Past Targas have taken quite a few forms since Porsche first whipped it up back in fun fact: they were the first carmaker to use the term in an automotive context, and still own the copyright. That car had a removable roof panel and a detachable plastic window in back; since then, the nameplate has gone on to describe a coupe with a giant glass moonroof before taking on the form it's had since the generation, where the folding mechanism of the cabriolet is adapted to support a humongous piece of glass in back and a flat panel on top.
The steering is sharp as a fresh Gillette, turning every turn into a moment of joy; the suspension sits near the perfect balance of comfort and sportiness; the brakes bite immediately and slough off speed with a confidence that borders on frightening; and the interior remains one of the better sports car cabins at any price, apart from the annoying way the steering wheel rim blocks the outer two-fifths of the instrument panel.
Now, if only Porsche would make a Turbo S Targa Learn More. Following the was the ill-fated , a generation plagued by reliability issues in non-Turbo form. It kept its predecessor's Targa design though. The following generation resisted any major developments in the Targa top design, and used the three-gen-old sliding roof mechanism when it launched in About time too.
At this year's Detroit motor show, Porsche finally reprised the original design, adding a slew of 21st-century tech - electric motors lift the whole rear window out of the way, then automatically fold the solid roof panels into a storage compartment. Want one? Read more here. Then watch it do its thing here. Share on Facebook. Share Share Pin It. Previous Post. Next Post. Granted, I recalibrate my standards every time I change keys.
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