Will it actually join the fleet of the German police?
by Isaac Atienza, onTechArt got its hands on the Porsche 911 Targa and turned it into a police car. Don’t expect it to enter actual police duty, though. This tuned and dressed-up 911 Targa is a project between TechArt and TUNE IT! SAFE!, and it serves as a sort of symbolism for a worthwhile tuning initiative. That’s because this special Porsche 911 Targa is a showcase that, according to TechArt and TUNE IT! SAFE!, "shows that appealing creative tuning does not have to be in conflict with legal requirements."
Since its launch in 2005, TUNE IT! SAFE! has been supported by the German Association of Automobile Tuners (VDAT), which has been under the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMVI)’s patronage. And what better way to showcase this initiative than by sharply dressing up a Porsche 911 Targa, specifically the Targa 4 variant with its all-wheel drive (AWD) system, with the German police’s colors and TechArt’s own set of tuning parts. It’s basically a beautiful marriage between the law and car culture, and a way to split the difference between safe and illegal tuning.
From the outside, the signature blue, yellow, and silver colors of the German police are clearly evident, and so are its police lights on the roof pillars and the LEDs on the carbon fiber hood.
The 911 Targa 4 is also fitted with the TechArt Aerokit set, which not only looks great but has also been wind tunnel tested to provide aerodynamic benefits. This set is composed of a front spoiler, airframes, side skirts, multi-part rear diffuser, aero wings, and a rear spoiler. Topping it all off is a set of TechArt Formula V multi-spoke wheels painted in black with a contrasting yellow color on two of its spokes.
TechArt also tinkered with the Porsche 911 Targa 4’s interior, with the steering wheel, door armrests, seats, and center console being handcrafted in leather with blue perforations that mimic a chequered flag. There’s also a yellow stripe on top of the steering wheel rim. Lastly, a panel controlling the police lights was added just below the buttons that control the folding roof mechanism.
The Porsche 911 Targa 4’s engine remains unchanged, however, though the 911 Targa 4 being underpowered is probably the last thing in most enthusiasts’ minds. This means its 3.0-liter six-cylinder twin-turbo boxer engine still produces a healthy 380 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque, driving all four wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic.
While the engine remains untouched, TechArt lowered the 911 Targa 4’s ride height by 1.6 inches through its new set of Sport Springs. This should make the 911 Targa 4’s already excellent handling even better.
While this specific car won’t go on sale, nor will it do any form of official duty with the German police, the TechArt Porsche 911 Targa will be displayed at the Essen Motor Show in Germany from November 26 to December 5. You can, however, make your 911 Targa 4 look similar as these parts (except the German police livery) are right from TechArt’s parts catalog.
Initiative for safe tuning: TECHART provides new campaign vehicle based on Porsche 911.
In collaboration with the initiative TUNE IT! SAFE!, the TECHART Cabriolet based on the Porsche 911 Targa 4 stands for legal and safe automotive refinement in 2022.
TECHART, as the international premium brand for individualization of any Porsche model, has always stood for a responsible attitude towards emotion, while maintaining its core principle: OE manufacturer quality made in Germany. The development of all genuine TECHART products comprises type-approvals, part certification and homologation verification of material performance and crashworthiness, while component and track testing secures performance and everyday use suitability. With the eye-catching cabriolet as TUNE IT! SAFE! campaign vehicle 2022, TECHART shows a wide range of individualization options for the Porsche 911.
TECHART Cabriolet based on the Porsche 911 Targa 4: a strong symbol for the TUNE IT! SAFE! initiative.
The initiative TUNE IT! SAFE! shows that appealing creative tuning does not have to be in conflict with legal requirements. Since its launch in 2005, the initiative, which is supported by the German Association of Automobile Tuners (VDAT), has been under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMVI) and is supported by the premium tyre manufacturer Hankook and other institutional partners.
The aim of TUNE IT! SAFE! is to take action against illegal and unsafe tuning with a nationwide campaign. This is important because in the tuning market, in addition to many responsibly acting companies, there are suppliers of inferior or even illegal products, too. With the police and testing and monitoring organisations as strong partners, TUNE IT! SAFE! does important educational work. The focus must always be on safety, because only serious and safe tuning can bring the driving pleasure that is hoped for.
Athletic TECHART styling package and interior upgrades.
The expressive styling of the TECHART refined Porsche 911 Targa 4 in the police livery is defined by the wind tunnel tested TECHART Aerokit, including TECHART Front Spoiler I, Airframes, Side Skirts, multi-part Rear Diffusor, Aerowings and Rear Spoiler I. The three dimensional TECHART rear lettering as well as the police vehicle lighting and Carbon Aero Front Lid with integrated emergency lighting, visibly set the TECHART Cabriolet from the series model apart.
Unmistakable TECHART: the TECHART Formula V multi spoke wheel impresses already at standstill with a turbine-like look wheel and two fine spokes in contrasting color. TECHART Sport Springs allow a lowering of 40 mm and provide sporty driving characteristics.
A true specialty of the TECHART interior manufactory is the handcrafted TECHART Sports Steering Wheel. The sports steering wheel has a straight ahead marker in contrasting color, while the hand rests, armrests, center console and selected parts of the back seat in leather are perforated in the checkered flag design.
TUNE IT! SAFE! presents the TECHART refined Porsche 911 Targa 4 from November 26th to December 5th, 2021, at the Essen Motor Show in hall 7 on booth B27.
