Next Generation 911 Targa 4 and 4S revealed

[c019740]

Anybody see this?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10000607-1.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=Crave

[gtc]

Why don't they offer the fast 911s in Targa trim anymore?
I'd buy a GT3 Targa if they were available and I were to get that 200% raise I've been expecting.

[Nine9six]

I wouldn't expect there would be much market for a GT3 with LESS structural ridigity as found in a targa.

[c019740]

Simply put for me! putting the name "targa" on these "Targas" just doesnt work for me.

The "Targa" of old is a "Targa" to me.

Dont have a picture at work to put one in but you know what I mean!!

[jwernquist]

You said it right, its not a Targa, its just another large open sunroof, moon-roof etc. A while back there was a post on a company that is taking regular cabs and turning them into a modern Targa, personally thats what Porsche should be doing. Dont get me wrong I think Porsche's So Called Targa's look fantastic its just not a targa and shouldn't be called such!

JW

Originally Posted by c019740

Simply put for me! putting the name "targa" on these "Targas" just doesnt work for me.

The "Targa" of old is a "Targa" to me.

Dont have a picture at work to put one in but you know what I mean!!

[gtc]

I agree that they aren't real Targas. But c'mon... we're arguing about something with antifreeze, remember.

[jwernquist]

water air oil whatever, they call it a 911 Targa and in doing so it SHOULD have a removable roof panel.
Even though its watercooled its still the same formula
engine in rear = yep
Flat Six = Yep
2x2 Seating = Yep
Trunk in the front = yep

Targa - Removable roof section = NOPE Just a large sliding glass roof. Still not a targa!