The Real Deal Targa Spy Pics
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Saludos,
Eduardo
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#17
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"which mimics the attractive one on the 991 coupe!"
The coupe mimics the coupe. I never did understand the obsession that the Cabriolet, and propably the Targa, mimic the coupe.
Now, I am a coupe person (no sunroof), so I am probably not the best judge of the other variants.
The coupe mimics the coupe. I never did understand the obsession that the Cabriolet, and propably the Targa, mimic the coupe.
Now, I am a coupe person (no sunroof), so I am probably not the best judge of the other variants.
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any one remember the Honda CRX with its motorised flat roof thing ... the "targa roof panel" slid into a cassette that formed part of the boot (trunk). The boot raised to meet the panel
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How about an advanced digital system- i.e., where a person uses fingers to remove and fold the lightweight cloth covered magnesium half-top and stow it somewhere?
The the 997 crew could love the 991 for its traditional, retro "involvement".
Porsche marketing could take that far!
The the 997 crew could love the 991 for its traditional, retro "involvement".
Porsche marketing could take that far!
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sfo,
That was my drawing. I had left out the mechanism but have added it (somewhat crudely) to this one. I anticipate that the targa will utilise the same front roof panel as the cabrio and that the rear glass window will use the same mechanism as the cabrio's rear clam that will allow it to lift upwards and swing back as the first part of the opening sequence.
The roof panel will then start it's retracting cycle. If you look at the test mules you'll note that the top corners of each side of the roll bar have shut lines. This suggests they are opening panels in much the same way that the 981 Boxster had hinged panels to hide the roof mechanism when the top is down. As these panel open they will allow the "targa" panel support arms to start telescoping upwards to lift the roof panel clear of the roll bar (A). As they do this the main support arms start to cycle back through 45 degrees and the inner telescopic section continues to extend (B) to allow the roof panel to glide backwards through a 45 degree arc but remain in the same upright position thanks to pivot hinges at the end of the support arms. The roof panel will stow in the same place as it does on the cabrio and the glass rear window then closes back into place. Presumably the leading edge and side lower edges of the glass window will have trim panels that hide the openings for the pivoting arm mechanism when the rear window is in the closed position.
That was my drawing. I had left out the mechanism but have added it (somewhat crudely) to this one. I anticipate that the targa will utilise the same front roof panel as the cabrio and that the rear glass window will use the same mechanism as the cabrio's rear clam that will allow it to lift upwards and swing back as the first part of the opening sequence.
The roof panel will then start it's retracting cycle. If you look at the test mules you'll note that the top corners of each side of the roll bar have shut lines. This suggests they are opening panels in much the same way that the 981 Boxster had hinged panels to hide the roof mechanism when the top is down. As these panel open they will allow the "targa" panel support arms to start telescoping upwards to lift the roof panel clear of the roll bar (A). As they do this the main support arms start to cycle back through 45 degrees and the inner telescopic section continues to extend (B) to allow the roof panel to glide backwards through a 45 degree arc but remain in the same upright position thanks to pivot hinges at the end of the support arms. The roof panel will stow in the same place as it does on the cabrio and the glass rear window then closes back into place. Presumably the leading edge and side lower edges of the glass window will have trim panels that hide the openings for the pivoting arm mechanism when the rear window is in the closed position.
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sfo,
That was my drawing. I had left out the mechanism but have added it (somewhat crudely) to this one. I anticipate that the targa will utilise the same front roof panel as the cabrio and that the rear glass window will use the same mechanism as the cabrio's rear clam that will allow it to lift upwards and swing back as the first part of the opening sequence.
The roof panel will then start it's retracting cycle. If you look at the test mules you'll note that the top corners of each side of the roll bar have shut lines. This suggests they are opening panels in much the same way that the 981 Boxster had hinged panels to hide the roof mechanism when the top is down. As these panel open they will allow the "targa" panel support arms to start telescoping upwards to lift the roof panel clear of the roll bar (A). As they do this the main support arms start to cycle back through 45 degrees and the inner telescopic section continues to extend (B) to allow the roof panel to glide backwards through a 45 degree arc but remain in the same upright position thanks to pivot hinges at the end of the support arms. The roof panel will stow in the same place as it does on the cabrio and the glass rear window then closes back into place. Presumably the leading edge and side lower edges of the glass window will have trim panels that hide the openings for the pivoting arm mechanism when the rear window is in the closed position.
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/ISUK/Mechanism4.jpg)
That was my drawing. I had left out the mechanism but have added it (somewhat crudely) to this one. I anticipate that the targa will utilise the same front roof panel as the cabrio and that the rear glass window will use the same mechanism as the cabrio's rear clam that will allow it to lift upwards and swing back as the first part of the opening sequence.
The roof panel will then start it's retracting cycle. If you look at the test mules you'll note that the top corners of each side of the roll bar have shut lines. This suggests they are opening panels in much the same way that the 981 Boxster had hinged panels to hide the roof mechanism when the top is down. As these panel open they will allow the "targa" panel support arms to start telescoping upwards to lift the roof panel clear of the roll bar (A). As they do this the main support arms start to cycle back through 45 degrees and the inner telescopic section continues to extend (B) to allow the roof panel to glide backwards through a 45 degree arc but remain in the same upright position thanks to pivot hinges at the end of the support arms. The roof panel will stow in the same place as it does on the cabrio and the glass rear window then closes back into place. Presumably the leading edge and side lower edges of the glass window will have trim panels that hide the openings for the pivoting arm mechanism when the rear window is in the closed position.
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/ISUK/Mechanism4.jpg)
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I want one. Looking at that drawing, I also want a 20 year extended warranty on the roof mechanism. Maybe 30 year.
Not wild about the talk of only on the C4S, but I want one...
Not wild about the talk of only on the C4S, but I want one...
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I'm not sure the roof mechanism is anymore complex than the cab mechanism. Maybe less so.
I'll wait to see the final product, but I'm intriqued. I would want the center bar to be structural though.
I'll wait to see the final product, but I'm intriqued. I would want the center bar to be structural though.
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I am a bit perplexed. What does the targa offer that the cab does not? I've had 6 911 coupes and 2 cabs. I've never wanted a targa. The pre 993 Targas seemed neither "fish nor foul" in that they didn't have the strong structure of the coupe, nor the total open air motoring of the cab. The 993 targa was a good looking car but I kept reading about creaking and leaking issues. The 991 cab is stiff and quiet...way beyond what the 997.2 was, so I'm wondering what the 991 Targa has to offer?
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The antithesis of the KISS principle.
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I am a bit perplexed. What does the targa offer that the cab does not? I've had 6 911 coupes and 2 cabs. I've never wanted a targa. The pre 993 Targas seemed neither "fish nor foul" in that they didn't have the strong structure of the coupe, nor the total open air motoring of the cab. The 993 targa was a good looking car but I kept reading about creaking and leaking issues. The 991 cab is stiff and quiet...way beyond what the 997.2 was, so I'm wondering what the 991 Targa has to offer?