911 [Spy Shots] 2014 Porsche 911 Targa

Mark · Mar 14, 2013

Even though you see a cabriolet roof on these images, what you are seeing is not a 911 Convertible but the upcoming 2014 911 Targa.

The disguised prototype spotted during cold weather testing in Sweden, is scheduled to be the alternative version between both the Coupe and Convertible 911. The Targa model will be equipped with a polycarbonate or glass roof that will fully retract for open-top driving.

A clever disguise but not full proof for the well trained eyes of our photographers; disguised as a Convertible, this Targa prototype can almost pass without further notice, however, we can clearly see the removable center roof section and the Targa roll-bar.

It’s still not clear if the 991 Targa will be available only with four-wheel drive as the current 997 version (Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S), or if it will be available as a rear-wheel drive as well.

We are expecting its debut to be in late 2013 as a 2014 model.

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Mark · Mar 14, 2013

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Rainer271 · Nov 7, 2014

Porsche 911 Targa Facelift Shows New Headlights in Latest Spyshots [Photo Gallery]

When Porsche introduced the 911 Targa at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, nobody was prepared for the return to innocence. The retro-styled roof took the world by surprise and swiped us all off our feet. Since another year is approaching, the Zuffenhausen people have yet another Targa surprise for us, namely a facelift.

Yes, we know, it’s more than unusual to see the coupe-cabriolet 911 receive a revamp after just one year or so of market presence, but the 991.2 mid-cycle refresh that’s coming in 2015 will also include the Targa. We’ve spied the 911 Targa Facelift before and now we have much clearer shots, which show the little-but-important visual details.

It's the little details that make the difference

It all starts with the headlights, namely the LED daytime running lights. The current model features a four-point arrangement with the LEDs positioned on the outer ring of the light cluster. As for the 2016 911 Targa, this sees the four points of light getting closer to each other and occupying an area in the center of the headlight, which brings a stronger identity.

The front fascia changes go on with the revised air intakes. These feature a set of blades on the sides, as we’ve seen on the 2015 Cayenne facelift, for instance.

Don’t expect any changes on the sides, except for new alloy wheel designs. Moving to the rear of the 991.2 Targa prototype, we see Porsche taking a bit of a hint from Bentley: the third brake light is now wider, stretching for the entire length of the engine cover. By the way, the latter seems to be the retro-styled unit found on the new 911 GTS.

The rear bumper brings two interesting details, starting with the centrally-mounted exhaust pipes and ending with the air vents on the sides of the lower fascia - these were a trademark of the turbocharged models, but due to the fact that most of the future lineup will be forced-fed, they’ll be found across the range.

Yes, as many of you already know, the turbo stuff will spread far beyond the Turbo (S) and GT2 (RS) models of the past. As Porsche strives to increase efficiency, it will make the switch from natural aspiration to turbocharging.

Oh and by the way, have you heard that rumor about a Targa Turbo?