Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
The Targa was the half-cabriolet answer given by Porsche to its enthusiast customers who wished an open-top driving experience but without the compromise of a convertible.
It is known that when a unibody construction is cut to make it as a cabriolet, the structure has to be reinforced to keep the car safe. Due to that, some parts need to be added to form a chassis and to create a stiffer platform. But in 1974 it was almost impossible to build a light convertible as stiff as a coupe. So, the Targa version offered a good version with a removable textile panel above the front seats.
The 1974 model was redesigned for the first time in the car's history. The raised bumper design with black plastic bellows on the sides to absorb shocks was a key feature of the car. The roof was cut between the windshield edge and the security arch over the B-pillars. Unlike its coupe sibling, the Targa featured a very big rear windscreen, curved and shaped around the car profile, eliminating the C-pillar. But the car's profile remained the same 911.
Inside, the cockpit featured sport seats in the front and two smaller ones in the back, which were hard to use. The five-dials instrument cluster offered information regarding the oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel level, tachometer in the middle, the speedometer, and, on the right, an analog clock. The ventilation controls were placed at the same level as the steering wheel and the stereo.
For the engine, the Carrera featured a 2.7-liter flat-six air-cooled engine. The base model offered just 150 hp in the beginning. By 1976, that was raised to 165 hp.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L 5MT RWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 2687 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5700 RPM 150 HP @ 5700 RPM 148 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 174 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 236 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Mechanical Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 138 mph (222 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.3 in (2268 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2360 lbs (1070 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L 5MT RWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 2994 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 5500 RPM 180 HP @ 5500 RPM 177 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 196 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 265 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 141 mph (227 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 VR15 || 215/60 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.3 in (2268 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469 lbs (1120 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.9 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L 5MT RWD (231 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3164 cm3 |
Power: | 170 KW @ 5900 RPM 231 HP @ 5900 RPM 228 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 284 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 152 mph (245 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 VR15 || 215/60 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.3 in (2268 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2801 lbs (1271 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.5 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |