Porsche_US 911Targa-GTS_2015

At Porsche, design has always been about much more than good looks. Design has always had a function, too. Only then does it possess genuinely captivating power, and hold the admirer under its spell. We’ve given the new 911 Targa 4 GTS everything that a sports car needs for captivating appeal: a powerful front, a broad rear, a sharpened design. Furthermore, Carmine Red paintwork which was launched with the 911 GTS and is available as an option on all 911 models, highlights those elements of the exterior finished in black. The sporty design of the front fascia is clear to see – yet pared down to the essentials. Aerodynamics are excellent thanks to the optimized front spoiler, while large air intakes ensure the supply of fresh air is maximized. Typical of a GTS are the Bi-Xenon™ headlights including the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) in black as well as SportDesign exterior mirrors, all of which are fitted as standard.

The silver-colored Targa bar is a characteristic feature. The ‘targa’ trademark underneath the side gills is in black. Black creates further contrasts, too, such as on the engine’s air intake grille as well as on the standard sport exhaust system twin tailpipes. A fusion of form and function. With a rear that is 44 mm wider than that of the 911 Carrera S, the 911 Targa 4 GTS appears even more muscular. The elegantly rounded rear window, the innovative Targa roof, which opens or closes fully automatically in just 20 seconds – and the seamless taillight strip built on modern LED technology – and the superlative sporty traction of the all-wheel drive. Aesthetics from the racetrack: 20‑inch Turbo S wheels, fitted as standard, feature a central locking device and a satin black finish. Five-spoke, 20-inch Carrera S alloy wheels – also painted in satin black – are available as an option. Both of these large wheels are characterized by their excellent roadholding and racetrack performance. We can analyze the captivating power of the new 911 Targa 4 GTS. We can explain it. And we can describe it in the language of design. There’s only one thing we cannot do: resist.

language, with a focus on the essentials. It’s another reason why good design must never be fanciful, but should always express character. The new 911 Targa 4 GTS does this in the interior, too – with sporty ergonomics, with exquisite equipment and with materials that breathe motorsport. Especially: Alcantara®. It’s used wherever some extra protection against wear and tear might be needed. Sport seats Plus. Sport seats Plus in smooth-finish leather and with seat centers in Alcantara® are fitted as standard and come equipped with electric seat height and backrest adjustment, as well as mechanical fore/ aft adjustment. The side bolsters on the cushion and backrest have firm, sporty padding and offer excellent lateral support. The ‘GTS’ logo embroidered on the headrests is a striking feature.

GTS interior package. The optional GTS interior package highlights sports performance. The interior is enhanced by accents in Carmine Red or Rhodium Silver. The ‘GTS’ logos on the headrests are embroidered in a contrasting color. The package also includes various decorative stitching elements, the ‘PORSCHE’ logo on floor mats and the contrasting color on the edges of the seat belts. The tachometer is also finished in the contrasting color.