2009 Porsche 997 Targa 4S

Although these days a 911 Cabriolet is a common sight on the roads, it took nearly twenty years after the 911’s debut for Porsche to produce one. With the threat of convertibles being banned looming in the mid-1960s, Porsche took a different path for its customers to enjoy open air motoring. They developed a removable roof panel known as the “Targa” top which offered a similar sensation to top-down driving, but with a sturdy structure behind the occupants in case of a rollover. This became one of the brand’s most popular models and has evolved along with the rest of the 911 range. With the introduction of the 993 Targa, Porsche did away with the removable panel, instead fitting the 911 with a large panoramic glass roof which had a power retracting feature, making it so even when the roof was in place, it felt like you were out in the open. This carried through all the way to the 997-generation car and is one of the least common variants of each respective era.

This 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4S is a stunning example finished in the desirable shade of Macadamia Metallic, over a Sand Beige leather interior. As a 2009, this is the first of the “997.2” generation which means it was built with the coveted DFI engine, and instead of the earlier Tiptronic gearbox, it received a 7-speed PDK dual clutch unit. At the time of cataloging, the car shows 72,XXX miles and is believed to have been under the care of just two owners from new. Initially sold through Porsche of Salt Lake City, the car has lived in Utah, and was imported to Canada where it was based in both Edmonton, AB and Victoria, BC, before coming to Washington in 2021. The unique metallic brown color was a rarely selected choice on the 997 but matches the shape incredibly well and is complimented on the exterior by a set of 19” Carrera II wheels and the 4S signature full-width rear brakelight.

On the interior, the Sand Beige leather seats are heated and power adjustable in front, and an upgraded Sport Design steering wheel has been fitted while the original 3-spoke unit is included. From the factory, this car came very well equipped with features like the Sport Chrono Plus Package, a Bose sound system, automatic climate control, Park Assist and the Porsche Communication Management head unit which received updated software in 2022.

Powering this Targa 4S is a 3.8-liter naturally aspirated flat-6 with direct fuel injection. Thanks to the VarioCam Plus system, these engines produce 385 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque which, when connected to the 7-speed PDK, can run from 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds and reach a top speed of nearly 180 mph. The engine received new spark plugs and ignition coils in 2023 and a fresh oil service earlier this year. As a 4S, this car is fitted with all-wheel drive, meaning that it is a great all weather sportscar and could easily be used as a daily driver for the whole year in the Pacific Northwest.

Key Features

• Rare Targa Bodystyle
  • Retractable Glass Roof Panel
• 3.8-liter “DFI” Flat-6
  • 385 Horsepower
  • 310 Lb-Ft of Torque
• 7-Speed PDK Gearbox
• Uncommon Macadamia Metallic Exterior Paint
• 19” Carrera II Wheels
• Sport Chrono Plus
• Park Assist
• Porsche Communication Module
  • Software Update in 2022