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The new Porsche 992 Targa is here! In this video I give you a first look at the eighth-generation 911 Targa, with fresh images and video for you to feast on, as the 992 welcomes its second open-topped 911 variant.
Learn all the key details and stats behind the new Targa 4 and Targa 4S, but not before I take you on a journey through time with a detailed history of this iconic Porsche model which makes up for around 15 per cent of total 911 sales.
The 992 is the fastest and most innovative Targa yet - and this video gives you all the information you need to learn about the latest Porsche 911 ahead of our first drive later this year.
Another really informative video and super timely. Thanks Lee. Do you know why since 997 they have to be 4WD? Assumably something to do with weight and distribution but I’d have thought that would be mid/rear bias which wouldn’t need a powered front axle to correct. Surely an engineering problem rather than a marketing preference? I was really hoping for a 2WD version in the 992 esp with the GTS.
Thanks Nick. Not sure why the Targa went 4WD, I'll find out. I think it helps lend itself to being a usable, everyday car, rather than a weekender. If I find out, I'll report back.
A 911 Targa has always been my dream car and the new 992 model available with a 7 spd manual is keeping that dream alive, but still just a bit out of reach although I’m slowly closing in on it!
The 991.1s are around half the price currently, great value IMO!
@@9WERKSTV and they are naturally aspirated!
So currious if Porsche has eventually sorted out the seriously annoying Wind-buffering-Problems at open-roof Driving!
That Problemalways disturbed my Addiction to my 991 Targa4S!
And i dont agree that the Design has added Attractiveness to the 992Targa; i prefer especially the Rear Design-Line of my 991!
Good review. Interesting comments on buffeting at the end, the elephant in the room as far as the Targa is concerned for me. Tried a 991.1 and couldn’t find a speed sweet spot between 30 and 80 where it was comfortable. My then 997 Cab and now 991.1Cab are serene roof down by comparison.
You're bang on here, the Cab absolutely manages wind noise better, particularly the 991s with that wind deflector. you can have a sensible chat with your passenger in a Cab, roof down, at 80mph. In a Targa it's hard to do this past 40mph.
I hear you about the buffeting, and if it wasn't fixed it is a deal breaker. But for me the Targa is prettier than the cabrio.
Porsche really nailed the design of the new 911. I find it so appealing (regardless of the version).
So glad they did not mess up perfection..looks the same as 991 , Beautiful!
One of my favourite 911s is the 996 Targa. I don't know why but I love it.
Agreed - I may be bias though!
I certainly don't mind the glass roof Targas, they still exist in the modern lineup today in a way as the Coupe's optional sunroof is huuuuuge.
Agreed love my 996 Targa!
@@DS981GTS Lucky man!
Yes yes yea.... I am still going to get me an 04 Targa myself, worried about all this news of the new one though rendering these cars unaffordable.
A very Lame update. I see they didn’t fix the buffeting issues. Pass.
This waa worth watching, history behind the model was very infomative...
Anyone have numbers for the 996 Targa? Looked high and low, ended up with a C2. I have never seen one on the road in the US, ever. Or 993 Targa for that matter.
991 or 992 targa in manual is my dream weekend car... The heart wants a GT3 but the brain tells me the targa will be more enjoyable and practicle.
Targa will absolutely be more practical, unless you're a track junkie.
Coorrr. Love this. Lottery win 1st purchase. In launch colour scheme. Nice presentation there Lee. Thanks.
Cheers David, was a rushed job to get this up near embargo, not my best work, so I appreciate your kind comments.
Might swap my 981 spyder for 1 of these . Hope to see the car soon at opc south london. Or failing that brands in sept....
Very nice, not sure I'd have one over a coupe, but it would certainly be a nice problem to have! 😆
Interesting how it became called the Targa as well.
Great video. Thanks for the potted history and 992 update.
Another great vid, looking forward to the drive of the targa. If only they did a targa turbo!
It is turbo charged...but I know what you mean. 😊
With those stats, I think it's fast enough for the people that will buy it.
Thanks! Funny you mention the Turbo Targa, Porsche did make them in the 1980s, the top down shot of the red classic in my video is indeed a 930 Targa.
@@9WERKSTV I think it's coming 🙊
You could do a 996 review of each mode in the 996 range 👍
Great idea!
9:12 Seconds WTF?
Great review.
Did you time how long it took you to remove the old Targa's roof? Looked like ages!
Not having seen one of these but I think the 991 looks better as the rear isn't as bulbous as the 992. Same thoughts I have regards the coupe too.
Thanks! I didn't time it but it did indeed take aaages! I'd guess a minute, but then I was being extra careful as it wasn't my car.
Another Awesome video Lee and educational as always with your videos 🙌
Cheers Mark!
Love the new targa 👍👍😎
It's gorgeous. I'm glad they balanced modernity with the classic lines and nods to the past.
Turbo engines are terrible. Faster does not mean better as no normal person will notice these spec sheet differences
99% if of people will never realize the potential of these cars.
Really good video. Good looking car. If I lived somewhere hot and had the cash (both of which I do not) I’d have this over the cabriolet.
Cheers Ben! Agreed, I think there's place in anyone's garage for a Targa as a fun cruiser.
That Nine Eleven Guy :-) BTW, what I liked about the video is that you took the time to put it in historical context and didn’t just regurgitate the promo videos and read the spec sheet like a lot of other channels do.
@@TheGinger1 Great feedback, thank you Ben! I try to be different and put my expertise to good use.
997.2 Targa - my next Porsche. I love my 987 Boxster, but will upgrade in the next few years. I’m a fan of the 996/997 targa implementation with the enormous greenhouse and the chrome window trim that accents the roofline.
My first Porsche was a 75 Targa in Desert Beige. Tremendous fun to drive. Heat and defrost were a mystery to operate. I have been in love with Targa ever since.
Is there something different about the rear body of the 992 vs 991? The roofline of the 992 seems to maintain the silhouette of the coupe better than the 991. It could be my imagination.
Many of us wear headphones or earplugs and I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets the sh!t blasted out of me during your intro music, which is so SO very much louder than your voice. Why do youtubers do that? Is it funny or something?
Never liked Porsche. Love this Targa and the new 911 "992". I am now converted.
I never liked the older target's,the shape just didnt flow,but the latest cars look really nice
Nice vlog lee enjoyed that 👍👍
Thank you!
The 0-200kph time seems to be over 2 seconds quicker , I saw a 991 targa in GTS form the other day, I didn’t even know that existed !! Great video
Great design but with the big open roof available on the coupe and the wonderful top in magnesium of the cabriolet, it is really pointless to buy a Targa, unless of course you just love the looks.
Brilliant video and porsche targa history lesson. Cheers.
Give me the silver hoop original any day. It's a pain but a classic.
I really like the new targa. But now you've got an old metal hoop out I know which one I'd have.
Great video Lee informative interesting and of course the beautiful looking Targa is always a pleasure on the eye 992 Targa looks wicked.CK
I enjoyed the history lesson 🤙🏻
Pleased to hear it!
992 Targa looks great but damned pricey. Disappointed to hear about the wind buffeting in the 991. Similar problem with 997 sunroof, hardly ever open it.
Interesting to know re: 997! 992 is pricey too but then again all 992 models have kicked on in price over the 991… Porsche very good at making hay while the sun shines!
Great video . I think the way you bring in a bit of history to all your videos is a great part. More please . I do like a Targa. You don’t see many about these days. A few 996 pop up but that’s all .
Thank you, I appreciate that. Yes classic Targas used to be considered the runt of the litter, now they are rightly sought after as great open-topped 911s. Wish I had one.
Any 4 gts in the near future?
irritated its not a hard top
Put a GT3 motor in it
Subbed now so in couple years time I can say here since 12k
You legend! Thanks Fred.
When i seen the Avatar for this upload I thought, Oh no what have they done with the 911 shape. It is not as drastic as i thought though and gives a fresh look, but not detracting from the shape that is adored by millions. Its a daily drive car and I love Porsche more than any car out there
Great
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Beautiful. I just wish it was all hard top:)
You make no sense.
Thanks for this history! I’ve had a 991.2 Targa4S PDK for a year now and love it. Just subscribed.
Wow, thanks! Pleased to have you along, enjoy that Targa!
This model I think is the most beatiful 911, gorgeous!!
Why does Porsche continue to make 911's as large as boats. If I want to buy a boat I'd get a Tesla Model Y.
Modern Porsche cars are not that nice looking.
Under power