ROOF SYSTEM

A roof system for a vehicle (1) having a roof opening (3) in its fixed roof (2) comprises a stationary part (7, 9) configured to be introduced into the roof opening from above and to be attached onto the fixed roof. A panel (4) is movably supported on the stationary part and configured to close the roof opening in its closed position and to be moved upwardly and rearwardly to an opened position in which the roof opening is at least partly opened. The stationary part includes a frame (7) extending along at least a substantial part of a circumference of the roof opening and being attached to the fixed roof of the vehicle. Guide rails (9) extend in longitudinal direction substantially parallel to opposite sides of the roof opening and substantially within the longitudinal length of the roof opening. The guide rails are slidably supporting an operating mechanism (10) for the panel and are attached to the frame. [0002] The guide rails (9) extend at least partly below the frame (7), at least in points of attachment (39, 40) where the guide rails are attached on their outer sides (9') to the frame. The points of attachment are positioned below an area adjacent the longitudinal sides of the panel (4), when in closed position.