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Porsche 911 Targa
1974 – 1989
Targa · Convertible Germany
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
| 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.
