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    Jul 14, 2005 3:43:20 PM

    Ron (Houston)M
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    997 Targa a sure thing?

    Looks like there will be a 997 Targa too.

    http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/spyshots-2005/P/porsche/911-targa.html

    Jul 14, 2005 3:57:49 PM

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    Re: 997 Targa a sure thing?

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    Ron (Houston) said:
    Looks like there will be a 997 Targa too.

    http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/spyshots-2005/P/porsche/911-targa.html



    thanks ron, nice find

    but someone should tell thouse channel4 guys that there actually was a 996 targa as well:

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    Porsche is to revive the targa-top roof concept last seen in the 993-series 911.

    Jul 14, 2005 4:54:17 PM

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    Re: 997 Targa a sure thing?

    Maybe just me, but that looks like a C4 (black lower sills ?)... could just be the angle, though. Silver looks good with the dark wheels.

    Jul 14, 2005 5:02:12 PM

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    Re: 997 Targa a sure thing?

    yeah, its a c4 alright - not that I can tell by the hips, they're not all that obviously different - its that dark trim edge under the door that gives it away...

    Jul 14, 2005 8:43:29 PM

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    Re: 997 Targa a sure thing?

    what are the other significant differences between a targa other than the glass roof?

    Jul 14, 2005 9:18:20 PM

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    Re: 997 Targa a sure thing?

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    what are the other significant differences between a targa other than the glass roof?



    Rear window opens like a hatchback to allow luggage to be loaded behind the front seats.

    Jul 15, 2005 2:17:08 AM

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    Re: 997 Targa a sure thing?

    Undoubtedly a T4S!

    Very exciting indeed. This will help to up the profile of the Targa and improve sales.

    Jul 15, 2005 3:25:32 AM

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    Re: 997 Targa a sure thing?

    Less stiff and heavier.

    Jul 15, 2005 6:29:02 AM

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    Re: 997 Targa a sure thing?

    Targa was always based on the c4 chassis anyway, as was the convertible and gt3 due to higher stiffness.

    Jul 15, 2005 7:22:42 AM

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    Re: 997 Targa a sure thing?

    ooooh alright, so it has the same engine as the c2?

    Jul 15, 2005 9:01:23 PM

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    Re: 997 Targa a sure thing?

    New(?) pix at http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/spyphotoid/6050715.001

    Jul 15, 2005 9:12:17 PM

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    Re: 997 Targa a sure thing?

    Yep def a 997 c4 , you can see the extra booty width..

    throt..

    Jul 16, 2005 9:11:25 PM

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    Re: 997 Targa a sure thing?

    The GT3 is based on the C4 chassis? Is that true?
     
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