As manufacturers love to extend the life of a current model in the fleet, sometimes, that is a good thing. For Porsche, it’s stellar! In Grasso’s Garage this week, it’s all about 911! No this isn’t an emergency, but it should be, because the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS, is an amazing machine.
Wrapped in familiar GT Silver Metallic, the Targa 4 GTS is a 473 horsepower, 420 lb ft torque, 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged boxer style 6-cylinder, that at top speed of 190 mph, this machine goes 3.3 second 0-60 with the Sport Chrono package. Specifications include a 51.2 inch height and 72.9 inch width, with a wheelbase of 96.5 inches and an overall length of 178 inches, the 911 is a compact way to have unbelievable power while being very low to the ground.
On the 911, our sport ergonomic interior and cockpit style seating make the Premium package shine. A GT Sport steering wheel, enlarged driver’s instrument cluster make the Porsche 911 one awesome driving vehicle. The Targa feature also allows you to have the familiarity of driving a vehicle that is enclosed and coupe like, with the option to open it like a convertible, but just for the sun, not the wind. In 2022, that made the 911 Targa option a huge hit. Did we mention the drive mode selector wheel on the steering wheel, this is where it gets ultra fun; 5 drive modes including Sport and Sport Plus. I think it goes without saying how awesome this vehicle is and with the additional options, making the 911 even more fun, just became reality.
Timeless body shapes make the 911 a very easy to notice vehicle. Its long-lasting styling, steeply inclined windshield and gentle sloping roof line, easily identify the 911 from onlookers or parking lot parkers. While riding on 20 inch wheels in the front and 21 inch wheels on the back, the 911 is balanced and ready to perform. We were exceptionally pleased with the 911 in wintery conditions as well. It stuck to the ground and confirmed this is no longer a summer-only vehicle and yet a 4-season sports car ready
for anything in its path.
Grasso’s Garage is here for you! Are you in the market for a new car? I would be happy to provide my honest input. All you have to do is email me: marc.grasso@bostonherald.com.
MSRP: $156,800
MPG: 16 city / 23 highway / 19.0 as tested
As Tested: $181,610