Each month, Panorama magazine brings you the best from the world
of Porsche. Races, vintage car shows, technical articles, we cover
it all!
At Panorama, we never have room for all the pictures we'd like
to
share with our readers. Here are some photos that just wouldn't
fit
into the magazine this month.
Featured in the February issue is a Firsthand File report from
owners of the 996 Carrera Targa. Reading members' opinions of
the current open-air coupe put us in mind of Porsche's ground-breaking
development of the original Targa concept. Against the background
of the Nader safety frenzy which threatened to eliminate cabriolets,
Porsche designed the 911 Targa, the convertible with a massive
roll bar. Both the concept and the word have passed into the general
automotive lexicon and for this month we present a gallery of
Leonard Turner's photos of Porsche's 911 Targa variations.
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The earliest 911 and 912 Targas had zip-out soft
rear windows and removable tops, allowing a full cabriolet
experience with the safety of a roll bar.
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The 993 Targa developed its rollover protection from
the distinctive roof system rather than the overt roll
bar of earlier Targas.
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When the Targa was reintroduced in the 993, it featured
a transparent glass roof which slid beneath the rear
window on demand.
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This 1968 Targa was adapted for German police service.
Note the obligatory red light mounted on the roll
bar and the rear mounted radio antenna.
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By the time this 1989 911 Carrera Targa was built,
Porsche, continuing with the successful glass rear
window, was using a black anodized roll bar.
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Problems with the soft rear window
caused Porsche to replace it with fixed glass.
This 1970 911E is shown at a Parade Concours.
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The 996 Targa introduced a hatchback feature for
ease of access. The striking roof curve is a signature
of the latest Targa model.
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Check out the February issue for a Two-for-the-Road journey
up the Blue Ridge Parkway in winter, read about veteran
journalist Chris Economaki's experiences at the Carrera
Panamericana, and survey fellow members' opinions on the
996 Targa, all in addition to the latest news about Parade
Portland next summer and the first glimpse of the new 520-horsepower
Cayenne Turbo S.
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