2019 Porsche 911 Targa

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Rating8.5
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$110,300 - $139,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Two powertrain options to choose from

Optional packages tend to get quite expensive

No changes for the 2019 model year

Wide variety of customizable options

Substandard cargo space

Impressive fuel efficiency

Rivals offer better safety features

Standard AWD

Specs & Features

$110,300

price

370 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

331 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

torque

7-Speed Manual

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 1CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Porsche 911 Targa Convertible is a midsize convertible offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $111,550. For that price, it mainly competes with the Jaguar F-Type R Convertible, the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Convertible, and the BMW M4 Convertible. Between 2 trims, the 911 Targa Convertible offers 2 powertrain options. The base engine is a 3.0L twin-turbocharged H6 capable of making 370 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a retuned version of the same engine standard on the 4S trim. This engine makes 420 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are mated to a 7-speed manual transmission. The 911 Targa Convertible reaches 60 MPH from zero in 4.1 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 3.9 seconds with the more powerful engine. The 911 Targa Convertible can manage a combined fuel economy of 22 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 13 striking colors the 911 Targa Convertible comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

Keeping in mind what the Porsche 911 Targa is supposed to deliver, we recommend the higher-end Targa 4S Convertible. For an additional $14,000, buyers get a more powerful engine with better acceleration figures along with more optional packages and equipment.

Trims

    4
    $110,300 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 1CVT
    • Horsepower: 370 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 331 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    Base
    $110,300 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 7M
    • Horsepower: 370 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 331 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    4S
    $124,300 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 1CVT
    • Horsepower: 420 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 368 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    GTS 4
    $139,900 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 7M
    • Horsepower: 450 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 405 lb.-ft. @ 2150 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.73 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$110,300- $139,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.49

Horsepower

450 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

405 lb.-ft. @ 2150 rpm

Capacity

4

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$31,545- $57,290

Gasoline

6.98

305 hp @ 6400 rpm

269 lb.-ft. @ 4175 rpm

-

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$27,895- $56,600

Gasoline

6.87

285 hp @ 5300 rpm

305 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

3

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$274,500

Gasoline

8.17

502 hp @ 8400 rpm

346 lb.-ft. @ 6250 rpm

2

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2019 Porsche 911 Targa vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.5 sec--
    3.38 sec-197 mph
    2019 RAM 1500

    Ranked #3

    7.3 sec15.8 sec-
    7.7 sec15.9 sec116 mph

    2019 Porsche 911 Targa vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg16.9 gal.-
      2019 RAM 1500

      Ranked #2

      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg26 gal.- -
      15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg28.3 gal.448/588 mi.
      14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg16.9 gal.236.6/321.1 mi.

      2019 Porsche 911 Targa vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        177.1 in.72.9 in.50.7 in.5 in.96.5 in.
        229.5 in.81.14 in.75.63 in.8.2 in.139.56 in.
        2019 RAM 1500

        Ranked #2

        228.9 in.82.1 in.77.7 in.9 in.140.5 in.
        179.6 in.73 in.49.3 in.-96.7 in.

        2019 Porsche 911 Targa vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          4.4 cu.ft.97.6 cu.ft.54.4 cu.ft.
          4.4 cu.ft.-256.5 cu.ft.
          2019 RAM 1500

          Ranked #2

          54 cu.ft.140.5 cu.ft.61.5 cu.ft.
          89.1 cu.ft.39.8 cu.ft.89.1 cu.ft.

          2019 Porsche 911 Targa vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            54.4 cu.ft.4.4 cu.ft.54.4 cu.ft.-
            61 cu.ft.89.1 cu.ft.89.1 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2019 RAM 1500

            Ranked #3

            83.4 cu.ft.54 cu.ft.61.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            256.5 cu.ft.4.4 cu.ft.256.5 cu.ft.-

            2019 Porsche 911 Targa vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -672 lbs.- -
              10100 lbs.2250 lbs.4369 lbs.
              2019 RAM 1500

              Ranked #2

              -1810 lbs.- -
              -723 lbs.3230 lbs.

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