The latest new Porsche 992 family member is the next-generation
Targa, seen here devouring the Nurburgring virtually undisguised. Unlike the regular Cabriolet, the Targa can be
described as a bit more exotic thanks to its iconic roof pillar design, or
“Targa bar”. The mechanism appears to be the same as before, with the top edges
sliding up and inwards, in order to allow the roof to retract.
In case you have any doubts about this being the
all-new 992 Targa, a simple glance at the rear end design or the door handles
for that matter, should set your mind at ease. Compared to its predecessor, it
features new headlights, revised air intakes, new LED daytime running lights, a
reshaped hood, wider fenders and a horizontal light strip for the rear fascia.
Inside, it will have the exact same tech as its
already-unveiled fixed roof sibling, meaning a new instrument cluster, revised
switchgear and a larger 10.9-inch infotainment display, all embedded into a
more angular dashboard – a throwback to 1970s designs.
We can only assume that the 2020 Porsche 911 Targa
will get the same power bump as the regular all-new Carrera, meaning the base
version will go from 370 horses to 380, while the Targa 4S will be good for 444
HP instead of 414 HP. Porsche will likely unveil their
newest Targa model later on this year, possibly at the Frankfurt Motor Show in
mid-September.
