2010 Porsche 911 Targa

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$92,100 - $103,100
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 28, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Iconic Targa Styling

Optional Customizable packs are too expensive

New trims added to the lineup which are the GT3 and the GT3 RS trims and now they come with performance enhancements.

Effortless acceleration

Poor PDK gear shifts

Highly customizable

Specs & Features

$92,100

price

345 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

288 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

3.6L 6cyl AWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the luxury convertible segment, the 2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4 is a direct competitor to the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible the Mercedes-Benz SL Class, and the Jaguar XK Convertible. The Porsche 911 Targa Convertible starts off at an MSRP of $97,000. Each trim is offered with a 3.6L flat-six engine. The transmissions on offer are a six-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed PDK Dual-Clutch Transmission, producing 345 horsepower and 288 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the 911 Targa Convertible manages a 0-60 of 4.7 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 21 MPG.

Buying Advice

The Porsche 911 Targa Convertible is a great choice for someone who wants to stand out from the already gorgeous 911 range of cars as it offers a distinct design while offering the same level of strong performance. The Targa has a unique roof design that lets you enjoy the open-air experience of a convertible while offering the safety of a coupe as it has a large retractable glass panel that allows for a panoramic view when closed and can be fully opened too for that amazing wing-in-the hair feeling.

 

Trims

    4
    $92,100 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl AWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 345 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 288 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 160 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    4S
    $103,100 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl AWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 385 hp @ 6600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 310 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$92,100- $103,100

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

9

Horsepower

385 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque

310 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

Capacity

4

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$201,500- $231,400

Gasoline

8.8

552 hp @ 6100 rpm

479 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

4

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$46,000- $51,900

Gasoline

8.1

255 hp @ 6600 rpm

220 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm

2

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$47,600- $58,000

Gasoline

9.04

255 hp @ 6400 rpm

214 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

2

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2010 Porsche 911 Targa vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.2 sec-160 mph
    5.3 sec-187 mph
    2010 BMW Z4

    Ranked #3

    5.6 sec14.4 sec-
    5.6 sec-144 mph

    2010 Porsche 911 Targa vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      17 mpg25 mpg21 mpg16.9 gal.-
      2010 BMW Z4

      Ranked #1

      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg14.5 gal.261/406 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.321.1/456.3 mi.
      10 mpg17 mpg12 mpg23.8 gal.238/404.6 mi.

      2010 Porsche 911 Targa vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        175.6 in.71.2 in.51.6 in.-92.5 in.
        189.1 in.75.4 in.55 in.-108.1 in.

        2010 Volvo C70

        Ranked #2

        180.4 in.72.3 in.55.1 in.-103.9 in.
        172.1 in.70.9 in.50.9 in.5 in.95.1 in.
        2010 BMW Z4

        Ranked #5

        166.9 in.70.5 in.50.8 in.-98.3 in.

        2010 Lotus Elise

        Ranked #6

        149 in.67.7 in.44 in.5.3 in.90.5 in.

        2010 Porsche 911 Targa vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          5 cu.ft.--
          2010 BMW Z4

          Ranked #1

          8 cu.ft.-137.4 cu.ft.
          9.9 cu.ft.-9.9 cu.ft.
          9.2 cu.ft.86 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.

          2010 Porsche 911 Targa vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -5 cu.ft.--
            9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.-
            9.9 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.-
            2010 BMW Z4

            Ranked #4

            137.4 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.137.4 cu.ft.69 ft.

            2010 Porsche 911 Targa vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3197 lbs.
              915 lbs.5456 lbs.
              -2943 lbs.
              2010 BMW Z4

              Ranked #1

              683 lbs.3241 lbs.

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