I think the release of the NA 718 GTS 4.0 got people thinking the same might happen to the higher end of the 911 Carrera range.

GTS is still a Carrera

Didn’t watch the video, did they use a can opener to pry Jay out of that thing?

Not a surprise, the same company that makes the override relay for my 986 makes one for the 991 Targa.....max speed is only ~9 mph but at least you can put it up while rolling into and out of a parking spot.

The issue isn’t the extra 7 seconds, but the fact that you can’t be moving for the entire 19 seconds while it opens/closes. That massive rear clamshell goes way behind the car while in operation.

Your point is well taken (well, until you got to ‘secret love-children’ it was), but the short season plans I read about had the teams staying together for the season, not going home, etc.

Uhhh....was just talking about specific personal choice of 996 models (which are decidedly not drop-tops or Tips). Obviously those models I mentioned are more expensive.

Regardless, I’d still go for a manual 996.2 coupe given the choice...C4S or GT3 would be nice! 

Having a race with no spectators, proper precautions when possible (testing, masks, distancing, etc), and no high-risk personnel isn’t exactly a firing squad. If the teams and personnel are OK with it, then I don’t see it being different than any other group of people going back to work responsibly.

Disagree on needing IMS done on the redesigned M97 engine (from 06+ I think, which this car is), insignificant failure rate. PPI with oil inspection is all you need.

+1 on this....a quick look even shows a 997 S for $25,900.  

If you’re going to upgrade, why not add the touchscreen and BT?

New

Amiga....my friend had one of those. It had real graphics. It was like real life compared to my Timex/Sinclair 1000 !!!!

I remember driving the Lotus Esprit on my PC. Cutting edge!

Fair point on the spectators.

If all the spectators have to breath in the smoke, so should the drivers.

Just use an app that makes your phone a Bluetooth keyboard for your Mac.

Ha! Very true. I don’t spend time in new cars with (mostly) crappy dealership people. Instead I spend time in used cars, with questionable sellers, who might be lying about the maintenance history, and definitely aren’t going to offer me a coffee or a slice.  

buying a mass produced appliance