all of the engineers that have spoke and mentioned that the reason for the targa was to save money and time as it could stay classified as an open-top car. I don't know if anyone has any hard evidence to the fact that no extra testing was done but that's how i read it.
that being said.... the only reason a roll bar isn't practical in the vert is the loss of the top functionality. with the couple you wouldn't have that problem.... shouldn't even be a question.
i'm excited
