Porsche has fanned the flames on talk that it might possibly be considering a modern-day version of a Turbo Targa.
Zuffenhausen first made a Turbo Targa in the days of the Type 930 model designation. A 911-shaped hallmark of 1980s excess, the model was rare, but is favoured among collectors today as a result. It is the only time an open-topped, roll-hoop design has been applied to Porsche’s top-of-the-range 911: if you otherwise wanted fresh-air motoring from your Turbo experience in the 930, 996, 997 and 991 era, the Cabriolet was your only option.
For the latest 992 generation, Porsche has released both the Turbo S Coupe and Cabriolet, as well as the Targa 4 and 4S - and a recent chat with a representative from the Exclusive department did little to dispel rumours that the manufacturer could meld the two designs together.