RUF Tribute to 67 Targa
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RUF Tribute to 67 Targa
RUF has announced plans to build a modern day version of the iconic 1967 Porsche 911 Targa.
Drawing inspiration from the past, the Roadster features a retro roll bar, a two-piece roof (made from carbon fiber), and a canvas rear section with a three-layer polyglass window.
Power is provided by a six-cylinder boxer engine which produces 294 kW (400 PS /394 hp) or 412 kW (560 PS / 553 hp) in turbo guise. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, but a double-clutch gearbox and all-wheel drive are optional.
Available next year, the RUF Roadster will be priced from €195,000 ($274,705 USD / £171,210).
Read more: http://www.worldcarfans.com/11010152...#ixzz12RSkdKuF
Drawing inspiration from the past, the Roadster features a retro roll bar, a two-piece roof (made from carbon fiber), and a canvas rear section with a three-layer polyglass window.
Power is provided by a six-cylinder boxer engine which produces 294 kW (400 PS /394 hp) or 412 kW (560 PS / 553 hp) in turbo guise. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, but a double-clutch gearbox and all-wheel drive are optional.
Available next year, the RUF Roadster will be priced from €195,000 ($274,705 USD / £171,210).
Read more: http://www.worldcarfans.com/11010152...#ixzz12RSkdKuF
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That actually looks really friggin cool! Although I fail to see why they only included two crappy pics with the top removed in a press release for a car who's key feature is the removable targa top....
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The original Targa had an integral roll bar in the targa band. I don't think this new one will.
It looks as bad as a convertible 911. The 911 reached it's peak of style & design in the early 80's.
It looks as bad as a convertible 911. The 911 reached it's peak of style & design in the early 80's.
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I think they need to do something with the front end to make it look a little more retro, other than that though it looks good.
i love the idea, and the tribute, but i don't like the back window being plastic...ruins the look when it's up. if you gotta take a rigid top off, you can take a piece of glass of the back too...
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Thats pretty neat, love how small high end companies like RUF pay tribute to the past, and sometimes forgotten, shows how passionate they are for a particular mark.
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