2007 Porsche 911 Targa 4 first Drive by Edmunds' Inside Line

Named to recall past successes at Italy's Targa Florio endurance race, Porsche's 911 Targa originally sported a chassis-shoring basket handle which connected removable backlight and roof panels. Uptake of the half-breed Targa was brisker than expected, so Porsche allowed the model to live on alongside coupes and full drop-top 911s.

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[SmokingHashish]

I love the roof design on the Targa. Good job Porsche!!!

[DeViLiN888]

beautiful car!

[hectiky]

I've never like convertibles. Specifically, I don't mind riding in them, but wouldn't by one. It's mainly a privacy thing for me, I guess. Not to mention that most cars look better with a solid top (even some roadsters, IMO). I've always loved sunroofs, however. Looks like the targa would be a good compromise.

[zmansporscheboxster]

I never really liked the 911, I had a 924 a 986 and would in the future consider a Targa like the one in this video. But I also like the Cayman, now if only there was a super cool mix of Cayman plus Targa top, that would be quite amazing. You get the security of a closed top Cayman and still be able to put the top down/away for cool sunny days. I hope that some day Porsche looks through Youtube I am certain I am not the only one with this idea.

[CEEPMDEE]

I always Hated the targa.

CS/ C4S all the way

[mojojojo911]

@JETZcorp Oh wow. Thats pretty interesting. I never knew that.

[pataforce8]

@JETZcorp Completely true :) I miss my 914...

[JETZcorp]

I've read that in the old Porsche 914 (which had a Targa top) you could configure the car to be open and then use it in driving rain, and stay dry. The aerodynamics were such that as long as you were moving fairly decently, the rain just never hit you. I read this in a review of a 914 by a long-term owner, who said that he would occasionally drive his 914 with the top down, while it was SNOWING, just because he could. Good heater and good aerodynamics kept him warm and dry.

[proxima]

Beautiful car and the perfect balance of Convertible vs Hardtop. Perfect for areas like Reno-- protects against snow but perfect for summer--open the top early in the morning when it's 50...then as the day heats up, close the top and turn on the air

[rotciv8998]

Love this car soooooooooooo much