Upcoming Porsche Cayenne Targa to be Open Air Refreshment for Five
Remember T-tops, popular in the '70s? What about the original Porsche 911 Targa, with its one piece removable section?
Those wanting to occasionally let in more rays than a sunroof can offer, without sacrificing body rigidity or rollover safety, common failings of soft top convertibles, such removable roof sections were previously quite popular.
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| Stuttgart's engineers are fine tuning a new Cayenne Targa. A what? You heard it right. |
Porsche perfected the concept recently, developing a panoramic glass roof that slides rearward to open the roof up completely - more or less a full size glass sunroof. If you haven't seen it, the new 911 Targa probably offers the most open and airy sports coupe cockpit available, this side of a fully retractable hardtop.
As it seems team Porsche is up to their old tricks again, but this time on an altogether different kind of vehicle. Stuttgart's engineers are fine tuning a new Cayenne Targa. A what? You heard it right. Porsche's groundbreaking SUV, as dynamic on pavement as it is bushwhacking a mountain trail, will soon sport a retractable roof.
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| The standard 2004 Cayenne model has boosted the German sports car manufacturer's sales to new levels. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press) |
As seen from the anonymous photograph shown, the four-piece roof will most likely fold back in sequential steps, making the Cayenne one of the largest rolling 5-person tanning bed cum midnight star gazer in existence.
Porsche is hoping this new feature will be as difficult to pass up as its new Cayenne is to Porsche aficionados overall. The 2004 model has boosted the German sports car manufacturer's sales to new levels, despite a slight downturn in its regular business.
There's no official word on when the Cayenne Targa will arrive in Porsche dealerships, mostly because there's no official word on the open air SUV at all. Still, the photo corresponds with the word on the street, both confirming something is up.