Porsche 911 Targa User Handbook Manual page 6

Never restrain the yearnings of time travel.
The 911 Targa evolution.
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Over the course of a lifetime, we gather from the 911 Coupé, the 911 Targa was chalking up a number of victories In 1975, the silver bar was replaced
a lot of memories, some of which play developed in response to increasing in the process. 'Targa' means 'shield' with a black one for the 'G-series'
out in our minds like films. With emotion demand for an open-top version of the in Italian and thus the name also version of the 911 Targa, whilst the
in stereo and Technicolor images of 911 which could also offer the same became symbolic of the 'protective subsequent 964 series saw the launch
forms and role models which have left levels of comfort and safety as a shield' provided by the innovative of the first all-wheel drive 911 Targa. In
a lasting impression on us. closed-top model. safety concept of the 911 Targa. 1995, for the fourth generation of the
911, the Targa got a completely new
One of these films features the The Targa name alone is the stuff of The most distinctive, style-defining roof concept: an electrically operated
911 Targa. It begins in 1965 in Zuffen- legends. It originates from the famous feature of the Targa is its aluminium bar glass roof with aluminium trim strips
hausen – where else? It was here that endurance race held in Sicily, the Targa with three fins and 'targa' logo. Over running along the sides. Even though
the original Targa with roll-over bars Florio. The course was notorious for the years, this design has left a lasting this form of the 911 Targa underwent
and removable folding roof – Porsche's its tight bends which the comparatively impression on the car's drivers and further evolutionary development in
ingenious solution to American safety compact Porsche race cars of the 60s fans. subsequent generations, its stylistic
regulations – was created. Derived were able to use to their advantage, integrity was maintained, resulting in
an award-winning design which conveyed
a feeling of open-top driving, even with
the roof closed.
The captivating saga of the 911 Targa
continues, even today. This current
episode features the return of the iconic
Targa bar, innovative roof technology,
that very special open-air driving
sensation and an exceptional level of
comfort. Once again, it is being played
out on the road. And the ending? Well,
that's been left open, of course.
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