The Design: A Retro-Modern Masterpiece
The first thing that hits you is the paint-to-sample style cream/chalk finish. It perfectly complements the iconic brushed silver Targa hoop—a design cue that dates back to 1965.
- The “GT” Influence: Notice the aggressive rear bumper venting and the black center-lock-style wheels. By adding these GT3-inspired elements to a Targa body, No. 5 Garage has created a car that looks like it belongs on a track but is built for the scenic route.
- The Stance: It sits lower than a standard Targa 4S, suggesting a revised suspension setup (likely PASM-tuned) to give it that “planted” look.
The Engine & Performance
Based on the 991 platform, this car likely houses a 3.0L twin-turbo flat-six (if 991.2) or a 3.4L/3.8L naturally aspirated engine (if 991.1).
- Power: Expect between 370 and 450 horsepower, depending on the base model (Targa 4 vs. GTS).
- All-Wheel Drive: Every 991 Targa comes standard with Porsche’s PTM (traction management) all-wheel-drive system. This makes it incredibly “sticky” in the corners and a capable car in any weather.
- The Soundtrack: With the top down, the rear-mounted flat-six engine note echoes off that wrap-around glass, providing an acoustic experience a standard Coupe can’t match.
The “Transformer” Roof
The party piece of this car is the roof mechanism. It is pure mechanical theatre:
- The entire rear glass lifts and tilts backward.
- The roof panel lifts and tucks itself behind the rear seats.
- The glass slides back into place—all in about 19 seconds. It’s heavy, and you have to be at a complete stop to operate it, but it’s arguably the coolest roof mechanism in automotive history.
