2008 Porsche 911 Targa

2008 Porsche 911 Targa Model Overview

Vehicle Summary: 2008 Porsche 911 Targa

The glass-roofed, all-wheel-drive Porsche 911 Targa 4 and the 911 Targa 4S are recent additions to the legendary 911 line. The Porsche 911 Targa 4 packs a 3.6-liter six-cylinder powerplant that can propel the car from 0 to 60 mph in around 5 seconds. The bigger, 3.8-liter engine in the 911 Targa 4S makes the car nearly half a second quicker. A six-speed manual transmission is standard. A five-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission with manual shift capability is optional.

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A Good Kind of Glass Ceiling

The Porsche 911 Targa blurs the line between coupe and convertible and benefits from some surprisingly practical features.

Highs

  • Long list of options affords total customization
  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • Glass roof adds an open-air feel
  • Sleek styling that's both classic and contemporary
  • Superior performance

Lows

  • High ownership costs
  • Limited rearward visibility

What's New

  • No major changes


Specs at a Glance:

Seating Capacity: 4
Available Engines: 3.8L H-6 24 valve DOHC SMPI,3.6L H-6 24 valve DOHC SMPI
Drivetrains: Full-time all-wheel drive
0-60 mph: N/A
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 16/24 mpg,17/25 mpg
Standard Features: Adaptive suspension, Power driver seat, Split folding rear seat, Brake assist, Driver front impact airbag, Driver side impact airbag, Passenger side impact airbag, Overhead airbag, Electronic stability
Optional Equipment: GPS, Heated front seats, Adaptive suspension

2008 Porsche 911 Targa

3.8L H-6 24 valve DOHC SMPI, 381hp @ 7,200RPM, 6-spd manual w/overdrive, Full-time all-wheel drive
3.6L H-6 24 valve DOHC SMPI, 325hp @ 6,800RPM, 6-spd manual w/overdrive, Full-time all-wheel drive

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