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2021 Porsche 911 Targa keeps it familiar with some new twists

With more power -- and more everything, really -- the convertible-alternative Targa is back for a new generation.

Andrew Krok

Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.

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Andrew Krok

May 17, 2020 3:01 p.m. PT

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Porsche on Sunday unveiled the 992-generation 911 Targa.

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The electronically-operated roof can retract or deploy in about 19 seconds using a button in the cabin.

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Like Targas of yore, the 2021 911 Targa retains the bar that spans the width of the car, looking not all that different from the outgoing Targa model.

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The "regular" Targa 4 will utilize a 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged flat-six gas engine producing 379 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque.

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The Targa 4S will be a bit meatier, with the same engine producing 443 hp and 390 lb-ft, improvements of 23 and 22 (respectively) over the previous generation.

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A seven-speed manual transmission is available on the Targa 4S for a little more driver involvement, with the de facto cog-swapper being Porsche's excellent PDK dual-clutch automatic.

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The Targa 4 is expected to reach 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds, with the 4S dropping that time to 3.4 seconds -- with the optional Sport Chrono Pack, natch.