What is it?
2002 Porsche 911 Targa
What's special about it?
The Targa returns! Similar to the last 911 Targa, (1996-1997), the 2002 version features a huge glass roof panel that slides under the rear window. Once again, however, we take exception with the name, as this is more a big moonroof (about twice the size of the standard 911 sunroof) than a true Targa, at least in the traditional sense. The older 911 Targa (pre-1994) was completely open from A- to B-pillar. In its defense, the new Targa is more rigid than those more open cars, contributing to less chassis flex and thus better handling and safety. This newest iteration boasts a rear window that swings open to access the cockpit's luggage area and a sunblind that automatically deploys when the panel is closed.
All the goodies of the latest 911 coupe are here, such as the 320-horspower flat six (that allows the car to sprint to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds and hit a top speed of 177 mph) and a new nose that makes it easier to tell a 911 from a Boxster when one quickly appears in your rearview mirror.
Why should you care?
Fans of the newest 911 who pined for the combination of open-air motoring and coupe-like security provided by the last Targa need wait no more. — John DiPietro
2002 Porsche 911 Targa
What's special about it?
The Targa returns! Similar to the last 911 Targa, (1996-1997), the 2002 version features a huge glass roof panel that slides under the rear window. Once again, however, we take exception with the name, as this is more a big moonroof (about twice the size of the standard 911 sunroof) than a true Targa, at least in the traditional sense. The older 911 Targa (pre-1994) was completely open from A- to B-pillar. In its defense, the new Targa is more rigid than those more open cars, contributing to less chassis flex and thus better handling and safety. This newest iteration boasts a rear window that swings open to access the cockpit's luggage area and a sunblind that automatically deploys when the panel is closed.
All the goodies of the latest 911 coupe are here, such as the 320-horspower flat six (that allows the car to sprint to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds and hit a top speed of 177 mph) and a new nose that makes it easier to tell a 911 from a Boxster when one quickly appears in your rearview mirror.
Why should you care?
Fans of the newest 911 who pined for the combination of open-air motoring and coupe-like security provided by the last Targa need wait no more. — John DiPietro
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