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991 Targa to be shown at Detroit's North American Auto Show

"The North American International Auto Show has released a partial list of models that will celebrate their global debut in Detroit. While some of the cars have already been announced, the list confirms we will see the...Porsche 911 Targa. The North American International Auto Show kicks off on January 13th, so expect to learn more details in the coming weeks. Source: North American International Auto Show"

Cadillac ATS Coupe, GMC Canyon & Porsche 911 Targa confirmed for Detroit
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Posted on 12.13.2013 13:30 by Justin Cupler / Topspeed.com

"The image above gives us some details on the 911 Targa, like the price range $100k to $120k, and that it will debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show with an April 2014 release. We also learned that it will be based on the 4 and 4S models."

2014 Porsche 911 Targa - Top Speed
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Posted by Christopher Bruce 2013-12-20 18:02:31

"Porsche 911 Targa Debuting for NAIAS in Detroit. It has been confirmed as a production car debut. Porsche...has snuck out the news that it will reveal the latest Porsche 911 Targa at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 13 and 14.

While it has not made an official announcement about the car, it is listed on the production cars that will be revealed at the show. The list also includes two Volkswagen concepts that had not been previously announced and two new Audi production cars for North America..."

Porsche 911 Targa Debuting for NAIAS in Detroit :: News :: autoviva.com
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Posted by Frank Kosarek at TFLCar.com - December 22, 2013 -

"2015 Porsche 911 Targa to Debut at 2014 Detroit Auto Show. For those Porsche purists mourning the days of air-cooled engines and hydraulic steering racks, here is some consolation: a French magazine has confirmed that Porsche will reinstate the 911 Targa to their lineup at next year’s Detroit Auto Show. In addition to being an attractive and safer option for Porschephiles looking for an open-top experience, the Targa-roofed 911s have significant brand history with Porsche, making the new Targa sure to sell well with those nostalgic for 911s of the past.

The 911 Targa was first introduced in 1967 as a precautionary measure for Porsche — the company believed that fully convertible models would be outlawed by the NHTSA by right of their compromised safety. However, the Targa’s fixed front and rear windshields provided built-in rollover protection for passengers, allowing Porsche to offer an open-top model without fear of safety regulations. The “Targa” name came from the famous Targa Florio Road Race in Sicily, a race in which Porsche was extremely successful throughout the 1950′s, speaking to the Targa’s motorsports-oriented history.

The modern 991 Targa pays definite homage to its predecessors, with a lightweight aluminum or carbon fiber removable roof and a black roll bar incorporated into the wraparound rear window. Even the three small air vents present in the original 901 Targa’s roll bar will be present in the 991 Targa. Porsche’s respect for tradition and history is very present in the Targa’s design, a factor that will add to its appeal with classic Porsche purists..."

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