new 911 targa

[dbansal]

it looks fantastic imho. Would love to sit in one!

[fatmike]

As someone who currently owns a targa, all I can say is:



Sorry, it's just not for me. (Maybe it will look better in person).


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[particlewave]

I love it!

It does need a whale-tail to be a proper Targa, though.

[doragman]

not a fan ... prefer the base look

[jdraupp]

Hoping they bring this to the auto shows. I think I need to see one in person.

[RaisedOnPorsches]

Originally Posted by KRAM36

They need to put a wing on the back.

An late-model 80's Carrera Widebody Targa is by far a favorite look of mine. Its busy, but somehow it all balances out nicely highlighting some of the period bests for those 911s. Make that a '89 Turbo Targa with Whale Tale and I'd consider it perfect.

With all that said, I'm not a fan of the new targa. Look at the wheel well size, then look at the glass window height. The proportions are too skewed.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by particlewave

I love it!

It does need a whale-tail to be a proper Targa, though.

Maybe if it was still the size of a Cayman. Those small Targa/911 days are long gone.
A duck or whale tail on a big touring car like the 991/997 looks like Timberland workboots on a tuxedo.
Even the look of the 997 GT3 spoiler (a.k.a the park bench) was one of the biggest complaints from owners. "I look like a boy racer driving down the street".

Actually come to think of it... a Cayman would look pretty cool as a Targa.

[RaisedOnPorsches]

My dad has always remaked that he loves the lines of the Cayman, but until they add a sunroof he'd never want to own one.

It might lose some rigidity but the Boxster platform is pretty darn rigid as we all know. Imagine a glass-top targa cayman or a retro-style targa, either would be quite nice looking.

[heliguy]

We need Nine8Six photoshop skills.

[thstone]

What is next? 20 inch Fuchs?

[RandallNeighbour]

Targa and cabriolet are both ugly IMNSHO. I'm saving for a 991S without the sunroof!

[coreseller]

Originally Posted by thstone

What is next? 20 inch Fuchs?

Done:



You gotta give credit to Porsche for following through on the retro targa but my guess it will be the red headed stepchild of the 911 line-up, who knows.

I don't know what I'd be more afraid of if I owned a 7 to 10 year old example; the of a PDK repair bill or the targa top mechanism going wonky bill.

[Steve Tinker]

^^^^^^????^^^^^
Adding to the questionable lines of the Targa, I just can't come to terms with these humungus wheels that are so popular today. They may fill the arches but they make the rotors and brake calipers look tiny & insignificant after thoughts.....
And lets be honest, a good 17"or18"wheel package together with the large red (or yellow) Brembo's bolted onto cross drilled rotors stand out like dogs gonads & are eye candy to all....just not when they look like add on Lego blocks bolted to 20" chariot wheels.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by RaisedOnPorsches

My dad has always remaked that he loves the lines of the Cayman, but until they add a sunroof he'd never want to own one.

It might lose some rigidity but the Boxster platform is pretty darn rigid as we all know. Imagine a glass-top targa cayman or a retro-style targa, either would be quite nice looking.

I'm sure if we're discussing it Porsche has figured out a way to monetize it already.
That new Targa top design looks like they put some $$$ and money into developing it, surely they would want to get some more revenue from it by applying to it a 981.

Steve Tinker, I agree. The How Wheels look of the 20" wheels looks comical.
And you can add those giant Fuchs wheels to things that do not work on a grand touring Carrera along with duck and whale tails. The lines are all wrong on the 991 and 997. And Porsche was charging quiet a nickel for those special edition "retro" 997's. Those cars have flattened angles and not short, bulbous lines like the 911, 964, 993 etc. Actually come to think of it unless a 964 or 993 is back-dated Fuchs look weird on those cars as well. Some things only belong on a 911.

[coreseller]

Originally Posted by Steve Tinker

^^^^^^????^^^^^
Adding to the questionable lines of the Targa, I just can't come to terms with these humungus wheels that are so popular today. They may fill the arches but they make the rotors and brake calipers look tiny & insignificant after thoughts.....
And lets be honest, a good 17"or18"wheel package together with the large red (or yellow) Brembo's bolted onto cross drilled rotors stand out like dogs gonads & are eye candy to all....just not when they look like add on Lego blocks bolted to 20" chariot wheels.

Somebody (Fuchs Maybe?) has recently come out with 17" and 18" wheels that look pretty much like the original Fuchs in 15" and 16" did way back when on 70's and 80's era 911's. A few of the 993 guys have been buying them, the 17" seem to be the size of choice. Here is a pic of them (not my car), I gotta admit I think they look great:

[dbear61]

Originally Posted by evo-r

I love it, check out how the targa operates; Porsche 911 Targa 2014 official video - YouTube

On a side note, the building is the Calatrava extension to the Milwaukee Art Museum.

[Steve Tinker]

Originally Posted by coreseller

Somebody (Fuchs Maybe?) has recently come out with 17" and 18" wheels that look pretty much like the original Fuchs in 15" and 16" did way back when on 70's and 80's era 911's. A few of the 993 guys have been buying them, the 17" seem to be the size of choice. Here is a pic of them (not my car), I gotta admit I think they look great:

Now that combination is real class - see how the wheel slips into the well and just gives you a seductive peep at the red calipers and beyond. Doesn't distract from the overall car outline - just enhances it and ivites you want to go for a closer look.