Ruf RTurbo

The Ruf RTurbo is a sports car built by Ruf Automobile of Germany and introduced in 2001. It is based on the 996 generation Porsche 911. It was offered with a choice of 520 bhp (388 kW), 550 bhp (410 kW), and 590 bhp (440 kW) engines. The RTurbo could be had as either a complete Ruf car with unique VIN or a conversion for an existing 996 retaining the original Porsche VIN.[1]

Ruf RTurbo
Overview
ManufacturerRuf Automobile
Production2001-?
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
2-door convertible
LayoutRear engine, rear wheel drive / all wheel drive
PlatformPorsche 996
Powertrain
Engine3.6L twin turbocharged flat-six
Transmission5-speed Tiptronic S automatic
6-speed Getrag G96/00 manual
Not to be confused with Ruf Turbo R.
Interior of the RTurbo

Specifications

The RTurbo is based on the 996 generation Porsche 911 and could be ordered as a coupe or cabriolet, with either a widebody Turbo bodyshell or an optional narrow body Carrera bodyshell and with a choice between AWD and optional RWD.

Exterior upgrades include a choice of Ruf modular 18 inch or aluminum alloy 19 inch wheels, redesigned front and rear bumpers and quad exhausts. In the interior, the RTurbo has lightweight racing seats, revised gauges and a special sports steering wheel, with optional extras including an integrated roll cage, a traditional Ruf green leather interior or a leather interior coloured to match any color the buyer chooses.[2]

The base RTurbo, which is the widebody model with 520 hp, a 6-speed transmission and AWD, was priced at 189,300 euros, with the narrow body version costing an additional 20,600 euros.[3]

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.[4] For the optional 590 hp package the engine also receives titanium connecting rods, upgraded camshafts and a heat exchanger to handle the power. The drivetrain 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.

The base 520 hp model produces 520 bhp (388 kW) at 6000 rpm and 546 lb⋅ft (740 N⋅m) of torque at 3500 rpm, can accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.7 seconds, and, according to Ruf, can reach a top speed of between 205–214 mph (330–344 km/h) depending on gearing.[4] The 550 hp model produces 575 lb⋅ft (780 N⋅m) of torque and can, according to Ruf, reach a top speed of 218 mph (351 km/h).[5]

References
  1. "Car Details | RUF Registry". www.rufregistry.com. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  2. "2001 Ruf 911 RTurbo | Ruf | SuperCars.net". Supercars.net. 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  3. Streather, Adrian (2008-05-15). Porsche 996 The Essential Companion: Supreme Porsche. Veloce Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84584-096-9.
  4. "RUF-R Turbo Review - The Truth About Cars". The Truth About Cars. 2001-12-20. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  5. "RUF RTurbo". RUF Automobiles | Parts, Powerkits, Upgrades, for Porsche Automobiles. Retrieved 2020-05-30.

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