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Through The Ages: 911 Targa’s Roll Bar

The history of the Targa roll bar reflects a blend of technological foresight, stylistic creativity, and bold problem-solving in response to emerging challenges in automotive design. From the earliest stages of the Porsche 901—later introduced as the 911—it was evident that the lineup needed an open-top variant to complement the...

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Porsche 911 Targa (996.2) (2002 – 2005)

In 2002, the standard Carrera models underwent a facelift. In addition, engine capacity was also increased to 3.6-litres across the range, with power up slightly on the naturally aspirated models. 2002 also marked the start of the production of the 996 based Targa model, with a sliding glass "green house" roof system as introduced on its predecessor. It also features a rear glass hatch which gave the driver access to the storage compartment. The 996 Targa is the rarest bodystyle in the series – only 5,152 were produced (all Mk.2 generation) between 2002 and 2005.

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