Porsche 911 Targa GTS Facelift Spotted Testing Near Nurburging
The Porsche 911 Targa GTS will be the next model to receive a facelift.
The German automaker has already revealed a few 991.2 models but there are still more in the works. Spy photographers have caught the Porsche 991.2 Targa GTS testing near the Nurburgring without any camouflage, giving us a good look at how Porsche plans on updating the model. Up front is a sportier bumper that borrows styling from the Porsche 911 GT3 while center-locking wheels and a black roll bar can also be seen.
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Like the rest of the Porsche family that has gone forced induction – except for the GT3 and the R models – the Porsche 911 Targa GTS GTS will likely get rid of its 3.8-liter naturally-aspirated engine in favor of a turbocharged 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine.
The Porsche 991.2 GTS will once again be offered in rear- and all-wheel-drive versions along with coupe, convertible and Targa models. Both a manual or Porsche PDK dual-clutch transmission will be available.
No official specifications have been revealed, but expect a slight power increase with the change to a turbocharged engine.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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