The Carrera has coupe (hardtop) and cabriolet (convertible, fabric roof) trims. A Targa is a semi-convertible: older models had a removable roof section. Recent models (starting from the 993, in 1996) have glass roofs with the body of the Cabriolets, instead of the latter's fabric.
Carrera,Carrera 4,Targa 4, Carrera Cabrio and Carrera 4: 345 BHP Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Targa 4S, Carrera 4S Cabrio, Carrera S Cabrio: 385 BHP Turbo, Turbo Cabrio:500 BHP GT3:435 BHP GT2:532 BHP GT3 RS:450 BHP
In 1977 215 Carrera Sportomatics were produced. I don't have the number of targas vs coupes
Approximately $40,000 without any options.
wider body, better resale
A Porsche Carrera is a trim offered on the 911 model range. the 911 current range is: Carrera (aka Carrera 2 in reference to the rear 2WD) Carrera S (bigger faster engine) Carrera 4 (which adds 4 wheel drive) Carrera 4S Targa (removable hard roof) Targa S GT3 (lightened psudo racing version) GT3RS (even lighter than the GT3) Turbo (adds turbochargers) GT2 (lightened racing version of the Turbo) Convertable tops are available on all the Carrera models, the Turbo, and traditionally the GT2 but it is not yet released for this generation. The convertables are called Cabriolets (ex: Carrera 4S Cabriolet) In reference to said vehicles, the specific trim name or the term 911 can be correctly used interchangibly or in combonation --- And Carreras are a little cheaper... it's very affordable @ about $60,000 for a new one... And 924 Carrera GT (see link)
The basic Carrera is RWD while the Carrera 4 is AWD
The difference between the Porsche carrera s and carrera 4s, is that the s is RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) and the 4s has AWD (All Wheel Drive). Expect higher dynamics with an 4 x 4 car, but the more enthusiastic says the pure carrera must be RWD. Christian A.
Two wheel drive and four wheel drive
The GTS version is a targa top, while the GTB is a regular coupe.
Many differences, some of them are narrow bodies for the 911 carrera ans wide body for the "S".(Turbo style) More HP for the "S" than the normal carrera. options etc.
The first Porsche 993 was produced in late 1993. The main variant, the Carrera, was the first out of the production line; the Targa in 1996, and the Turbo variant in 1995.
A Porsche Carrera or C2 is a rear wheel drive vs the Porsche Carrera 4 or C4 which is 4 wheel drive via a viscous coupling.