Pronunciation: [tˈɑːɡə] (IPA) 
The term "TARGA" refers to a type of automative architecture. The word is spelled as /ˈtɑːɡə/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The stressed syllable is "tar" and the vowel sound in it is "a". The "g" in "targa" is pronounced as a hard "g" and the "a" sound following it is pronounced with a schwa sound that is represented by "ə" in IPA. The final "a" in "targa" is also pronounced with a schwa sound.
TARGA:
Noun - A trademark that refers to a type of open sports car that has a removable roof panel and a full-width roll bar behind the seats.
The term "Targa" originated from the Targa Florio, an endurance road race held in Sicily, Italy, in the early 20th century. The race was known for its treacherous routes through the mountains, demanding drivers and vehicles that were both agile and robust. In the late 1960s, the German automaker Porsche adopted the name "Targa" for a new model that featured a unique removable roof section made of metal or glass, along with roll-over hoop bars positioned behind the seats.
The Targa design allows for an open-air driving experience while also providing additional safety in the form of the roll bar. Unlike a convertible, the Targa retains a rigid structure when the roof panel is removed, ensuring enhanced vehicle stability and structural integrity. The removable roof panel provides versatility, easily converting the car from a closed coupe to an open-top sports car.
Over time, other automobile manufacturers have adopted the Targa concept, creating their own models with similar features. The term "Targa" has thus become synonymous with this type of sports car design, characterized by a removable roof panel and typically a roll bar or similar safety structure.
In summary, "Targa" refers to a type of sports car with a removable roof panel and a roll bar, originally popularized by Porsche in the late 1960s. Its name derives from the Targa Florio race in Italy, known for its challenging tracks.
