Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to Studio Motors! You are watching This is WHY Porsche Created the 911 Targa?
In 1967, the very first Porsche Targa was born as a Soft-Window 911, and the Targa name quickly became part of Porsches rich history as a sports car manufacturer. Today, the Porsche Targa is one of the most desirable 911 models in the world.
But WHY did Porsche create the Targa model? Why did Porsche name it "Targa"? Why did the very first Targa have a Soft-Window back end? And why did Porsche replace the soft window targa with a fixed rear glass?
In this video, we answer all these questions and cover the historical period which Porsche decided to make the very first Porsche 911 Targa.
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00:00 Intro: US Ban on Convertibles
00:24 The First Ever Targa
00:52 1964 - The First 911
01:11 1967 - The First Targa
01:23 Soft Window Targa
02:43 1967 - The First 911S
03:14 911S Engine Overview
03:44 Classic 911 Badging
04:03 911 Targa Rear Grille
04:33 Origin of the "Targa" Name
05:20 Porsche Irish Green
05:52 Classic 911 Interior
06:49 Dog Leg Transmission
07:41 Driving Lights
07:55 Outro
Welcome to Studio Motors! You are watching This is WHY Porsche Created the 911 Targa?
In 1967, the very first Porsche Targa was born as a Soft-Window 911, and the Targa name quickly became part of Porsches rich history as a sports car manufacturer. Today, the Porsche Targa is one of the most desirable 911 models in the world.
But WHY did Porsche create the Targa model? Why did Porsche name it "Targa"? Why did the very first Targa have a Soft-Window back end? And why did Porsche replace the soft window targa with a fixed rear glass?
In this video, we answer all these questions and cover the historical period which Porsche decided to make the very first Porsche 911 Targa.
Watch more Porsche Videos:
1️⃣ - Why Would You Buy a Porsche 911 GTS over a GT3 Touring?:
youtu.be/wVTW9yBhYTo
2️⃣ - The Crazy Story of Porsche's 930 Turbo - Best 911 Ever?:
youtu.be/OGr39Rygcxk
3️⃣ - This is Why the 992 Turbo S is Pure Porsche Madness!:
youtu.be/NraZi5lMfu4
4️⃣ - This is Why the Cayman GT4 is one of the Greatest Porsches Ever Made:
youtu.be/NraZi5lMfu4
LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT so we can continue to create valuable content for YOU!
➡️ SUBSCRIBE HERE: bit.ly/StudioMotors
Do you like exotic cars, Porsches, classics, and supercars?? Want to be kept up to date on upcoming cars? Then look no further because we have a lot of super cars and classics coming soon! Subscribe now, so you don't miss out on any future posts and to support our YouTube channel: ➡️➡️ SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/StudioMotors
Thank you for watching This is WHY Porsche Created the 911 Targa?
Studio Motors
#porsche
#classic
#targa
#911
#vintage
00:00 Intro: US Ban on Convertibles
00:24 The First Ever Targa
00:52 1964 - The First 911
01:11 1967 - The First Targa
01:23 Soft Window Targa
02:43 1967 - The First 911S
03:14 911S Engine Overview
03:44 Classic 911 Badging
04:03 911 Targa Rear Grille
04:33 Origin of the "Targa" Name
05:20 Porsche Irish Green
05:52 Classic 911 Interior
06:49 Dog Leg Transmission
07:41 Driving Lights
07:55 Outro
