Porsche 911 TARGA 4S (991.2). Is this Porsche's HIDDEN GEM?
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Porsche 911 TARGA 4S (991.2). Is this Porsche's HIDDEN GEM?
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This week, what we consider to be the real hidden gem in the Porsche 911 991.2 generation - the mighty C4S Targa. Steeped in history, beautiful to behold, featuring THAT folding roof, and now packing serious flat-6 twin-turbo firepower.
The Targa used to be the wimpy runt of the litter (993, 996, 997 & 991.1), but this final edition is a serious drivers’ car with unbeatable versatility, and the ability to turn heads at 50 paces.
And it’s a favourite of Jay Kay from Jamiroquai!
Will this Carmine Red beauty work its way into the CarGuys’ garage? Can Jason be converted to modern 911s? Will the roof keeping working? All these questions and more are answered in this week’s episode. Enjoy!
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The Targa has to be the best looking normal 911.
@DaveVantage
5 жыл бұрын
@Young Black Conservative GT3RS I would say :-)
@a.lange.
4 жыл бұрын
And it always was
My favourite non-GT Porsche, it's just so beautiful!
This channel is the real hidden gem
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Aw, bless your heart
@goowatchi
5 жыл бұрын
Completely agreed
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Andrew
@martingetliffe
5 жыл бұрын
Deserves a lot more subs. So far above and beyond the other channels featuring Divs.
@ashgoodporschetv30
5 жыл бұрын
I like it alot, no videos in underground car parks or petrol stations!!
“Get down there you slag!” 😄
@D992
5 жыл бұрын
Made me chuckle that 🤣
Love the face being pulled at 16:21, during the full bore acceleration run haha!!! The perfect example of just how rapid this beast is.
This channel slowly became one of my all-time favourites on KZread, please never stop uploading guys!
As always keep em coming gents. Bloody great!
Always my first watch on a Saturday morning, well done again guys
Absolutely stunning! Love the fact that they are bringing back the retro targa look on this model.
great vídeo guys , as usual, keep them coming , greetings from Portugal
Your channel just gets better! Your funny, I’ve learnt something , car is cracking , I got a nice watch shot. The car has an analog clock!!! I never knew the old targa had a plastic removable back screen, Vintage is great! Thanks as always I’m now always looking forward to your Friday uploads
Another great review, both informative and entertaining. Thanks.😀😀😀
Great review, very comprehensive and a fair summary. Tks.
I am not easily amused especially as am getting older, but u two give me a right laugh, especially the taller guy. Love ur videos, even my wife watches em and she don't even like cars.
Great video guys! Keep up the good work👍
‘Get down there you slag’ 😂😂😂😂
Love your Porsche content so much .... 1 year in to owning a Porsche and want to keep it forever.
I really enjoyed this video, would love to see a turbo s review, keep up the great work guys!
As usual a fantastic video!! I really like the Targa. Beautiful design 😎
Been waiting all day for this video! :-)
Really informative video,thoroughly enjoyed it
this channel deserves much more subs
Loving the humour guys.... :-) and you made some very interesting points about the model... I particularly liked your red example.....
Love this type of video, love Porsche
It's funny seeing my local area, Bournemouth and Poole, in a popular KZread channel. Keep up the good work!
Absolutely great video lads. You too are still making the best content on youtube. I loved it!
@TheCarGuysTV
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Its fantastic its a proper Targa once again.Porsche just keeps upping the game with the 911.
Awesome review !!!
Simply breath taking. What a piece of beautiful machinery, elegant wow I'm in love !
Delighted to see a proper Targa video, don't see many on these. Love the look of the Targa, I'd have one.
Enjoyed the video. Loved the car.
Huge leap forward in cinematography in this video. The first minutes contain very good visual work. The overlap of the roof diagram and the real one opening was outstanding. Back to the car, I would have a coupe to be fair, but I reckon that the Targa looks much nicer than the cabriolet and has way more personality.
yeah ,spot on guys good video. well edited and shot. love the car.
Great honest review of an splendid piece of automotive art.
you are so good guys 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Great vid as usual, thanks. Yes that retractable glass roof does look a bit worrying for long term ownership.
Great review guy's, that car looks da bollox !
Love that transition when you moved from the tech drawing to real life. Class.
@TheCarGuysTV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Paul - you are the first to comment on that - it makes the effort worthwhile when people notice the detail 👍
Nice one guys, thanks
"Roof off, what do you think about rigidity?" Yes, I'm definitely getting it.
Cinematic music intro? Classing this place up!
As the owner of a (older model) Mercedes AMG with a folding hardtop roof, I definitely relate to your concerns over the long term reliability of the Targa roof mechanism. However whilst it is working it is pure magic!
You guys are great. Please keep the awesome content going.
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Saw a detail I was unaware of at 10:25...an air deflector just above the windshield/windscreen. Talk about parts that can and will go wrong! These guys are great and think it's time to hit subscribe...
Two great mates reviewing amazing cars. Lots of laughs and so insightful. Top channel guys..
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Paul Kippax Thanks, Paul
Another great real world review. Thanks guys.
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
You’re most welcome, Antony
Well done Guys!
A pleasurable drive, shared. A dream car and the bantering... 👌🏻 Thanks.
@TheCarGuysTV
Жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻
Beautiful car ... but still can`t get over you selling the F40. First thing I was thinking about when the Video popped up in my notifications. Will need a few weeks to get over it :-D - Your 1985 Versions looks also delicious.
I love the Targa. Your comment about the possible longevity of the roof mechanism really struck a cord with me as I have a 14 year old Mercedes AMG with the folding metal roof and I dread the day it stops working😬
Excellent video gentlemen, you are great 👍🏻
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always, Geof
Great videos guys, enjoy your vlogs, more please!
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
More?
@nickhird466
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarGuysTV for sure! More of the crack, more regular vlogs!
Just a brilliant and entertaining road test on a beautiful 911, well done Guys👍
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Peter - much appreciated
I wanna hate the Targa because I can't locate a used one within my budget/city. Fuck this, it keeps getting better!
Sport Response “straight into the back of a lorry” lol love it and God bless Norman Wisdom
This is the car review that I expect from a Brit. Really enjoying it!
Great video guys ! Keep the 911 reviews coming, a GTS perhaps?
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
How about a 992?
You guys are awesome.
Best duo since morecome and wise. When I watch one of these posts it takes me back to the eighties. Half expect my old man to come through the door with the fish and chips bought with luncheon vouchers. There is a metal Mickey era about this channel and it works. Keep going Lads. Big Fan.
@TheCarGuysTV
3 жыл бұрын
Er , thanks
Car guys you are brilliant . Superb machine a great review thanks
@TheCarGuysTV
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Targa, henceforth known as the Jay Kay Hat Top. Super good fun. The throwback wheels are a true delight. Cheers, chaps.
No need for the overtake button! Sheer brilliance 👌🏼💪🏻👍🏻
Best review on you tube by the way, quality.
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Gareth - glad you’re tuning in and enjoying it
I'am digging the Targa. would love to see it in black with those wheels.
Great review guys! I love the Targa. What a fantastic car. I’m with you about the roof mechanism I would be worried about it out of Porsche warranty. Hence I would plump for the coupe money dependant maybe the Turbo S?!
Excellent as always chaps....
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers, Alan
Love the Targa. Was hoping you’d show the roof movement. It’s a joy to see.
@robbie50302
5 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, you can check the same roof movement out on the Mazda MX5 RF review. :)
I went for a test drive on the strength of this review and ended up buying a yellow 991.2 Targa 4S about 6 months ago. It really is a lovely car. Great video and great channel.
@TheCarGuysTV
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, awesome ! Send us a pic 👍
This is an old video now, but the value of 991.2 targa’s is going through the roof! Pardon the pun! I have been looking for one, then sell in days and the prices have gone up by £10k in the last two weeks. Watching every KZread review you can see why. Damen and Jason you are spot on, in your reviews. Every film is a must watch. Keep up the great work! My quest to find the right targa continues... cheers Rich
@TheCarGuysTV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, my friend - good luck in your search
Love the channel gents!!! It's so refreshing to have the presenters of a car show be decent normal blokes. I haven't once felt the urge to punch either of you in the face, the same thing certainly isnt true with Clarkson (and his cronies) and several KZreadrs. Very personable presenters and a great real life car review, done on our not so great UK roads. The highest of compliments I'd say haha!!! I thought your JK and Tiff impersonations were pretty good!!!
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, David. You are officially awesome
What a beautiful car & surroundings!
Holy Sh**! When I came back from the training this evening I was listening to Jay Kay in the car :-D - I call that "Virtual Insanity" - The GTS Version of this car would be one of my favorites right now.
Always loved the Targa. Forgot the turbo, I’d have the previous NA model 😎
after having owned a Mk1 Elise in the past.. there is a certain charm in having to put a roof up manually and getting slightly wet in the process.. Beautiful car though (C4S Targa) and a great review as always!
Great video. I own this car with a manual transmission since June 2016 and happy to report after 20k miles and countless of targa roof use, the wobbly roof is still functioning reliably and as wobbly as ever but is still working after almost 3 yrs. Great car and do prefer it as my daily driver to my 2017 Macan GTS, my 991.2 GT3, 991.2 GT3 RS, 991.2 GT2 RS, And my GT4 and I drive on all weather conditions including heavy snow and of course on track and autocross. Shortly after I got it, I remember shattering the egos of few GT3 991.1 owners as this car beat them both on track and on autocross on standard P zero tires and with a manual transmission. Imagine if this beast wore cup 2 tires like my other GT Porsches... Lovely Lovely car. Only complain the exhausts note. Mark
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Good to hear, Mark
@michaeldyer6304
9 ай бұрын
Talk about a dream garage,if you're telling the truth. You are a very fortunate individual... Good for you!🙏
991.2 is the best looking gen of 911s imo Every 911(of 991.2)from the turbo s to the Gt2rs look absolutely stunning !
@wherearetheavacados6356
5 жыл бұрын
Curtis Upperman Carrera GT will always be my favourite Porsche too! The Gt3 in a pastel gray spec is second Gt2rs for its sheer speed Tubo s Now coming to non street legal Porsches 919 evo Lmp1 car 911 rsr 2018 What about you are there any other brands that you like ?
@wherearetheavacados6356
5 жыл бұрын
Curtis Upperman I’m also a big fan of modified Porsches like Singer,rwb and ruf
@wherearetheavacados6356
5 жыл бұрын
Curtis Upperman you 2 man ....been a long time since I met a like minded petrolhead on KZread ,do you have an Instagram or Twitter ?
@wherearetheavacados6356
5 жыл бұрын
Curtis Upperman I’m not a fan of recent Ferraris tbh the 488, 812(specially from the front those headlights look hideous!) plus they all lack in performance when you compare them to their competitors like Lamborghini and Mclaren and of course Porsche The modern Ferraris I like are F12(still the most beautiful modern Gt car) ,La Ferrari, 360 challenge ,430 scud and ofc 458 and 488 pista maybe And ofc I’m a big fan of f50,f40 enzo and 250 gto you know the classic Ferraris But at the end of the day it’s lambo for me
@wherearetheavacados6356
5 жыл бұрын
Curtis Upperman I agree the 812 sounds amazing and I bet it would be great fun sliding around on track and burnouts .....sad to see we won’t see v12 Ferraris or any v12s for that matter anymore in the future..then these KZread videos will remind us the drama and emotion of these glorious v12s when everything has gone electric ⚡️ I remember someone saying that ,”Car guys are just nerds who though PC building and comic books weren’t an expensive enough hobby “lol
Like nice glimpse over Seiko; and actually I like you do it in every review. Well done. Would you daily Targa GTS?
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, you'd easily daily a Targa GTS
Great video guys still prefer traditional coupe maybe with sunroof
Beautiful car, incredible reason, Porsche just does things right!!!
If money was no object - yes please! Great review
Great real-world coverage. I likewise would want the full-fruit Turbo S simply because it exists! Admittedly these new 911's have all the beans you'll ever need however.
Love the New Targa 4s and the sure footed ability the AWD provides. Thoughts....Did you find the awd a bonus feature to put all of that power to the ground?
Very good video 👍👍👍
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
I love it, truly sexy targa and I never thought I’d say that
Sound is excellent
Yes the Targa is the coolest car in Porsches line up, but I would say that wouldn't I 😊 great video once again guys
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Phew, so we pass the Bailey test?
@RogerBaileyOnCars
5 жыл бұрын
TheCarGuys.TV yes you may one day even qualify to join my team 😂
@domd8589
5 жыл бұрын
hello roger bailey
Brilliant video again chaps. I’m still not a Targa convert, but I respect them a bit more now. Turbo S Coupe every time!
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Nice one, Rich
As ever chaps as superb video. I attended OPC Wilmslow last night for the launch of the new 911. What a piece of design and engineering that is! Possible review of it coming up???? 😁👍🏼
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Dibbs - yes we will be getting one in the next month
I think Porsche should make a special "RS" version of the Targa 4S by deleting the mechanism of the roof top and use a manual hop-on T-top and possibly going through a 'GT3' light weighted treatment to make it a more desirable sports car with Targa top. Tks for the video!
@TheCarGuysTV
Жыл бұрын
I'd be up for this - I'm always scared of that electric roof.
Along with something like the GT2 RS, this is the model I would have from the current 911 range. Glad to see you found some more narrow bridges to go over !!! 😱
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
You spotted it 😃
You guys are great
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
Spot on about the top. I actually like the 718 Spyder's top mechanism. You do it yourself! Less can go wrong when it's a manual top.
Jay kay put some timber on it looked like he was trying to smuggle a Christmas turkey😂Love the Targa it’s the model I would choose,living on the Costa Blanca for 6 months a year it would get lots of use with the roof off
What year was your 911 C4S Targa? I watched your KZread video and I have a 2018 911 Targa 4S and it does not have headlight washers while your model had them. I know mine was made for the U. S. market but the elimination of such an iconic item was disappointing because I previously owned a 1984 911 Targa and it had this feature. Also, your concern about the functioning of the roof may be of concern, but I am not worried about it as an owner. My dealer tried to get me to upgrade to a GTS but I chose to keep it simple since I was not intending to race the car and there are only certain areas where one can open this car up and I have felt that the 4S has plenty of power in those instances. Thanks for the review, and by the way, I have tired the LAUNCH CONTROL but not the instant acceleration from the center button. I will try it on my next trip later this month.
Just two lads talking Porsches, love it 👍🏼
@TheCarGuysTV
5 жыл бұрын
Good stuff - glad you enjoyed it
Very nice color !
Surprised with the roof. Cant understand why they didn't make a removable bit you can put in the boot rather than all the mechanical drama. Still a great car and i like the metal roof band
Turbo S ... great choice. Nice all round daily driver. Gold LE one ?
Cool feature!
Nice review Guys. Think you will find that there is one company in Germany that make the roof mechanisms for all cabriolets and convertibles irrespective of the manufacturer and have done for decades, so it should be perfectly reliable. BTW if you think that roof mech is heavy and cumbersome then you should check out the ones Mercedes use on the SL... 😀