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After half of the century on the market, the Porsche Targa deserved a special edition, which came as the Targa 4 GTS in 2015.
The best compromise between a convertible and a coupe was a Targa bodywork. It used to be the right answer for a stiff construction and the beauty of driving under the sky.
The Targa came a long way since 1955 from the removable top and rear plastic windscreen that folded into the front trunk and evolved into a unique system on the market, with a coupe-cabriolet uncover style.
It is amazing how the old Targa-type bodywork has survived into the Porsche lineup. And, in 2014, it came with an intelligent solution to satisfy the needs and pleasures of the modern age. After the coupe-cabriolet era begun offering a sporty vehicle both as a cabriolet and a coupe, Porsche had a problem. They couldn't store the whole top in the rear since they have the engine in there. But they had the Targa version. This means, that they could keep the windshield and the rear window in place and remove the top.
When introduced in its lineup, the Targa version of the Porsche 911 featured a removable roof panel and rear windscreen. Over time, only the roof remained removable but enhanced.
Targa 4 was introduced in 2006 as a version for the Porsche Carrera 4 – 997. While it was heavier than the coupe-version, it featured a glass-top that opened wide to the back.
The Targa was the half-convertible bodywork offered by Porsche for the 911. It featured a removable glass roof over the front seats.
The 1989 Porsche Targa 2 was the first 911 to offer a sequential automatic transmission and power steering for a half-cabriolet 911. It was built to offer pleasure for its driver.
The Targa was the half-cabriolet answer given by Porsche to its enthusiast customers who wished an open-top driving experience but without the compromise of a convertible.
The iconic Porsche 911 was born in 1964 and it became one of the most iconic sports cars in the world. Its shape was kept over the years, with its sloped rear engine bay.