Porsche 911 Targa

1974 – 1989 Targa · Convertible Germany

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Porsche built the 911 Targa for 15 years, from 1974 to 1989. Its petrol engines range from 150 to 231 hp across 3 variants. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 5.8 s. The lightest version weighs only 1,070 kg. Against its predecessor (1967 – 1973), peak power rose from 160 to 231 hp, and minimum weight went up by 50 kg.

Body styleTarga · Convertible

Production1974 – 1989

Variants3

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power150 – 231 hp

0–100 km/h5.8 – 6.5 s

Top speed222 – 245 km/h

Fuel economy9.8 – 10.9 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Compared with rivals

vs Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1976 – 1982) vs Ferrari Dino (1973 – 1980) vs Maserati Merak (1974 – 1982)

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.7L 5MT RWD (150 HP) 2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	6.5 s	222	5-speed manual
3.0L 5MT RWD (180 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	180 hp	6.4 s	227	5-speed manual
3.2L 5MT RWD (231 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	231 hp	5.8 s	245	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: H6
Displacement: 2687 cm3 (164 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 5700 RPM150 HP @ 5700 RPM148 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 174 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM236 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Mechanical Fuel Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 138 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Dimensions

Length: 168.9 in (4290 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase: 89.3 in (2268 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2360 lbs (1070 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: H6
Displacement: 2994 cm3 (183 ci)
Power: 132 KW @ 5500 RPM180 HP @ 5500 RPM177 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 196 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM265 Nm @ 4100 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 141 mph (227 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/70 VR15 || 215/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 168.9 in (4290 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase: 89.3 in (2268 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2469 lbs (1120 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 21.9 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: H6
Displacement: 3164 cm3 (193 ci)
Power: 170 KW @ 5900 RPM231 HP @ 5900 RPM228 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque: 210 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM284 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 152 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/70 VR15 || 215/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 168.9 in (4290 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase: 89.3 in (2268 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.38

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2801 lbs (1271 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 21.5 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)

Length4,290 mm

Width1,651 mm

Height1,321 mm

Wheelbase2,268 mm

Curb weight1,070 – 1,271 kg

Torque236 – 284 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.