Porsche 911 Targa 4: Most 'Glassiest!'

A motoring preview of the new Targa, enjoy!

There's no doubt that the Porsche 911 is an impressive piece of machinery, but is the latest addition to the line-up the 'glassiest' yet? The Targa 4 is the ultimate solution for drivers who want a cabrio's uninterrupted view of the sky without sacrificing the refinement and performance of a coupé.

Auto Express climbed behind the wheel of the £70,320 car to find out if it really is that good.

Not only does the Targa look great, but the glass canopy creates a unique ambience in the cabin. On the move, scenery rushes past and over you - just as it does in a cabrio. But here, wind noise is dramatically reduced. Special sun filters added into the glass cut out heat and UV rays, ensuring the cabin is cool and comfortable, too. And because the glass is relatively lightweight, performance is near-identical to that of the standard 911 Carrera 4. The bodyshell remains very stiff, while there's virtually no detectable flex in the chassis on rough roads.

In fact, due to the combination of accurate steering, a potent engine and permanent four-wheel-drive transmission, the Targa 4's driving experience is very much like the fixed-roof Carrera 4's - an achievement of which engineers at Porsche can be very proud. Clearly, the new Targa is worth a look.