Porsche has introduced the new 911 Targa
4S Heritage Design Edition. Billed as the first of four Heritage Design models,
the 911 Targa 4S is designed to recall the 1950s and 1960s through classic
design elements which have been “reinterpreted and combined with the latest
technology.” The model offers an exclusive Cherry Metallic
exterior which contrasts with golden logos. The car also features
retro-inspired white accents and a special Porsche Heritage badge on the rear
air vent.
The old school styling don’t end there as
the model has a 1963 Porsche crest on the front bumper, steering wheel, head
rests and key fob. The classic logo can also be found on the 20- and 21-inch
Carrera Exclusive Design wheels which are backed up by black painted calipers.
Moving into the cabin, drivers will find a
two-tone interior with corduroy on seats and door panels. Porsche says this is reminiscent of the 356
and revives the “zeitgeist and fashion of the 1950s.” Elsewhere, there’s a
leather and microfiber roofliner as well as an individually numbered
plaque. The model also sports a
tachometer and stopwatch with green illumination.
Since the special edition is based on the
911 Targa 4S, it features a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that produces
443 hp and 528 Nm of torque. It’s connected to an eight-speed dual-clutch
transmission which enables the all-wheel drive sports car to accelerate from
0-96 km/h in 3.4 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 302
km/h. To appease the purists, the car
can also be equipped with a seven-speed manual.
The special edition was created by Porsche
Exclusive Manufaktur and production will be limited to 992 units
worldwide. In the United States, the
model will arrive at dealerships late this year and cost I US$ 180,600 before a US$ 1,350 delivery, processing and handling fee.
If owning a limited edition 911 isn’t
special enough, buyers can also purchase a 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition
chronograph. Available exclusively to
owners of the car, the US$ 14,000 watch has a minimalist design with a phosphorus
green ring, white hands and a strap made from same leather as the 911’s
interior.