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09-24-2006, 03:41 PM

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ca993twin

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Thnaks for the info, guys, and please keep it coming. I think I'm trying to specifically find the Ruf Rennlisters, but all the Ruf data is interesting. Are all CTRs RUF Vin? Or were there some conversions?

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09-24-2006, 03:58 PM

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As mentioned the Beddor's black CTR was a conversion as far as I know. Anyone have different?

RUF at Barrett Jackson

"1990 PORSCHE RUF `YELLOWBIRD' CTR COUPE
LOT #724 - NO RESERVE

2004 BJCCA CCA
SOLD FOR $59,400

OPTIONS
COLOR - BLACK
TRANS - 6-SPEED
CYLINDERS - 6
VIN - WP0AB2966LS450200

The original Steve Beddor AWD Street & Track AutoCross `YellowBird'. Alosis Rufs calls it his "Racecar" ! The original RUF `YellowBird' CTR was declared "the fastest Sportscar in the world" by Road & Track magazine. This 550hp, Twin-Turbo Steve Beddor, Ruf Rocket was the final culmination of the Series 1 CTR development. Awesome 200mph+, 0 to 60 in 2.8 seconds. The lightweight, Aluminum/Kevlar bodied ShowCar, flown to Germany and was completely rebuilt from the platform (tub) in 1992-93 from his 1990 US 'Carrera 4' at a development cost of over $316K. With approximately 3,500 miles since RUF build - it is #1 of only 2 Ruf, All Wheel Drive, "YellowBirds". The Twin-Turbo, Ruf 6-Speed, Ruf Brakes/Suspension, Adjustable Turbo Boost & AWD Terror was developed for AutoCross/Street driveable. Equipped with a Rollcage, Lightweight Interior, Recarro race buckets & racing Harness."

This black beast was recently listed again in the August 2006 Hemmings Motor News at auction. Said to be in Houston now.

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09-24-2006, 04:12 PM

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Turbo R conversion in So Cal:

Engine by Christian in 2002
Suspension by Joe in 2003

17,000 hard miles since conversion. No problems.

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09-24-2006, 04:23 PM

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Bill... "engine by Christian"... is that Christian Treiber? He came out here earlier in the year to look over my car. Very nice guy. Is this the correct info for your car:

Bill S.: 1996 Ruf Turbo R Conversion: So Cal, USA

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09-24-2006, 05:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ca993twin

This is kinda what I'm thinking for a list:

ca993twin: 1996 Ruf Turbo R conversion: So Cal, USA

CP: 1995 Ruf BTR-2 conversion done in Phaffenhausen, Germany. N. Cal, USA

Olli: 1989 Ruf BTR Conversion: North Carolina, USA

leonsamonas: 1997 Ruf Turbo R: London, UK

Leon... does your turbo R have a Ruf Vin? I'd like to add that data as well, if you don't mind. Hot damn, the decsription of your car is awesome. How much does it weigh?

Thnaks, and lets keep the data coming. We'll have two newcomers to report soon also... one is on the road as I type... picking up his new turbo R. This should be fun.

it was converted in 1998 to the '490'spec and again in 2004 to '558' with revised exhaust, turbos, fuel pressure and cams, weight at 1313kgs

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09-24-2006, 05:14 PM

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Still waiting to hear from our two newest Ruf Rennlisters... Kevin and Mike.

So far....

ca993twin: 1996 Ruf Turbo R conversion: So Cal, USA

CP: 1995 Ruf BTR-2 conversion. N. Cal, USA

Olli: 1989 Ruf BTR Conversion: North Carolina, USA

leonsamonas: 1997 Ruf Turbo R (558hp) conversion: London, UK

im4duke: 1986 Ruf modified 930: Dallas, TX

superyellowfly: 1996 Ruf CTR-2 conversion . Singapore

Bill S.: 1996 Ruf Turbo R Conversion: So Cal, USA

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09-24-2006, 07:14 PM

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yeah, you must post some pics as well to refresh our memories.

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09-24-2006, 10:45 PM

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Tetzflah,

I am 99% sure that the black car you speak of (SB's) old black car floating around the
wholesale world started out as a 89 Carrera 4. They had 2 black and 2 white and possibly
all have been converted in Pfaffenhuasen. I have pictures of my wife riding in that car.
At one time it said "The Ultimate" on the back spoiler of it. The CTR2 Sports I speak of
are of course different cars.

Yes Tetzflah you are right, he is an old roomate of mine who I just saw last week.
No one knows more about RUF cars than he does, period!
MK

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09-25-2006, 12:11 AM

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Yes and yes. Thanks!

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09-25-2006, 12:37 AM

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1997 Ruf CTR-2 serial #3 of the 29 built and one of 16 narrow bodied cars. The car is presently in Germany. I am from Canada

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09-25-2006, 12:42 AM

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LAT,

Thanks for joining in. When will you get your car back? Do we get to know what's being done? Perhaps we shoudl start a Ruf Rennlist picture thread... I know I would love to see more of these cars.

ca993twin: 1996 Ruf Turbo R conversion: So Cal, USA

CP: 1995 Ruf BTR-2 conversion. N. Cal, USA

Olli: 1989 Ruf BTR Conversion: North Carolina, USA

leonsamonas: 1997 Ruf Turbo R (558hp) conversion: London, UK

im4duke: 1986 Ruf modified 930: Dallas, TX, USA

superyellowfly: 1996 Ruf CTR-2 conversion . Singapore

Bill S.: 1996 Ruf Turbo R Conversion: So Cal, USA

LAT: 1997 Ruf CTR-2 (narrow body) Ruf VIN: somewhere in Canada

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09-25-2006, 12:53 AM

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Ima2nr -Atlanta GA

1996 RUF turbo R -conversion done in RUF factory when car was new. BLK/BLK/BLK. the car was "recertified" with an engine out dyno run in 2004 producing 529 hp at the RUF factory. Full RUF suspension, RUF big brakes, full CTR2 exaust with dual center exhaust outlets (the only non-CTR2 that ever was allowed to have this exhaust)
fully documented -all service done by RUF in Germany untill the vehicle was shipped to the US in 2004.

Purchased 9-22-2006 from a collector in Indiana. drove the car 500 miles to atlanta ga... had to put gas in it once.

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09-25-2006, 01:08 AM

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Finally, our newest Rufaholic adds his name! Welcome aboard Kevin!

ca993twin: 1996 Ruf Turbo R conversion: So Cal, USA

CP: 1995 Ruf BTR-2 conversion. N. Cal, USA

Olli: 1989 Ruf BTR Conversion: North Carolina, USA

leonsamonas: 1997 Ruf Turbo R (558hp) conversion: London, UK

im4duke: 1986 Ruf modified 930: Dallas, TX, USA

superyellowfly: 1996 Ruf CTR-2 conversion . Singapore

Bill S.: 1996 Ruf Turbo R Conversion: So Cal, USA

LAT: 1997 Ruf CTR-2 (narrow body): somewhere in Canada

Ima2nr: 1996 Ruf Turbo R conversion (529.27 HP): Atlanta, USA

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