SL/R231: Retractable Hardtop?
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Retractable Hardtop?
I could have added this to the "SL Spy Picture" thread, but I came across this on the AutoWeek site about the new Porsche 911 Targa. It states that "the roof is electric, opening and closing with a push of a button in 19 seconds." How does that work? Where does that roof go .. on top the engine in the rear compartment? Here a link to the article:
https://www.autoweek.com/news/future...-specs-photos/
https://www.autoweek.com/news/future...-specs-photos/
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I could have added this to the "SL Spy Picture" thread, but I came across this on the AutoWeek site about the new Porsche 911 Targa. It states that "the roof is electric, opening and closing with a push of a button in 19 seconds." How does that work? Where does that roof go .. on top the engine in the rear compartment? Here a link to the article:
https://www.autoweek.com/news/future...-specs-photos/
https://www.autoweek.com/news/future...-specs-photos/
I assume the same way as the last one...
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I assume the same way as the last one...https://youtu.be/iTwgwqZ9I0k
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I could have added this to the "SL Spy Picture" thread, but I came across this on the AutoWeek site about the new Porsche 911 Targa. It states that "the roof is electric, opening and closing with a push of a button in 19 seconds." How does that work? Where does that roof go .. on top the engine in the rear compartment? Here a link to the article:
https://www.autoweek.com/news/future...-specs-photos/
https://www.autoweek.com/news/future...-specs-photos/
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Love the way the Targa was redesigned like this 6 years ago or so from the days of old but a Targa is not a great car to drive IMO. A lot of wind noise/movement...
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I see the wrinkle in the canvas during operation. Why wouldn't Porsche tweak the geometry slightly to allow a hard top? I agree -- what a waste.
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Having owned numerous Porsche 911 Targa models in the 1970’s and 1980’s, I was convinced that I wanted a 2019. So, I test drove one and was SO disappointed with the air turbulence inside the cabin, with the top down and the windows lowered. Not at all like the old Targas. AND, equipped the way I wanted, it would have been around $180K! For top down 911 driving, I’d go with their cabriolet. All that said, I’m so happy where I ended up, with my SL.
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Jeez...I thought the 992 Targa's folding/stowing top portion was, in fact, cloth-covered magnesium...which would make it a hard top after all. Am I wrong about this?
