1971 Porsche 911S Targa: A Quintessential Experience? | One-Mile Review

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  • čas přidán 30. 05. 2024
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    Damon drives the Porsche Museum's 1971 911S Targa on back roads around Hornbach, Germany. With a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated flat six pumping out 180 horsepower - redlining at 7200 rpm - I try to answer this question: Does it offer a quintessential air-cooled 911 experience?
    I have to thank Porsche for the opportunity to drive this and three other Porsches for our One-Mile Review series. The trip was part of a Heritage Experience Drive event for journalists. Stay tuned for more reviews from Germany as well as an article in the May destination issue of Porsche Panorama.
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Komentáře • 26

  • @pilfjd
    @pilfjd Před 7 měsíci +8

    I just had a funny thought. I was thinking, "Man, i wish i could afford a classic 911 like that. All i can afford is a new 911 Carrera T." 😂

  • @sgttombailes3380
    @sgttombailes3380 Před 7 měsíci +6

    In 1972 I loved my 1st Porsche 1970 914-6. It was a delight when I worked at Road Atlanta. Then I bought a1980 911 SC. Lowered it and it was It was awesome !! A true Road Hugger in the N.E. GA mountains. "Little Tail of the Dragon". I now have a (50K) 1999 996 Cabriolet and I truly love this one as well. Water cooled w/ great A/C. I live in the South. It gets HOT here. I'm 72 now and I keep my Porsches forever.

  • @savariaxa
    @savariaxa Před 7 měsíci +3

    I owned a 911 S 2.4 S 190 HP targa from 1972 from 1986 till 1994 I paid DM 11.000 at that time amazing performance!

  • @sgttombailes3380
    @sgttombailes3380 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Love your Porsche content.! All of mine has been daily drivers.. That's why I buy them.. To ENJOY !!

  • @petercavanaugh6510
    @petercavanaugh6510 Před 7 měsíci +3

    As an owner of a 1970 911 E I have to point out a correction. The 70 & 71 911's used an updated gearbox (the clutch actuation was different from earlier 901's). This gearbox is correctly identified as a 911. I'm surprised in a PCA video error was allowed.

    • @PorscheClubofAmerica
      @PorscheClubofAmerica  Před 7 měsíci +1

      You are correct, thank you for pointing out our error and clarifying. Sometimes errors get through even after several watches by PCA staff.

  • @willanthony875
    @willanthony875 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Love those Targas Damon! Nice job

  • @M_IkeLeBlanc
    @M_IkeLeBlanc Před 7 měsíci +2

    My introduction to Porsche was when my neighbor brought home a brand new 1972 Aubergine 911S Targa. This episode brought back a bunch of fond memories. 😃
    Great video Damon! 👍

  • @bartbutkis
    @bartbutkis Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for the review and giving me the opportunity to just close my eyes and listen to that early 911 engine rev up and down. I never owned a 911 (several 912s and 914s- teacher's salary you know) but I'm enamored with just listening and watching the early, air-cooled 911 experience. 😊

  • @briani3599
    @briani3599 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great review and I would agree to all but one comment to add from an owner of similar car is how tight these cars are-especially compared to other cars in the era. Build quality and driving feel is still outstanding.

  • @ivansno.1garage909
    @ivansno.1garage909 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Nice job Damon. Amazing early morning drive in Germany. The roads there are so smooth compared to where I live in South Oxfordshire, England and home country of County Kerry, Ireland ☘️

    • @damonlowney
      @damonlowney Před 7 měsíci +2

      Truly a treat to be given the keys at 6:45 AM. Epic.

    • @ivansno.1garage909
      @ivansno.1garage909 Před 7 měsíci

      Three car related shows I always watch:
      1. PCA
      2. Motorweek
      3. Iain Tyrell classic workshop (UK).

  • @jonwarshawsky5288
    @jonwarshawsky5288 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I’ve driven a 1973.5 911T, and the early 911 is a special experience. Unless you really need the performance of a new 911, I’d prefer a long hood. Nice review.

  • @donhoover9900
    @donhoover9900 Před 7 měsíci

    I just saw a 1971 Albert Blue 911 Targa at a PCA event in Chandler, AZ. I think it was a 911E but not quite sure. Love the review. Keep up the great work.

  • @marshallmatlock6438
    @marshallmatlock6438 Před 7 měsíci

    Great review Damon, although it’s absolutely terrifying watching you pull into traffic without your glasses on. 😵‍💫

  • @iramiyahira8301
    @iramiyahira8301 Před 7 měsíci +1

    My buddy at. UH. Manoa. Had a. 911T.
    We raced a. Camaro
    On the freeway in
    Honolulu Hawaii!!!
    We won!!! BTW
    ❤😮😂❤

  • @willanthony875
    @willanthony875 Před 7 měsíci +1

    So is this video going to be the lead in to other Targa videos? Hmmm, we wait and wonder.

  • @DC5Brandon
    @DC5Brandon Před 7 měsíci

    Recommending you show the curb weight when showing the specs. Power-to-weight gives us an idea how it compares to other cars, old and new.

  • @RichardStrahota
    @RichardStrahota Před 7 měsíci

    Nice job… a well dialed in long hood can certainly cast a spell on you. But be careful as there is no known cure!

  • @sgttombailes3380
    @sgttombailes3380 Před 7 měsíci

    #2 in the house !! Let's see it..

  • @drstrangelove4998
    @drstrangelove4998 Před 5 měsíci

    The E is a better driver on ordinary roads, and faster, because of the huge torque and tractable engine. Now the RS values I can understand, but why anyone would pay for a S 2x the price of an E is not easy to understand really.