Stuttgart Auto has launched the all new 911 Targa amidst a crowd filled with curiosity and anticipation. The latest iteration of the 911 sports car is the seventh Targa in its 50-year history, and the first to revisit the iconic styling cues of the original Targa concept with the characteristic silvery roll hoop - a feature that was missing on the past three generations.

Making a guest appearance at the launch was Mr. Grant Larson, who is responsible for the design of the new Targa.

Utilising modern kinematics, the new Targa revisits the timeless design of the original concept with a new, innovative roof system. Comprising of two moving parts - a soft top and a glass rear window - the fully automated roof system grants open-top experience in under 20 seconds. 

Like the previous generation, the Targa is available with all-wheel drive only - the Targa 4 and Targa 4S. The base Targa 4 is fitted with a 3.4-litre flat-six unit that promises 350bhp, while the more powerful Targa 4S comes with a 3.8-litre flat-six unit that develops 400bhp.

Performance, therefore, is no less sprightly than its Cabriolet cousins. Equipped with PDK dual-clutch transmission and Sports Chrono package, the Targa 4 and Targa 4S are capable of completing the century sprint in 4.8 seconds and 4.4 seconds respectively. 

Prices for the Targa 4 and Targa 4S start from $541,288 and $608,588 respectively (excluding COE).