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The Targa that binds Florio and Porsche
Porsche's Targa model was born out of the need to address safety concerns with convertibles in the American market during the 1960s. Porsche responded by introducing a revolutionary roll-bar that allowed for a removable roof panel.
Among the many things that racing teaches manufacturers, not everything is technical, and Porsche has long understood the advantages of adopting names like Carrera and Targa for its specific versions. The Targa definition, in particular, has even gone so far as to identify not only a model, but even a body configuration regardless of the brand.
But how did this name come about and, more importantly, why?
The 718 Sport at the 1963 Targa Florio with the small roll-bar tube that went on to inspire the famous arch of the future Targa models
