A vehicle roof design where the rigid panel directly above the front seats can be removed and stowed, leaving a permanent structural hoop behind the driver. This setup offers the open-air experience of a convertible while maintaining greater chassis rigidity and rollover protection. The rear window is usually fixed in place.
Heard on the job
Make sure the latches on the Targa top are fully seated so it doesn't leak in the wash bay.
Also heard as
- Targa
Do not mix it up with
- T-top: A T-top leaves a central structural bar running down the middle of the roof when the panels are removed, while a Targa top leaves the entire space above the seats open.