Back To The Future

[daro911]

It seems as if the new-generation of 911 is attracting rumours like flies round a discarded burger, but the latest one is rather interesting: according to German car mag Autobild, the old-style 'hooped' Targa body is to make a return on the forthcoming 911.

The classic Targa roof disappeared when the 964 was replaced by the 993 series, with subsequent Targa models getting instead a complex sliding glass roof.

We don't know just how likely this return to a traditional-style roof is, but it's certainly an intriguing possibility, and the original Targas were a deeply popular 911 variant

 

[Peter_Bull]

ORIGINAL: daro911
............. Targas were a deeply popular 911 variant[/color]

I loved the Targa roof when I have my 3.2 - great on any kind of dry day in summer or winter. Just a pity the rest of the car was not up to much! [][][]

 

[Alex L]

 

[Nick_USA]

ORIGINAL: Alex L

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[tscaptain]

I thought Gary Larson had packed it in......[] His earlier work was funnier but not as pretty.[]

 

[jmw74]

Reminds me of the Ruf Greenster: http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/4080/RUF-Greenster-Concept.html

I can't see them doing it unless they figure out an innovative/easy way to detach and store the roof. The sliding glass mechanism in the 993/996/997 is so convenient, going back to a more manual/clunky mechanism would be a shame. Although, if it looks that good I might still put up with it!

John

 

[RussellFunnell]

I'm loving that big time, I wouldn't mind getting my name down for a Targa if it's going to look like this!

 

[betternotbigger]

Mmmmmm lovin that - reminds me of the white Targa on my bedroom wall when I was 12.

I had a Mk1 MR2 and you put the two roof panels in the front boot. Worked fine.

What's more, imagine the weight saving up high of moving the glass out. And if they could keep the chassis stiff with a big roll bar across the top it could handle a dream (or is that dream on....?)

Put me down for one.