Highlights from your Porsche correspondence via email, social media and Total911.com

Dear Sir,

I fully recognise the fact you’d like to keep mention of “worldwide developments,” as you put it, down to a minimum in Total 911 – and rightly so. However, there are issues around logistics that Porsche is currently struggling to address with me, and so I was wondering if you could provide any additional information.

I’ve had my eye on a 992 Targa for some time. I like the 992’s styling and think the Targa body is gorgeous – your spy shots in the magazine have only enhanced the want from my side! Judging by the timing of your spy shots at the start of this year, which suggested that production was imminent due to the fact the cars didn’t have any camouflage on, I assumed the Targa would be here for the start of summer (great timing, what with it being a soft top etc). My dealer agreed that sort of timing was likely, but couldn’t confirm. However, the world has since ground to a halt and my dealer is no longer able to advise on when the new Targa will arrive.

I wondered therefore if you can offer any news? I’m aware the factory shut for a month, but will the Porsche juggernaut continue as normal in terms of announcing new models? Yes, the factory will need to play catch-up when it reopens, but the manufacturer now has a period of not receiving any orders, so surely this should balance out?

I appreciate my correspondence might seem insensitive at such a time of global turmoil, but if this pandemic has taught me anything it’s that life is precious, and I’ve always wanted a 911 Targa! Brian Read

We’ve been reliably informed Porsche’s plans for new models have generally been pushed back, but a Targa arrival is nevertheless imminent. Life is indeed precious – we hope you get that Targa! Incidentally, if you really can’t wait for the 992, a 991.2 is currently looking fantastic value – a Targa 4S can be had for around £65,000 currently, with GTS Targas not that much more…