The new Targa followed the concept introduced on the 993. A large, electrically controlled, glass roof · panel slid back under the

The new Targa followed the concept introduced on the 993. A large, electrically controlled, glass roof panel slid back under the rear window to give open top motoring. When closed it gave the security and closed-cockpit sensation of a coupe. When the roof was closed the rear window could be opened like a hatchback to allow luggage to be loaded into the rear of the car. An electrically operated blind covered the underside of the glass roof to give protection from the sun with the roof closed, if required. The glass roof gave a wonderful light and airy feel to the interior. The Targa was only available in rear wheel drive, and weighed a full 80kg more than the coupe. Accordingly, Porsche quoted 0-62mph times comparable to those of the cabriolet. The car was also fitted with stiffer anti-roll bars, as the centre of gravity was higher. The modified roofline gave the Targa slightly more headroom than the coupe, and a little more luggage space than the coupe behind the rear seats. The Carrera 4S utilised the wide body of the Turbo (60mm wider than the Carrera at the rear) but without the turbo’s rear spoiler or air inlet scoops in the rear wings. It also featured a rear reflector strip between the lights, reminiscent of earlier 911’s. Running gear from the Carrera 4 was used, and the 10mm lower and uprated suspension was based on the turbo’s, utilising Turbo Look II 18 inch alloys. The C4S also shared the turbo’s ‘Big-red’ 4-piston brake callipers. The front spoiler lip was slightly different to the turbo’s to maintain the aerodynamic balance, in combination with the standard retractable spoiler. The C4S offered no performance increase over the C4, as it was some 65kg heavier (the 0-62 time was 0.1 seconds slower than the C4) and less aerodynamically efficient (top speed 3mph lower than the C4). However, many regard it as the best looking 996 derivative and it is probably the most sought after 996 model on the used car market. MY2003 In the summer of 2003 the C4S cabriolet was introduced. On all 2003 cabriolets, the roof could now be raised and lowered at speeds of up to 50km/h (31mph). The structure of the C4S cabriolet was slightly stiffer than the standard cabriolet, with an increased torsional stiffness of 4.5%, and flexural stiffness by 3%. The Carrera C4S was built well into 2005, prior to the release of the997 version. Porsche Communications Management PCM 2.0 was also introduced in 2003