Porsche 2005 Annual Report Download - page 39

The body of the 911Carrera 4 models has been widened by
44 millimeters at the rear, giving it a characteristic look that
clearly distinguishes it from the rear-wheel drive models. Wider
wheels and modified wheel offsets not only help to blend the
wheels in harmony with the rest of the vehicle but also help
optimize driving dynamics and driving safety. One particular
feature of the new all-wheel drive models is the further-en-
hanced driving stability system PSM. Two new functions have
been added. When the throttle is released suddenly, the brake
system is filled with brake fluid, so it is ready to brake sooner.
The brake assistant also makes an additional contribution to
greater active safety. In addition, a powerful tandem brake
booster increases braking power.
The design of the 911Carrera 4 also forms the basis for the
new 911Targa 4 and the 911Targa 4S, which were presented
at the Mondial de l’Automobile Paris in September and October
2006. The models bring the 911’s 40-year-plus tradition right
up-to-date with an attractive new edition. On the 911 Targa 4 (S)
the glass roof concept uniquely combines the advantages of
draft-free open-top driving with the features of a coupé includ-
ing a more rigid body and a greater sense of security. Even
closed, the Targa models, with their bright interiors, offer a
unique driving experience conveying the comfort and security
of a conservatory.
From the outside, the glass roof lends the Targa 4 a unique
appearance; at the same time, however, it speaks the specific
design language of the 911. The rear side windows taper back
to a point, stretching the car’s silhouette, while the elegant
design of the taut roof line is accentuated by the polished ano-
dized aluminum side moldings along the roof frame. The sliding
roof, made from composite safety glass, can be opened rear-
wards by up to 50 cm. Adjustment is stepless and can be done
at any speed. The maximum roof opening area is 0.45 square
meters. A special system of seals keeps wind noise down to
the level of the coupé, whilst a wind deflector minimizes any
unpleasant air turbulence in the interior. The glass rear screen
can be opened up for easy, convenient storage access.
For the first time, the Targa 4 and Targa 4S come exclusively
with permanent all-wheel drive and a body that has been wid-
ened at the rear by 44 millimeters. Thanks to its rigid body,
the new 911Targa 4 (S) offers the same sporting agility and
exhilarating driving experience on twisting roads as the 911
Carrera 4 (S) Coupé models.
Strikingly fashioned Top-of-the-range Model
The new Turbo, launched in June 2006, is the sixth generation
of the top-of-the-range 911 model and has set new standards
in terms of driving dynamics. The key elements of the state-
of-the-art technology are the twin exhaust gas turbochargers
with variable turbine geometry, which are being used for the
first time, and the equally new electronically-controlled all-
wheel drive system, Porsche Traction Management (PTM).
Together, both systems ensure an even sportier driving expe-
rience. The turbocharged engine, with a maximum output of
353 kW (480 hp), delivers outstanding performance. Accelera-
tion from 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.9 seconds with the manual
gearbox and a mere 3.7 seconds with the newly tuned Tip-
tronic S. Top speed for both variants is 310 km/h.
The new 911 Turbo’s excellent performance is matched by
an extremely efficient braking system that has been made