Gallery: Porsche Gives Us a Sexier, Faster 911 Targa—For a Price
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The Porsche 911 Targa 4 has finally gotten the GTS treatment: special features and more power.
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That extra power is especially appealing here because the Targa's sweet roof opening mechanism adds a bunch of weight.
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The rear-mounted six-cyclinder, 3.8-liter engine produces 430 hp and 325 pound-feet of torque.
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That's enough to run from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds, and hit a top speed of 188 mph.
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The GTS treatments includes features like 20-inch center wheel locks.
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Also, a sportier front end design, and carved out side mirror stems.
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All of this takes the base price up to $132,800, compared to $101, 600, for the regular Targa 4.
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The car hits American dealerships in late April, so start saving up.
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