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AWD Porsche 911 Targa and Carrera: stonking performance, more grip

porsche 911 carrera 4S
Now available with all-wheel drive, the fuel efficient Porsche 911 Carrera 4S has better BIK rates

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12 October 2015

 

FOR company car driving fans of fast cars who want to keep a firm grip on the black stuff, Porsche has launched four-wheel drive versions of two of its most popular models, the Porsche 911 Targa and Carrera.

It is extending the 4×4 capability to the new 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Targa 4 because a sports car with all-wheel drive is the first choice for more than one in three Porsche 911 buyers.

911 gets a grip

  • Four-wheel drive option now on Carrera and Targa 911s;
  • Porsche Active Suspension Management lowers cars for sporty driving;
  • Prices start from £81,398 with deliveries early 2016.

And the extra grip will come in handy to avoid the undergrowth now both models have turbocharged engines that are more powerful and consume less fuel for better benefit in kind (BIK) tax ratings.

Even higher levels of safety are achieved with the addition of adaptive PASM chassis (Porsche Active Suspension Management) with its 10-millimetre lower ride height to give greater ride flexibility between sporty circuit and relaxed long-distance driving.

Rear-axle steering that is available as an option for the Carrera 4S models further increasing speed of turns.

Inside there’s the standard-feature Porsche Communication (PCM) connectivity and infotainment system with simplified operation and multi-touch display.

Thanks to bi-turbocharging, the three-litre, six-cylinder engines in the 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Targa 4 achieve an output of 370HP and a torque of 450 Nm, while output in the S models increases to 420HP and torque to 500 Nm.

Equipped with the options of PDK and Sport Chrono package, the 911 Carrera 4 sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds with the S model does it in just 3.8 seconds. Top speeds vary according to model and equipment between 178 mph and 189 mph.

The models with the most significant fuel efficiency improvements are the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet and 911 Targa 4S, each with PDK, in which average consumption rises to a combined 35 mpg.

The new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Targa 4 models, priced from £81,398 and £90,240 respectively, are on sale now from Porsche Centres in the UK and Ireland. First deliveries will begin in early 2016.

As an extra bonus every new Porsche customer will also benefit from the opportunity to find out just what the cars can do at a complimentary driving course at the Porsche Experience Centre Silverstone.

porsche 911 targa 4S
Now available with all–wheel drive, the Porsche 911 Targa 4S

 

 

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