Ruf RTurbo

Ruf RTurbo
Overview
Manufacturer Ruf Automobile
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Platform Porsche 996
Powertrain
Engine 3.6L twin turbocharged flat-six
Interior of the RTurbo

The Ruf RTurbo is a sports car built by Ruf Automobile of Germany. It is based on the 996 Generation Porsche 911. It was offered with 520, 550, and 590 bhp (440 kW) powerplants. The RTurbo could be had as either a complete Ruf car with unique vin or a conversion for an existing car.[1] It has a price of around £117,000 ($166,900).

Performance

The RTurbo is available in 520, 550 and 590 hp variants. All variants are powered by a tuned version of the 3.6 liter flat-6 engine from the 996 911 Turbo. The engine is tuned by Ruf with modified KKK turbochargers, a remapped engine computer, Porsche GT3 engine mounts, upgraded valve train, a modified VarioCam system and an exhaust system with a bypass valve.[2] For the optional 590 hp package the engine also receives titanium connecting rods, upgraded camshafts and a heat exchanger to handle the power. The drive train consists of a Porsche GT2 transaxle, a stronger upgraded clutch, a limited slip differential and optional 4-wheel drive. The suspension is upgraded with new shocks, springs, stabilizer bars, and RUF-Brembo brake discs and calipers. In the interior, the RTurbo has Porsche GT3 racing seats, revised gauges and an integrated roll cage.[3] Other upgrades include Ruf 19" alloy wheels, redesigned front and rear bumpers and quad exhausts. The 590 hp model can do 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.6 seconds and reach a claimed top speed of 212 mph (341 kmh).[2]

References

Ruf Auto Centre

  1. ↑ "Car Details | RUF Registry". www.rufregistry.com. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  2. 1 2 "RUF-R Turbo Review - The Truth About Cars". The Truth About Cars. 2001-12-20. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  3. ↑ "2001 Ruf 911 RTurbo | Ruf | SuperCars.net". Supercars.net. 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
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