First testdrive of Ruf/Stola RK Spyder
11-01-2005, 05:57 AM
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First testdrive of Ruf/Stola RK Spyder
11-09-2005, 01:23 PM
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I'm with fast1, I'm sure it drives amazing, but what if it rains? I'm from Washington state originally, and I can't imagine driving a car that isn't at least mostly waterproof. 
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11-09-2005, 04:48 PM
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$230K will buy you two 997 GT3's plus some $$$ left over for upgrades. Although the mechanicals by Ruf are killer ... these type of conversions are more for the gold chain crowd.
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11-11-2005, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fast1
If I had $230K to spend on a car the manufacturer would be Ferrari. There's no way that I'd spend that kind of money on a car that is nearly identical to a $50K Boxster.
11-11-2005, 04:40 PM
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Read the review - they basically pan it for its styling being too close.
It has 420 hp and does a 4.5 0-60 and 178hp top speed. Not terribly great for a "supercar" in 2005.
To be honest, get tt or Gt2 - and get better car. The only real distinction for this kit car (it is pre-fab kit) is that costs more and will be unique. But, If you actually drive your porsche off the streets,, I think you do not want be a gunnea pig on such a small run. For those who want the bling (that is what this car is) get a Ferrari 430.
as they say in the article:
"But as four-wheeled sculpture, the RK Spyder does not rank high on the pulse-quickening scale like a Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Gallardo or Bentley Continental GT. Then again, regular Ruf-engineered cars have always placed the emphasis on what is under the car's skin."
It has 420 hp and does a 4.5 0-60 and 178hp top speed. Not terribly great for a "supercar" in 2005.
To be honest, get tt or Gt2 - and get better car. The only real distinction for this kit car (it is pre-fab kit) is that costs more and will be unique. But, If you actually drive your porsche off the streets,, I think you do not want be a gunnea pig on such a small run. For those who want the bling (that is what this car is) get a Ferrari 430.
as they say in the article:
"But as four-wheeled sculpture, the RK Spyder does not rank high on the pulse-quickening scale like a Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Gallardo or Bentley Continental GT. Then again, regular Ruf-engineered cars have always placed the emphasis on what is under the car's skin."
