Reply to "GT5-S TARGA"

panteradougMember

That car is drop dead gorgeous! The targa top emphasizes to me how small this car really is.
I see it more in the targa then in the coupe.

I thought the targa got an engine compartment roll bar attached to the roof structure there and an internal pipe that runs through the rockers and bolts up to the front and rear tubs and the roll bar?

The front inner fender tub becomes a stressed structural member to the chassis.

I think the problem with that design was and is "spring boarding" because of the loss of the roof? The roof panels squeak with even with the additional bracing.

I have my doubts the targas can really be driven hard or have high mileage on their chassis without serious issues.

Actually the Mustang convertibles flex more. They are very noisy cars to drive because of all the body squeaks due to the flexing though. Another car that you really can't drive hard as a result.

This targa is a beautiful car though for sure.

2/18/134:44 AM

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