A roof configuration consisting of two removable panels above the driver and passenger seats, leaving a rigid longitudinal bar running down the center of the roof from the windshield header to the B-pillar roll hoop. This design offers an open-air driving experience similar to a convertible while maintaining greater structural rigidity and side-impact safety.
Heard on the job
Check the weather stripping on that T-top, because they're notorious for leaking right above the seats during heavy rain.
Insider tip
The structural integrity of a T-top car relies heavily on the central bar and floor pan. High-horsepower modifications can actually twist the chassis enough to crack the glass panels if subframe connectors are not installed.
Also heard as
- T-bar roof
Do not mix it up with
- Targa top: A T-top leaves a central bar connecting the windshield to the rear structure, whereas a Targa top removes the entire roof section across the full width of the cabin.