Porsche 911 Carrera 4S vs Porsche 911 Targa
| Category | Porsche 911 Targa | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.6 l B6 | 3.6 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 285 / 281 | 285 / 281 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 340 / 251 | 340 / 251 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1433 / 3159 | 1472 / 3245 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 199 / 196 | 194 / 191 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche 911 Targa | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.00 | 1:17.83 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche 911 Targa | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.5 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.5 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.7 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.1 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 7.7 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 9.4 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 11.7 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.3 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 17.1 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 20.6 s | 18.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.0 s @ 85.7 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s @ 101.0 mph | 13.4 s @ 106.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche 911 Targa | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.3 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.0 s | 22.5 s |
| 1000 m | 24.8 s | 25.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.7 s | 8.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.4 s | 7.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 12.1 s | 12.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.3 s | 17.3 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche 911 Targa | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 275 kph (171 mph) | 272 kph (169 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 37 UK) | 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche 911 Targa | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 83 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera 4S is the fastest by considerable margin.
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