Porsche 911 997.2 Targa (2008-2013)

72% Neofiliac
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Porsche 911 997.2 Targa is the facelift version of the 997 Targa mid-size targa sports car in production from 2008 to 2013. It was available with a range of flat-6 engines that displaced 3.6 to 3.8 liters.
Compared to the 997.1 Targa, the most obvious change is the rollout of PDK double clutch transmissions that replaced the horrible ZF 5HP automatic. Otherwise, Porsche did small tweaks to the engines to squeeze out nominally more power.
The downsides of this (and the 996) generation of Targas remained.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 72% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • New PDK transmission
  • Slight improvement in performance
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space
  • Worse than both the coupe and the cabriolet

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Specifications

Targa 4Targa 4 PDKTarga 4STarga 4S PDK

Capacity

Cargo Capacity105 L / 3.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity28.9 L / 30.5 qt28.9 L / 30.5 qt29.0 L / 30.6 qt29.0 L / 30.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity67.0 L / 17.7 gal
Passengers4
Payload380 kg / 838 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 330 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 330 mm
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/40 ZR18, 295/35 ZR18235/40 ZR18, 295/35 ZR18235/35 ZR19, 305/30 ZR19235/35 ZR19, 305/30 ZR19
Turning Circle10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1310 mm / 51.6 in1310 mm / 51.6 in1300 mm / 51.2 in1300 mm / 51.2 in
Size | Length4435 mm / 174.6 in
Size | Width1852 mm / 72.9 in
Weight1530.0 kg / 3373.1 lbs1560.0 kg / 3439.2 lbs1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs1570.0 kg / 3461.3 lbs
Wheel Size8J x 18, 11J x 188J x 18, 11J x 188J x 19, 11J x 198J x 19, 11J x 19
Wheelbase2350 mm / 92.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.2 sec5.0 sec4.9 sec4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.9 sec4.8 sec4.7 sec4.5 sec
CO2 Emission249 g/km242 g/km259 g/km251 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.300.300.300.31
Fuel Economy10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (combined) | 15.9 L/100km / 14.8 MPG (urban) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (highway)10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (combined) | 15.5 L/100km / 15.2 MPG (urban) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (highway)11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (combined) | 16.5 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (highway)
Top Speed284.0 km/h / 176.5 mph282.0 km/h / 175.2 mph297.0 km/h / 184.5 mph295.0 km/h / 183.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5
EngineMA1.02MA1.02MA1.01MA1.01
Engine | Compression Ratio12.5:1
Engine | Displacement3.6 L / 220.5 cu-in / 3614.0 cc3.6 L / 220.5 cu-in / 3614.0 cc3.8 L / 231.9 cu-in / 3800.0 cc3.8 L / 231.9 cu-in / 3800.0 cc
Engine | Power345.0 hp / 257.3 kW @ 6500 rpm345.0 hp / 257.3 kW @ 6500 rpm385.0 hp / 287.1 kW @ 6500 rpm385.0 hp / 287.1 kW @ 6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output95.5 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in95.5 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in101.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in101.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque390 Nm / 287.6 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm390 Nm / 287.6 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed7-speed6-speed7-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomatic PDKManualAutomatic PDK

Production

Availability2008 ~ 2013

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