Gallery: The New Porsche Targa Has a Magical Pop-Top

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    The best looking Targa since the '60s.
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    Photo: Porsche
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    The roll-hoop is magnesium for lighter weight and structural rigidity.
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    The Targa 4 and Targa 4S both come equipped with all-wheel-drive as standard.
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    400 hp can rocket the Targa to 60 in 4.4 seconds.
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    The lightweight glass roof wraps around the bulging fenders.
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    With the cloth top in place, Porsche says the Targa is even more quiet than the 911 Convertible.
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    It takes a scant 19 seconds to deploy the roof.
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    The interior gets a range of standard equipment, but Porsche will probably still charge you for the oxygen inside.
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