Porsche 911 2014-2016 Targa 4

911 2014-2016 Targa 4 Review

The Porsche 911 is a two doored sports car, one of the company's signature models that has been in production for over five decades now. There are a range of variants of the vehicle, one among which is the convertible Porsche 911 Targa 4. It is armed with the Boxter engine, which can take it to a top speed of 282kmph. Its acceleration capacity is also stunning, with just 5.2 seconds required for the machine to go from naught to 100kmph. Coming to the softer facet, it is distinguished with a fully automatic roof system that makes open top driving easier and more stylish. Its overall build is streamlined and aerodynamic, blending good looks with high speed. Inside the cabin, the company has provided a right balance of stylish looks and entertaining functions. There are three audio units to choose from, all of which come with unique features of their own. In addition to this, the design of the cabin incorporates a variety of fine materials and accents for a truly plush feel. Beside this, the instrument panel offers many other interesting features and conveniences.

Exteriors:

The wide front track makes for a specially dynamic feel by the front. The classic Porsche headlamps are integrated with Bi-Xenon headlights that feature round surrounds. The body is decorated with crisp, clean lines that add to the vigour exacted by the vehicle. The side features standard 19 inch wheels that enhance the sporty appearance even more. This all new generation is revised to features a flatter silhouette and an extended wheelbase, which allow for stability when driving and a good improvement to the look too. The sloping, dynamic roof lines further add flavour to its appearance, and the revolutionary roof concept allows for driving with an open top without hassle. The rear section features precise lines that bode an artistic look. The slim headlamps are also great looking, and the active tail light strip further emphasises the attractive build. The accentuated rear wings also add to the sporty design.

Interiors:

The modelling of the cabin stresses focus on the driver and for the functions required. The classic layout of the interior is combined with useful equipment to elevate the drive quality. The steering wheel is sporty in looks, as it has company's emblem at the centre and with leather wrapping around the rim. The ascending centre console is eye catching in its design. The instrument cluster is aided with a 4.6-inch colour screen that displays information from other drive functions. The cabin is gifted with an individually adjustable two-zone air conditioning system, with attractively designed vents as well. The seats are made to provide full comfort to the passengers. The door closing handles, the armrests and sections of the seat are leather wrapped. The company is offering it with two-tone colour combinations, but one can customize the interiors with their favourite scheme. Additional materials are present for decoration, such as carbon, aluminium and wood. There is a wide choice of colours offered for the cabin, such as black, platinum grey, luxor beige and yachting blue for utmost fulfilment of the passengers within it.

Engine and Performance:

It is equipped with a 3.4-litre mill that has 6 cylinders incorporated in it. The drive-train has the total displacement capacity of 3436cc. It produces a maximum power of 350hp at 7400rpm, and a peak torque of 390Nm at 5600rpm. The engine's performance is optimised with the direct fuel injection, which delivers fuel directly into the combustion chamber with superior precision. Channelling the drive-train's capacity is a 7 speed manual transmission that makes shifting gears easy and less arduous.

Braking and Handling:

The design of the machine incorporates a sound braking and handling system as well. All four wheels are fitted with disc brakes, which are further coupled to anodized four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed caliper. In addition to this, there is an optional Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system. With this, the vehicle is armed at the front and rear section with cross-drilled ceramic brake discs that have a diameter of 350 mm. For the chassis, there is a sports chrono package, which allows the driver to choose his suspension setup to focus on comfort or sporty performance. A Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus system brings additional safety when cornering, by virtue of applying brake pressure to the rear wheel when entering a corner. The Porsche Dynamic Chassis control is a feature that suppresses lateral body movement during corner, thereby granting an ease of handling. A Porsche Active Suspension Management helps to regulate damping forces when driving, thereby delivering improved stability and performance.

Comfort Features:

This trim comes with CDR audio system as standard feature that features a 7 inch touchscreen, a CD player function, an Aux-In and a USB input. In addition to this, the instrument cluster has a 4.6 inch color screen that provides all the necessary information about the drive to the man behind the wheel. It is equipped with a navigation system, and a tyre pressure monitoring system along with many other indications. There is a telephone module together with a Bluetooth hands-free profile, allowing passengers the leisure of receiving and placing calls within the cabin. Beside all of this, the sports seats are complete with electric seat height and backrest adjustment.

Safety features:

There are full sized driver and front passenger airbags, which inflate either fully or partially depending on the severity of the impact. The vehicle is also gifted with a Porsche Side Impact Protection System, which features elements for protection inside door panels. The drive system of the machine features a steel roll-over protection system located under the aluminum panel of the Targa roll bar, which offers increased protection from impacts. The company has modeled the vehicle with rigid sheets of steel for the body-shell, which adds structural design fulfillment for improved safety against collisions. The cabin is made with the use of aluminum to decrease body weight. An anti theft protection is present, which comes with an immobilizer featuring an in key transponder and an alarm system that has radar based interior surveillance for fullest security.

Pros:

1. Formidable engine capacity and performance.

2. Attractive exterior design and body looks.

Cons:

1. It has the capacity to seat only two passengers.

2. The cabin could use some more comfort oriented features.