November / December 2015
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Immediately I could tell this
is not just your average Targa,
if there is such a car. A bold,
metallic charcoal-colored de-
cal covers three fourths of the
front bonnet, with a red rac-
ing stripe centered over the
Porsche crest. Red and me-
tallic charcoal stripes also ac-
cent the rear deck. And if that
doesn't do enough to snap you
to attention, red racing stripes
with the TECHART logo fore
and aft of the front wheel wells
will.
Beyond the exterior strip-
ing, a TECHART front spoil-
er, front air inlets, a floating
rear diffuser, rear spoiler, and
side skirts were installed.
TECHARTs' made- in- house
wheels complete the look. The
fit and finish are precise and
mirror Porsche's own quality
of material.
In the cabin, a TECHART
steering wheel provides a great
look and a hefty feel. Custom
floor mats and a red stitched
center armrest compliment the
Targas' already fine interior.
If you want to blend with
traffic and not be noticed, this
is not the car. As Ron and I
drove out of town to begin our
photo shoot, smiles, thumbs up
and waves greeted us at every
stop light, from both men and
women. Yes, this is not your
fathers' Porsche.
There are more than vi-
sual delights on this Targa.
TECHARTs' optional valve-
controlled sport exhaust sys-
tem can be set for track or
street. In the track or sport set-
