2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S - Jay Leno's Garage

Jay is impressed by the precision handling and the launch control on Porsche’s latest Targa.
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S - Jay Leno's Garage
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[@oneeleven9832]

Had a Porsche 911 on my wall as a kid was my dream motor...bought a new 911 Carrera S a few months ago lived up to the expectations I’d had, fantastic tactile driving experience 👍

[@mysticmind3377]

congrats! Which Color?

[@carlcampbell6827]

One Eleven - Good going. My wife had a 365 many years ago and is still missing it.

[@osiris654]

What do you do for a living if you don’t mind?

[@sjf1981]

Niiiiiiice

[@DavidDavid-jb1cy]

Same experience here. But I still do want a 993!

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

Jay's unique, a comedian who becomes deadly serious when talking about a car.

[@stevenhaas9622]

he hasn't been funny since 1982.

[@M2nwe]

He isn’t a comedian. He’s a car enthusiast who does comedy to pay for his cars.

[@bronco_fv]

@@stevenhaas9622 ok boomer

[@OldSkoolUncleChris]

@@bronco_fv he's a host or an MC humor in that sense

[@danknox9986]

I’m one of those guys that have put 140,000 miles on my 911. Just did an engine rebuild and looking forward to the next 140,000. I always smile when I see the stone chips on the front bumper.

[@thedudeabides1443]

Awesome Dan!

[@TVang]

I loved this vid. No frills... no manufactures input. Just a man and his love for cars and his genuine opinions.

[@gunnyboyz4tw]

Idk why, but this style of filming seems very wholesome and relaxing.

[@mrvapor4791]

Like hanging out with a guy in his garage.

[@Shewent2008Jared]

RIIghttt!!!

[@michaelp303]

Jay is right - it’s a sports car that’s usable. I’ve got snow tires on my 2019 GTS Targa ❄️ here in Colorado

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Yep

[@StuPedassol]

You should stud it and take it to Georgetown lake for the ice track racing against the Audi's and Subie's!

[@Arayig1982]

911s aren't really sports cars anymore. Realistically they are sports gt cars now.

[@kabirpurewal4745]

Lol you don’t have a Porsche bud

[@Arayig1982]

@@kabirpurewal4745 No, I don't do soccer mom cars sprout.

[@BROON71]

I am really loving these Pandemic Edition videos that Jay is putting out.

[@pyrotechnick420]

They're very immersive, he doesn't even put his phone on silent! lol

[@Complete.cyclepath]

Better content for sure!

[@monsieurdildo]

Just Jay + the car = perfection ayyyyy

[@CDBC]

"I never finished one of his videos without learning something." Exactly, his store of knowledge is remarkable! I'm enjoying these solo pandemic shows he's been doing.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Same!

[@JesseFragale]

absolutely!

[@luisteixeira8154]

It's such a joy hearing a review from Jay, it really amuses me. It's really interactive and talks about the old days, that gives us a great automotive experience.

[@TheWarfare07]

Absolutely!

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Same

[@dennisfeldhausen3258]

Every night, my 4 year old daughter asks me to watch Jay Leno's garage before bed. We talk about cars and laugh at Jay's humor. Tonight, her and my 6 year old son watched this episode. When Jay talked about not being able to fit a McD's single patty through for gaps, they both laughed hysterically for several minutes with tears coming from their eyes. These are moments I'll always remember. ...and I agree, the manual transmission is the way to go on this car and most cars.

[@MrDetroit1701]

She's asking to watch the show, that's how you know you raised her right!

[@dennisfeldhausen3258]

@Seth Friedman Dang bro! I just came here to enjoy some cars and pass that passion on to the next generation.

[@dennisfeldhausen3258]

@Social Outcast Exactly. Manual transmissions save lives!

[@なんて悪い名前だ]

That is so cute!

[@migy5031]

Always treasure these moments with your kids. Before long you will realize these memories are far more special than any car.

[@thomasschooler4425]

It’s so nice how jay is like the only celebrity who is a super kind person and super down to earth he is so easy to talk to

[@juanherrera2859]

Porsche exec: We need Jay to do a review, but can't send a tech because of pandemic. Porsche exec #2: Just leave it at his front door. He knows what he's doing.

[@nickloan6245]

Yavo! I just loved the sly smile expand across Jay's face as the car gets going from the launch.

[@frankfedewa9769]

They gave him the female version, convertible, automatic, yellow, and once I thought that I couldn't stop thinking how awkward he looked sitting in it.

[@stigpalm1922]

@@v80camaro54 Wrong. He actually did.

[@igordewit7357]

@@frankfedewa9769 ...female version? Well,okay .😲🤨...whatever. 😁🤸‍♂️🦹‍♂️🦄🦋Someone is feeling a little insecure,i guess😏 (I like yellow cars....put some red flames on it,and you got yourself a perfect Hotwheels-mobile....💥🎯Oldskool Zupacool!!

[@alankingchiu]

@@frankfedewa9769 Have you driven one? Even in PDK form it is still one of the best cars I have driven.

[@LimitedEditionMotorcars]

Great video as usual Jay. I like the pandemic style videos a lot more than the full production videos!

[@redram5150]

Same

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Same

[@summitlt]

Interviews are ok for some cars, but I like the style of these with more focus on simple things like the buttons on the dash. Which is great for the older cars.

[@SDisonYT]

I love Targas. I wish more car companies made something like that. It’s like a convertible but less windy and more ridgid than normal convertibles.

[@alansmith3447]

Like a Corvette.....

[@MsBigtom]

Like a Miata.

[@SDisonYT]

@@MsBigtom I like Miatas, but those are convertibles. To be a Targa, it has to have a permanent rear window that never goes down when the top is removed.

[@andresponce305]

@@SDisonYT The RF miata is a targa.

[@nailil5722]

It's actually more windy, the special top makes air flow inside and creates all kinds of turbulence

[@FastNBulbous]

“You couldn’t get a McDonalds single burger patty through there.” We Americans really will use anything to avoid using metric.

[@Hiluxtaco]

Jay has told several McDonald's related jokes on this channel..

[@afish8883]

Maybe hes making it because of the color of the 911

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

gagagag

[@marvindebot3264]

@@BadBlonde-CarHistory Take your comment 'bot and rack off would you? No one is leaving here to check out your crappy imitation Supercar Blondie channel.

[@Aron-ru5zk]

MM does stand for McDonald’s Mac after all.

[@byrongardiner3109]

Jay, I'm really impressed. You made it almost all the way through the video without mispronouncing PORSCHE. I'll always watch and enjoy. You're a marvel.

[@areyousureyouenteredyourna85]

I love the smile on Jay's face when he takes off with launch control.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Same!

[@barlobarlo303]

Watch his episode driving a Tesla: nothing like a torque smile!

[@eriklowney]

He is, in fact, not doing launch control (properly). There's no display of it on the dash, which you most certainly would see. He only revs it to 2-3k too. A proper launch control is 1. put it into sport plus and put the PDK into automatic. 2. floor the accelerator ALL the way to the floor until you depress the kickdown button on the ground directly behind the pedal. It will set its own revs. 3. it will then start bouncing off the rev limiter. Release the brake.

[@frankly5171]

You are a good man Jay, a real, down to Earth, sensible man with a great sense of humor that comes naturally and impacts the listeners. Keep bringing us joy by just being yourself and doing what you love.

[@victorbitter583]

I love how the wheels are so modern yet have the same styling as the originals. Very clever and well done.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Agreed

[@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube]

Absolutely. Cheers.

[@victorbitter583]

@@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube Cheers mate.

[@cliffdavis5244]

Thumbs up on that👍🏼

[@andycollignon8985]

Love my 991.2 Targa - trying to teach my kids about the importance of incremental improvement and precision. They will get it some day and I hope they are able to have something similar for themselves.

[@rarrevinyl]

I've been going to bed a little sad on Sunday nights without uncle Jay and his cool cars.

[@bilbobaggins4710]

Sunday night was a great time for these

[@Rya17392]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alfredooliva5175]

why what happened to jay?

[@robertdavenport1109]

Craftmaster are you going to jail?

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Jay is the best

[@normanmortensen2591]

I had to sell my Porsche Carrera due to being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Luckily the cancer was cured, but I'm missing my Carrera.

[@manuelmartineznusn]

stage 4 cured?

[@koenruesink5129]

@@manuelmartineznusn glad the cancer was cured.

[@ostmana1]

@@manuelmartineznusn missing cancer

[@slimeyrey9050]

@@manuelmartineznusn right?

[@SSD92_x]

Bro, you’re alive.

[@vividvulpe9842]

one of my favorite lineages of cars EVER. I love all the Targas.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

same

[@YourOwnWay]

I love the classic hard top 911, but the targa is the look I fell in love with when I was a kid in the 80’s.

[@samuelegunlusi1017]

One of my favorite Porsche models. What a beautiful peace of German engineering and sleek design. One of the finest out of Stuttgart.

[@TrccrT]

Sadly only AWD 😢

[@roelkomduur8073]

@@TrccrT I drive this car almost every day from Mougins to Grasse and i can tell you that awd is perfect! And oh man, going over the Alps to my sister in Bolzano... magic.

[@budstermcgreen6360]

I'm picturing Jay on the side of the highway setting up cameras and driving by to come back and get them..to get a few seconds of footage! I'm sure people stop and talk to him..shows the dedication he has to putting out these videos for us for free! (Free for us) Thanks for everything you do Jay! ✌️

[@cliffdavis5244]

I doubt that Jay himself does that. I’m sure he has a crew on these trips that he films that take care of that for him.

[@flagellumdei2118]

this man is a legend ,good health and long life Jay .

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Yes!

[@jamesguggenheim8045]

I’ve had several Porsches since 2001. Currently, I have a 2004 911 turbo cab and it’s amazing. With 415 HP and awd I never grow tired of the thrill.

[@davect01]

An amazing car. I guess Jay switched to Monday mornings rather than the Sunday evening for video release I appreciate that Jay can present and respect 100 year old vehicles, the most current of vehicles and everything in between

[@jjmac3561]

Maybe busy watching the Goodwood races online all weekend.

[@TheFogLakeshore]

Jay is being really nice, and he keeps saying how it's not 'pure'. You can't see the engine and that DOES separate you from the car. It's part of the experience. I want to see the engine and imagine it shifting in the mounts as I'm driving. It's not because Jay is old: Singer makes good money selling that experience. I know Porsche has to do this because of regulations and lawsuits, but the car is less, no doubt. You know those crappy old 70s and 80s cars? They are more fun to drive than a brand-new Honda Si. A 1980 Pontiac Phoenix is more fun than that.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Agreed

[@wunderbird1]

I bought a 4S targa back in 2017. I never thought I would buy a 911, however I loved the targa to and the lines on the car. I think it is the best looking 911. The car as Jay said makes you feel very confident as it does everything so well and so easy. Everything is effortless. Not being able to see the engine bothered me at first, however I love hearing the engine wind up right behind me. It is so smooth and wonderful to listen to. I think it is a car I am going to keep for life.

[@MrVara411]

I've always LOVED the targa top. My favorite body style of the 911.

[@berniedmd1901]

Jay, bought my first Porsche ever! I bought the 2020 Porsche 992 carrera S in July from Champion Porsche here in Florida and its October now, and the SMILE is still glued to my face!!! I grew up in Germany as my Father was in the Military and we had 4 tours of 4 years there. The Porsche was Not the car we craved over. If it had a V-8 we drooled over it. But now at 62 my son-in-law Forced me to test drive the 911. Well, that's all it took. I bought it. What the Hell took me so long to at least test drive it. By the way, I still haven't gotten bored at using the launch control. Next time Jay, hit the button first. Put your foot on the brake and hit the gas. The car will rev up to 5 thousand, as which time you just release the break and you will Really launch the bad boy.

[@BigKeen]

Honestly one of my favorite Porsche cars ever made I absolutely love this car along with the speedster

[@joesph9748]

One of my favorite car reviews- Jays raw impressions, without all the tech details. Excellent

[@saeedalhefaity4639]

Porsche tend to have these moments where they design absolutely fabulous cars, and you have to drive them in order to feel that👌

[@damachine3]

Moments? That's what they do all of the time. ;)

[@gearjammergamer8560]

Randy Pobst drove the new GT cars at road atlanta. He has always said new Porsches are too twitchy due to Porsche using cart drivers as test drivers. BUT he said the new GT cars are a masterpiece. Even saying he preferred the NA GT3 to the GT2RS.

[@damachine3]

@@gearjammergamer8560 Yep, the 991.2 GT3 is my next car. It's a masterpiece.

[@saeedalhefaity4639]

@@damachine3 didn’t wanna appear as a fan boy😂 but very true👌

[@damachine3]

@@saeedalhefaity4639 Haha! But seriously, there's no denying it. People can prefer other cars or have certain things about Porsches that they don't like, but they're obviously fabulous cars.

[@dccllcjjt7062]

Currently own a 2017 Targa and truly love it. I am also obsessed with Jay's channel over the past 4 years. He has truly become the icon of the automotive world. I also think the engineering world owes him gratitude because if you really listen that is his true passion.

[@Junior-hy6hh]

Reminded me of a joke my dad told me when I was a kid. A little old lady stops at a stop sign in her Volkswagen beetle. She stops on a piece of gum and the car won't take off again. She gets out and opens the front. Another little old lady pulls up in a beetle and ask, "What's the problem?" The first lady says, "My engine is missing." The second lady says, "Well you're in luck, I have a spare in the trunk."

[@quirkyMakes]

Rofl. I haven't laughed that hard in weeks. Thanks

[@Houthiandtheblowfish]

😂

[@humanbeing1675]

😁

[@matto9734]

I just fell off my chair ;-)

[@garyrotties4781]

Classic!!! That’s pretty funny!

[@MW-gi1tr]

Love the Targa. Will b ordering as soon as the 2021’s r available. Chalk with slate blue interior and blue top

[@dhalsim-1]

Can you loan me $4,200?

[@bretspangler8717]

I have to agree on the Targa top, cool styling but a lot of added weight and the simplicity of a slick top roof is more pleasing to the eye. I would run from an automatic too, I love to shift, it is a simple pleasure that is hard to describe.

[@timharper3390]

Agreed all around. But if a Porsche exec knocks on the door and I’m forced to decide between a Targa or a Cabriolet, it’s Targa all day. I do really dig the old SWB air-cooled Targas, but must admit the Coupe is perfect in lines and proper rigidity while the Cab ruins the look of that wünderbar teardrop. And don’t get me started on slant-noses. Blecchh.

[@iangillett2488]

Agree with you, love the coupe, over the Targa, also would go for a manual

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

The Targa weighs 242 lbs more. I'd pass on it too. I would take the PDK over the conventional manual however. I'm done with shifting.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@t c - The Targa top is made from 2 magnesium panels with sound deadening materials, all covered in cloth.

[@petermuller3995]

I would like the real Targa top.

[@fredradical]

They never get old. I could watch these Porsche videos all day long,

[@twagn]

Yellow definitely works for that car

[@FYMASMD]

No car should ever be yellow. Only color worse would be pink.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Said no one.

[@MyKeeP81]

@@FYMASMD yellow and pink are dope

[@AxLWake]

I wouldn't ever chose that color for myself but I agree, it works.

[@sjf1981]

I agree. I feel like only Porsche and for some reason yellow vipers are perfect yellow cars

[@BruceNitroxpro]

"If you are a Porsche fan, you will like it. If you DON'T own a Porsche, you will LOVE it!" Great quote!

[@carandicon5108]

I'm glad you talked about how the car makes you feel. That's the most important thing! Jay really shows what he was born to do, delivering a great review with no ego. :) Thank you Jay!

[@robertf6344]

Like when he says all the fun is between 40 and 110 mph. Yep.

[@yorbalindason]

I picked up a 2020 Carrera S today under the Porsche Drive program. It’s an awesome car. I have a 996 and this car is another level all together. As Jay says “makes all the right noises.” Tight and poised.

[@MrSteveo114]

Porsche owners are literally my favorite super/sports car owners, they actually drive them.

[@ncrawford1488]

I just passed 70,000 miles on one of my Turbos- the 2007 997 Turbo hopped up by Sharkwerks. It still feels amazing!!!

[@HiddenWen]

I'm lucky enough to have a 911 turbo S, and I plan on driving it till it dies or regulations ban it.

[@khalidaziz225]

I do put snow tires for winter and summer tires on my Ferrari GTC4LUSSO. I am second owner since 5k miles and presently have 31k miles on it. Its my daily driver. I do enjoy your channel.

[@larrynaccarato5851]

I always thought a boxer engine was called that because of the opposing cylinders. That’s why watching Jay is so great. He is the top expert about vehicle history. I never finished one of his videos without learning something. Thanks Mr. Leno!

[@jackprick9797]

I had heard the same, but I think Jay has it wrong. I am just conjecturing here, but Porches early engines and Volkswagen's of course were 4 cylinder. If you would look at the top of the pistons in the horizontal plane, you would see two pistons coming out and back in to the cylinder bores, like two gloves. I think thats how the flat engine design got called the boxer. Jay's explanation doesn't make sense because all cranks, as they turn will have the rod journals coming over the top. Anywho, i love the video and Jay anyway.

[@roberthooper8455]

I thought it was based on the stroke being square or something like that. Probably depends on who you are hanging around with....

[@jackprick9797]

From Subaru website: "The 'Boxer' engine is so called because the movement of the engine's pistons resemble the movement of a boxer's fists in the horizontal plane." The boxer analogy is most closely resembled by a flat 4, as daimler's, porsche's and volkswagen's early engines. Once you go to a configuration of more pistons, 6, 8, etc. Well, the analogy is not as close, as no boxer that I know of has more than two arms, but I guess the name stuck.

[@Porsche1969]

I must disappoint you, because actually he knows quite less about the modern 911 models! He is talking about "rear wheel drive" with this car, not knowing that the Targa models have only AWD! There's no RWD Targa!

[@alunchisholm481]

On a boxer, the pistons are connected to separate cranks opposed at 180 degrees, so both pistons go out, then they come back in, so pairs of pistons "box" each other. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2bSg6ash62Sf8k

[@generalsnickers1]

I was fortunate in business when i was in my 30's and bought an 86 Targa. I drove the car all year round while living in Toronto....loved it!

[@ericbarnett6771]

Those door sills being so high makes Jay look like an eight year old driving it. I know it's for safety, but I miss hanging my elbow out of the window.

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

Well nowdays is all for safety's sake. Nevermind that cars have so much more top end power and no bottom end one anymore, as well as so little road feel and so much sound insolation that you are always encouraged to drive way too fast but I digress.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

hahahah

[@tl56kmair]

That’s what I like about my BMW Z3.

[@WarrenF]

@gilbert martinez if you’re using your phone while driving you are a scumbag.

[@maxhaines3794]

Looks ridiculous to hang out his arm 🤦🏻‍♂️😂 But more ridiculous is that most guys who r doing this think they r soooo cool🤣

[@eldorado767]

I seriously enjoy this format. With Jay, Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, Harry's Garage/Farm and Itchy Boots the world is a better place. Thanks to all!

[@gustavobarros6760]

"There is an engine in there! Believe me, I saw the blueprints". You the man Jay!!! I love the Targa top!

[@stevehastey2886]

There is some limited engine access with the top up. 2 fans, and fluid caps.

[@4XTRAIL]

Jay will always be one of the greats in the car world. His attention to detail and knowledge is incredible! I borrowed a friends 911 Turbo for a day last year and can attest to the precision. Hope to own one someday!

[@westsenkovec]

Europeans: 4 milimeter panel gap Americans: McDonald's measurement units

[@lewzero]

Don't forget the "2 chicken mcnugget" sized shifter, lol

[@jmoo876]

Europeans: Conquered by Germany Americans: Fine, hold my beer little guy.

[@tomraymond9795]

😂

[@Mitchell.Samuels]

A hamburger gap sounds big.I'll bet any car could pass that.😃

[@petermuller3995]

@@jmoo876 Murica boy mad?

[@n779pt]

I factory ordered a 2019 Carrera 2 with only ONE option- the multifunction steering wheel. It came with a 7 speed manual standard. This is the purest version I could get and is like a fine watch. Very light and agile.

[@benfoust7424]

Launch control - the smile on Jay's face!!!!

[@cliffdavis5244]

Love Jay Leno’s garage…as innovative and informative as it is. He’s a true car, guy and I matter which car he is evaluating. There’s always something to learn from it!

[@psygn0sis]

I sure hope that Jay wills his cars to something like a Jay Leno Car Museum, so we all can go see and enjoy them in person.

[@tomtheeagle1]

No time soon one hopes!

[@psygn0sis]

@@tomtheeagle1 Agreed!

[@MrGoryl50]

You can go see them now,I think you have to make a donation

[@JeffKirbylogix]

I have the feeling that Jay is setting up that shop to become a museum

[@Brett7777]

He has wife. Lots wives are not into cars. When people pass with his bucks. Lots of hands are out. Especially the attorneys. I wrote same thing recently on motorcycle tour on another KZbin channel. Just be crying shame all his colllection gets broken up. I certainly wish nothing but good health and long life for Jay. Far as new Porsche I am not big fan of looks. Very bloated looking to me. I have not driven one so I do not know how wonderful it is or not. My Porsche I want is 991.2 Turbo or 997.2 S or Turbo.

[@MattyK-USA]

Great video (of course)! I have an '82 991 SC Targa, and once the top is out, that profile is basically unchanged. The rest of the body, well... I like all 911's, but I have to say that the experience of driving the earlier air-cooled models with that mechanical engine sound and the visceral attachment to the steering, that is unmatched.

[@harveymushman2219]

Jay is gushing about this car with all he has in his garage just imagine what a old regular Joe Schmoe like me from Kalamazoo would say and feel if he could have one ...Dream car

[@Complete.cyclepath]

Hey fellow Michigander! I've always gushed over and dreamed about driving a Porsche. I can't use my legs so I have to use hand controls and drive automatics. But if I had that car setup for me I'd probably never get out.

[@tycotoys]

Saw Jay’s act at Hermosa Beach comedy and magic club a few years back. At end of show I went out front and watched him climb into a red Austin Martin Superleggera , Jay is a classy guy and sure knows how to pick beautiful cars. Loved his stand up act too.

[@ModelA]

"if you have children who can sit in a teacup, they'd be very comfortable back here.." Ha ha!! LOVE these videos, Jay!

[@timharper3390]

I debated solo for a moment on whether he said “teacup” or “D-cup”! Figured Jay would opt for “teacup”.

[@lewzero]

Porsche only makes back seats so they can laugh at Doug DeMuro trying to fit back there. And insurance purposes of course, but hey, whatever

[@areyousureyouenteredyourna85]

So, drive Chihuahuas around in a Porsche?

[@thefactor6909]

Beautiful car and another outstanding video . Always enjoy Jay’s take on every car and his presentation is as the norm first class and one of a kind .

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

hahahah

[@diegocajn]

I’ve always loved the targa since I first saw one a million years ago as a kid. That made a lasting impression that affects me still.

[@Bruningable]

Coupe, rwd, manual - perfect.

[@alister_grigg]

Yep, my car

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Indeed

[@olasek7972]

Convertible, rwd, manual - my choice

[@jordanking6939]

RWD, manual transmission, heavy steering, super stiff suspension, no traction control, that's a sports car.

[@jordanking6939]

RWD, manual transmission, heavy steering, super stiff suspension, no traction control, that's a sports car.

[@patrickspino5941]

Jay's the best....in so many ways!! Incidentally, Jay, I love the Targa as it offers the best of both worlds and I think the styling is beyond over-the-top! Best regards...

[@tpgthatporschegirl7472]

That smile on launch control. Love it!

[@ianwynneuk]

Did anyone notice that Jay liked the “continuous improvement” that Porsche do with each model?

[@brianiswrong]

I had to rematch it, as I missed the 11 th and 12 th time he mentioned it. He is still legues ahead of another you tube revewier, except maybe Harry metcalf IMHO.

[@robertdavenport1109]

Leave him alone ha

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

lol

[@hollywoodcheremonkey]

A 911 review by Jay? Yes please! I have to say, his review has been the most casual and relatable out of all of them. No unnecessary stuff. Just the important points. An American POV for sure. Then again, he is Jay Leno.

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

I've only driven a 911 once years ago, and I too got the feeling that the care was all made out of one solid block of metal. Amazing.

[@bilbobaggins4710]

Had the pleasure of driving my ex's brother in laws 911. Turbo...what an experience Thanks Dr. Carreras

[@thedudeabides1443]

Perfect description of ANY 911!

[@MikesRestorations]

Beautiful car and I think the Targa is very cool.. especially if you are tall. Porsche is impressive with its preciseness.. I’m restoring an early 911 and can’t believe such precision was possible 50+years ago. Jay really hit the points with his description of preciseness and Smoothness..amazing car and amazing brand!

[@jeffzabriskie5209]

I'm with you, Jay--I don't know anyone who puts snow tires on their Enzo or Lamborghini, either!

[@TheBasher-_-]

Lmao. People do but yeah I don't personally know any of them either. 😂

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

hahahah

[@roberthooper8455]

I just replaced a 72T Targa that I bought in boxes and rebuilt with a 99-996 cabrio. I loved the targa and think your yellow one may be mine in 20 year$$$. A quick 1K mi trip over the last 4 days had me thinking I was driving my civic on the highway until someone got snotty and the smoke them button got pushed. SO versatile even back 20+ years ago and truly advancing every year. My next step will be the 991S hopefully, as that engine is so sweet with just enough electronics but not too much. Glad I stumbled on your video. Would love to experience that launch. H

[@kc510]

Jay’s left leg is over there twitching for a clutch pedal.

[@Phosphos]

Underwhelming specs, overwhelming performance. Porsches are amazing. Thanks for the video Jay.

[@countenanceblog]

Doug and Jay with car videos at just about the same time. Cool.

[@johnbrown2163]

They both car nutts.

[@countenanceblog]

@@johnbrown2163 I just noticed something else: They're both about brand new cars, 2021 MY.

[@johnbrown2163]

@@countenanceblog I wish they review my Jeep and fix it.. HAHA

[@larrylaufman4820]

In regards to the targa top. This reminds me of an old German axiom 'Why make it simple when it could be complicated'.

[@bobbyn4845]

"Couldn't get a McDonalds single patty hamburger through there." lol!

[@zartosht06]

fast food is Americans' frame of reference, unit for anything.

[@Flies2FLL]

@@zartosht06 It certainly is for the knucklehead infesting the White House.

[@fitnesswithsteve]

This could either be taken as compliment to Porsche and a dig at McDonald’s or conversely a compliment to McDonald’s and a dig at Porsche.

[@MaxStax1]

Reminds me of a joke Johnny Carson told years ago on The Tonight Show, and I still remember it. He said McDonald's had started a hamburger delivery service and if you're not home they just slide them under your door. Would have been before the Big Mac and other burgers had came out and all they sold were those small single burgers.

[@howardb.6898]

@@Flies2FLL Biden sucks, but both of them are dumb

[@markush7001]

These videos with just Jay are SO much better than the high production one's before the pandemic. A car guy talking about cars. Pure.

[@joelhenderson4450]

“You could be going three times the speed; which of course would be wrong...”

[@thomasschooler4425]

Joel Henderson like when all car people say they were going 55

[@dbrad32]

welcome to Mexico

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

hahahahahah!

[@petiedog19]

My friends father had a new 911 when I was a child and I can remember riding in the back seat. And this was a mid 80's model. I completely forgot about it until Jay mentioned the back seat. I remember riding in the back and it was tight.

[@MrJeffreycauchi]

Well done Jay!!! You didn't mention the F1!!! 😄😄😄

[@steveiuliano1672]

Targa, without doubt one of the best looking Porsche's and cars ever made. Absolute art. Love it.

[@kevins7093]

Excellent, thanks for posting Jay! It's extremely impressive, love it, love the targa top - however - if it were me, I think I'd prefer a less "fussy" top if that makes sense? I get the whole theater of it but I think I'd be happier with just a standard, one piece, removable top like a standard Corvette. I know that's heresy to say that but there you go.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

If you want open air motoring, buy a convertible or a motorbike. I've had a couple targa top cars and they're a PITA to deal with.

[@kevins7093]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH I currently own a targa and I've owned it for over 10 years now and it's actually pretty awesome. It weighs about as much as two gallons of milk, it's held in place with three simple and secure latches and it takes (literally) 2 minutes to pop out and stow in the trunk where it snaps easily into place. It doesn't have to be this complicated, uber expensive thing which Porsche has turned it into was my whole point.

[@donaldreach760]

Great description, Jay. I learned to shift a stick in a Corvair Monza convertible, during a snowy winter no less. That rear weight taught me a healthy respect to maintain traction while turning. Then I was given a rear drive 911 Targa with 5 speed gearbox. An entirely new experience of power to weight ratio and handling. I was so spoiled.

[@stevenm.2380]

Dated a girl in high school whose dad had a red 80s 911. He took me out one day and showed me what an "Italian Tune up" was. I was laughing and frightened at the same time.

[@TheFogLakeshore]

Flogging your engine was a regular maintenance tip back in the age of carburetors. With 3-speed transmissions you hold it in 2nd or don't shift into 3rd if it's manual and drive down the highway at 55.

[@mikeb3172]

Why were you laughing if you were scared? Pick one and go with it...

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Nice!

[@davidcraig7771]

@@mikeb3172 ever heard of a nervous laugh?

[@Pete-z6e]

@@mikeb3172 ,yes Mike, whatever you say.

[@marca.w.7237]

Coupé, Rwd, manual, carbon Fibre roof and aero package. Sport suspension w/o rear wheel steering and without active stabilizer. Sport Plus seats with leather/cloth upholstery. Everything to touch in Alcantara (called race tex now). Done. The perfect daily driver. Great video format, rare to find something improved by the pandemic ;).

[@edgart49]

Mark my words jay... I will own a Porsche

[@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube]

Best of luck to you in getting one, ace. I have the same dream/goal. Cheers.

[@superchargedsteve3411]

I love the Targa top 911. I'm not a convertible guy at all, but I love how unique it looks and different it is than anything else out there. I am also a Porsche fanatic and owner of a 997 911 turbo s which is absolutely incredible and a joy to drive every single time. Great video Jay and thank you for all you do for car enthusiasts 🙏

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

4:41...hope Jay makes a video on the Citroen 2CV convertible on the back close to the FIAT.

[@MilesBellas]

Lloyd Cole and the Commotions made a song about that car.

[@jasonswift7098]

Have you been living under a rock? he already has.

[@MWS1960]

I have a 2014 991.1 in Racing Yellow with a full glass roof and love the combination of the yellow car with dark top. I wish I would have bought the 911 before I purchased 105 other car in my life before Porsche 911. Exceptional car. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love that my car is the last naturally aspirated model versus the turbo car.

[@gus.smedstad]

I've come to appreciate AWD in a 911 on dry pavement. Jay mentions in passing that it's really stable, and that's exactly what I like about it. The car really wants to over-rotate due to the weight in the rear, and the AWD makes that a non-issue for a guy who isn't an expert race car driver. The car feels ridiculously planted and safe in a way that no that no previous sports car I've owned has felt.

[@PointGiven]

I always leave mine in sport plus too Jay. Good point. I like the targa when it’s open but not closed. I have a cabriolet which is best for me.

[@howardb.6898]

Congrats on 3 miliion Jay!!!

[@tomkrieger5844]

Great review in capturing the spirit of this Porsche, thank you Jay. My 2018 4S Targa is a dream come true! Having owned several Karmann Ghias, a 2006 Boxster, a 2006 911 Carrera Cabriolet and a BMW M2, the Targa still wins in all categories!

[@Grenyas]

I'm not a fan of the cabriolets. The Targa, on the other hand, what a beauty 😍

[@outsidethepyramid]

it's a Targa

[@Grenyas]

@@outsidethepyramid You stopped reading at the first sentence...

[@jamiee9257]

Jay’s the coolest guy ever. I like the look of the targa, but I’d probably go for a RWD manual coupe, if I had 911 $. I love that yellow. It looks gorgeous in the dark blue.

[@Not-Great-at-Gaming]

Wow, that's a very complex top, for something that you could just remove and put in the trunk by hand.

[@glider1232]

Where's the dramatic theater in that??

[@zedwpd]

remember that when it rains and you have to pull over off the freeway to go collect your trunk top

[@jameseast8510]

Like Jay said it's a very German top lol

[@joealex65]

Well, get a Speedster for that, they have a roof that you need to take by hand, they make a Porsche for every need :D

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Yep

[@coffeytnmilk]

Jay.....love your work. Thank you. The targa is my favorite, bar none. Lots of people talk about weight, etc. but, the targa is just he perfect balance between sport, convertible and fun.

[@Beastiie7]

Was waiting for the Doug Score

[@lincolncwynar1547]

My dad’s 1988 3.2 was perfect. Anniversary sunroof coupe. Such a dream to drive.

[@michaellehto1697]

Just look at all the panel gaps! Crazy precision! Tesla, look and learn 🙊

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Go look at the panel gaps on a 356 Porsche and get back to me. Porsche has been building their cars since 1948, they've had 72 years to perfect the process. The Model S from Tesla has been out for 8 years.