Ruf's 991 Based 630HP TT RT35 & 550 HP RGT8
03-06-2012, 10:45 PM
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Ruf's 991 Based 630HP TT RT35 & 550 HP RGT8
RUF RGT 8
The RGT 8, first introduced here at Geneva in 2010, is now available based on the new Porsche 991 platform. The RGT 8 features the "all RUF", naturally aspirated V8 that produces 550 hp. The flexibility of the V8 engine delivers extraordinary performance and a sound track that only a high‑revving, flat‑crank V8 can produce.
The V8 engine was inspired by racing technology and features hemispherically arranged valves, 180 degree "flat" crankshaft, dry sump lubrication and direct drive ancillaries eliminating all drive belts. The RGT 8 is available with only a six-speed manual transmission powering the rear wheels.
RUF Rt 35 Anniversary
The Rt 35 Anniversary is based on the Porsche 991. Its Turbo power-train is offered only in rear wheel drive. The engine produces 630 hp and is available with the PDK transmission ensuring outstanding performance and driver comfort. The name is derived from RUF's 35 year history and expertise with turbo-charged engines.
Displayed beside the Rt 35 Anniversary is the 1977 RUF Turbo 3.3. The 3.3 litre engine produced 303 hp and was mated to RUF's own 5‑speed transmission. This specific car was the original one tested by the German car magazine, Auto Motor and Sport. This car was bought back and restored by RUF Automobile.[/img]
03-07-2012, 11:33 AM
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The green on that RGT 8 is amazing, but an 8 cylinder?
03-07-2012, 01:53 PM
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Ruf has been producing it's own bespoke V8s and installing them in the 997 for a few years now. It's even easier in the 991 with the extra room made possible by the engine being mounted further forward.
The RT35 twin turbo is still the 6 cylinder. I love the almost military green paint job. It would actually look cool if "PORSCHE" was written on the decklid in white with a military stencil font.
The RT35 twin turbo is still the 6 cylinder. I love the almost military green paint job. It would actually look cool if "PORSCHE" was written on the decklid in white with a military stencil font.
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03-08-2012, 08:34 PM
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I wonder if you will ever see one in the US? When was the last time they tried to even certify a car for the US? Here is a hint, years ago. Before RAC in Dallas dropped RUF, they had deposits on cars but couldn't get them because RUF wouldn't get them certified for import.
03-08-2012, 10:16 PM
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Doesn't it make you feel safer knowing that DOT will protect all of us from ever having one of these here in the states. I know I feel so much better knowing they are out there protecting all of us.
03-10-2012, 01:51 AM
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I wonder if you will ever see one in the US? When was the last time they tried to even certify a car for the US? Here is a hint, years ago. Before RAC in Dallas dropped RUF, they had deposits on cars but couldn't get them because RUF wouldn't get them certified for import.
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03-10-2012, 02:22 PM
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Actually, I do feel safer that there are some DOT standards. Now if peridical road worthiness inspections like some of Europe would be in place, too, maybe we could get a bunch of death traps (for owners and co -traficants) POSs off the roads, too.
