The Roadster Aluminum
Porsche describes this luggage as:
"Crafted from anodized aluminum, the Roadster Aluminum Trolley features a minimalist elegance with no visible rivets. Designed with aerodynamic lines and a sleek anodized aluminum finish, it mirrors the strength and agility of Porsche’s legendary cars."
The luggage arrives proudly labelled in US English—“aluminum,” not “aluminium.” We can only assume this is Porsche’s way of reminding us that German engineering speaks many languages, and occasionally chooses the one with fewer syllables – despite it being obviously incorrect!
The trailer from Porsche
We have the car and the watch, so naturally we were just gullible enough to complete the set with the matching luggage. At this point, we’re fully aware that Porsche lifestyle accessories are a slippery slope—one minute you’re admiring the design, the next you’re convincing yourselves it’s a “practical purchase.”
We purchased it directly from Porsche.
Porsche Shop
It might sound trivial, but the path that eventually led us to the 911 Targa really did run through a Panamera and two Taycan's, all because we weren’t convinced the 911 had enough storage for the way we travel. Long-distance road trips are our thing, and for years we assumed the 911 simply wouldn’t work. In hindsight, a tiny bit more research back when we bought the Panamera would have cleared that up. The truth is we didn’t yet understand how much space we actually needed—and how much we didn’t.
Once we finally took the plunge, we realised the 911 is far more accommodating than we gave it credit for. With a few small adjustments and a more thoughtful packing routine, the storage is perfectly adequate for two adults, their cameras, and all the bits and pieces that somehow accumulate across a couple of thousand kilometres.
And that’s where the luggage comes in. Having perfectly fitted cases—designed for the exact contours of the frunk and the rear —just makes life easier. Packing becomes a quick, satisfying ritual rather than a daily game of Tetris. On long trips, those small conveniences matter, and matching luggage that simply slides into place removes one more friction point from the journey.
Plus, we can’t deny it: it’s weirdly enjoyable seeing everything click neatly into the car, as if it were always meant to be there.
Each case comes in at 40 litres, a size we’ve grown completely accustomed to over the years. After countless road trips, we’ve learned that 40 litres is the sweet spot: big enough for proper multi-day travel, small enough to slot effortlessly into the car without any wrestling.
Four of these—two for the driver and two for the co-driver—make up our full road-trip kit, with a perfectly balanced setup of two in the frunk and two in the rear seats. It’s a volume we can now judge by eye when packing—clothes, cameras, and all the little extras somehow always settle neatly into that familiar space.
The luggage ships with a very predictable default code—so predictable that we had to smile when we saw it. Reminds me of the same PIN code on the public chargers under the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen.
I wonder how many doors and cabinets it would open in Porsche headquarters!
The luggage comes with a beautifully produced Porsche Design booklet, printed on high-quality matte paper that immediately feels more like a small coffee-table piece than simple product literature. It walks through the inspiration behind the range, and of course the Targa bar gets its moment centre stage. Seeing the design language of the 911 translated into luggage—right down to the lines, textures, and proportions—makes it clear this isn’t just a generic suitcase painted in a Porsche colour. There’s genuine intent behind it, and the booklet does a surprisingly good job of showing how those stylistic cues migrate from car to case.
What we liked most is that it leans into the emotional side of the Targa—freedom, openness, movement—rather than just listing specifications. The imagery, the typography, the layouts… it all feels consistent with the same design philosophy that shapes the car itself. It’s a small, almost unnecessary addition, but flipping through it adds an extra bit of theatre to the unboxing experience. It quietly reinforces that this luggage isn’t just meant to travel with us; it’s meant to travel with the Targa, and be part of the same story.
It makes sense that booklet would include an image of the Porsche Design Chronograph 1 watch.
The luggage also comes with a leather tag, finished in the same subtle grey tone as the aluminium shell. It’s a small detail, but the colour match makes it feel purpose-built rather than an afterthought. Even the stitching and edge finish mirror the clean, minimal aesthetic of the cases themselves.
It’s the kind of touch that won’t matter to everyone—but if you’re the sort of person who notices the alignment of the Targa bar in a reflection, it’s oddly satisfying.
And for some unknown reason, Porsche luggage stickers! This probably will go unused.
