Filed under: Sports/GTs, Porsche
Spy Shots: Porsche 997 Targa uncloacked before unveiling
by Noah Joseph on Jul 2nd 2008 at 11:29AM 
As we reported previously, following the unveiling of the new 997-generation 911, Porsche is preparing to unveil the new Targa variant. However someone seems to have gotten the jump on Stuttgart, snapping a few shots of an undisguised new Targa ahead of time.
The model in the spy shots is the all-wheel-drive Targa 4, identifiable by the badge on the rear deck (most obviously) and by the red tail-light strip running the width below it like on the fixed-roof and convertible Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S. The shots also seem to indicate that the contemporary glass roof on late-model Targas will carry over to the new model, however we'll have to wait a bit until Porsche releases official details to get the full 411 on the new glass-top 911.
[Source: GermanCarScene]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
AntBee 11:34AM (7/02/2008)
I think someone was a bit too excited when they posted this...LOL! There's no "c" in "uncloaked."
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Torrent 11:51AM (7/02/2008)
Not to be mean, but does it really matter? This is about a Porsche, not who can spot a typo the fastest.
nastinupe 11:56AM (7/02/2008)
Apparently you're not a car lover. You're too busy reading words. I was too busy drooling over the new Pcar to worry about spelling errors. Why don't you go to this forum and post your life away. I'll happily stay over here with the hot rides and incorrect spelling. Hey... to the autoblog staff. Post ASAP, don't even worry about spell check. I really don't care.
http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/learning-english/
nic 12:56PM (7/02/2008)
is all u care bout is how they right
this bout carz not spelling
tard
btw the car is AWESOME!
yacoub 1:21PM (7/02/2008)
No seriously, fix the spelling error, it looks ridiculous and lazy. Having some semblance of grammar and spelling is an assumed (and rightly expected) requirement for publishing information on a news site.
BlackCanary 2:15PM (7/02/2008)
I agree Vacoub, especially in the headline. Let's be somewhat professional. I get embarrassed when I make typos and errors on posts let alone something tagged with my real name. I would be mortified. Excusing it is just as bad.
Back on subject - Why is it even needed to hide a new Porsche design? It looks like a Porsche - and that is a wonderful thing!
AntBee 11:35AM (7/02/2008)
well, after the "a" there's no "c."
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khalid Ismail Al Zarouni 6:47AM (7/03/2008)
I ... Love ... This ... Car !!!
martin 11:38AM (7/02/2008)
best model imo, the full glass roof makes it nice and airy without having to go for a full cabrio
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Johnnie 11:55AM (7/02/2008)
Nice and HOT too.
krasmo 12:44PM (7/02/2008)
it also makes it handle like a pig compared to the coupes
the verts and targas are also sprung lighter
Noe 7:30PM (7/02/2008)
who cares, its still drop dead gorgeous!!
carnut 11:54AM (7/02/2008)
Big revelation....looks like all the others of the past decade. ho-hum....
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nastinupe 11:59AM (7/02/2008)
You're absolutely right, which is perfectly fine by me. No revolutionary styling here. It's all about slow evolution, just like it should be. Small relevant changes that continually improve the driver's expereince.
Johnnie 12:08PM (7/02/2008)
Yep, and they are all beautiful!
Mobius_1 12:30PM (7/02/2008)
Actually, this really means you could buy an old 911 and the majority of the population who don't really care about the differences between the generations think you are richer than you really are
And just wondering, has the driving experience really improved? It probably is quite a bit faster, but is it more enjoyable and more fun?
Coffee Jones 4:19PM (7/02/2008)
Sure they might look the same, but you can tell one was made in the 90's and one was made today.
It's like the only thing cooler than a new 911, is a wacky air-cooled noisy old 911. They're summer weekend cars.
And DAMN do they ever hold their value.
MajorGeek 12:12PM (7/02/2008)
Not a huge Porsche guy admittedly, but I do like some of their more aggressive styling. This seems like a step back, it is so plain ond boring (to me) that it almost reminds me of an old Opel. Flame on.
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993C4S 9:24PM (7/02/2008)
No flame from me. However, is it just me or are those MY 02 wheels?
ugg.tryptophan 12:21PM (7/02/2008)
the targa has always been my favorite 911, i'd probably get an older model if i really wanted one, the current models lack personality, except the gt3
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