type | 5-Spoke Split Rim |
front tires | 205/50ZR17 |
rear tires | 255/40ZR17 |
front brakes | Ventilated Discs w/4-Piston Aluminum Calipers |
f brake size | 32 x 305 mm / 1.26 x 12.01 in |
rear brakes | Ventilated Discs w/4-Piston Aluminum Calipers |
r brake size | 24 x 300 mm / 0.94 x 11.81 in |
front wheels | F 43.2 x 17.8 cm / 17 x 7 in |
rear wheels | R 43.2 x 22.9 cm / 17 x 9 in |
steering | Rack & Pinion |
f suspension | MacPherson Struts w/Stabilizer Bar |
r suspension | Multi-Link A-Arms w/Coil-Over Dampers, Stabilizer Bar |
transmission | Type 950 6-Speed Manual |
tran clutch | Single-Disc |
gear ratios | 3.82:1, 2.05:1, 1.41:1, 1.12:1, 0.92:1, 0.78:1 |
final drive | 3.44:1 |
fuel capacity | 73.43 litres or 19.4 gal. |