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The RUF Turbo R limited is a tribute to our world famous “Turbo R” that debuted in the year of 1998 almost two decades ago. Winning the renowned world fastest car event, that was organized by Road & Track reaching the overall top speed of 339Km/h – 212MPH. Limited means in this case seven because only seven RUF TURBO R Limited will be manufactured. It is the most powerful air-cooled twin turbo vintage 2016. The six-cylinder boxer engine has in its base a twin-turbo engine, which develops from 3.6 liters no less than 620 hp at 6800 rpm / min , The power flows through a single-plate dry clutch on the manual transmission six-speed gearbox with integrated limited slip differential for the rear-wheel drive. On request, the Turbo R Limited is also available with all-wheel drive. The performance instills awe. Fully extended, the Turbo R Limited has a top speed of 339 km/h - 212 MPH like its predecessor.
The world's best-known fast Porsche builder has revealed its latest range at the Geneva motor show.
RUF Turbo R Limited – we’re into serious supercar territory with a 993 body, 612bhp at 6800rpm and – if you suspect such things might prove troublesome with traction – the option of all-wheel drive.
I'm having trouble comprehending what it would be like to drive a 993 with more than double the HP that my lowly C2 puts out given the same (we'll almost the same NB vs. WB) wheel base and traction. I am pretty sure it would get my adrenaline pumping though...
Im pretty confused to say the least. It appears as if RUF is now in the Singer business! I prefer the less re-engineered version with the altered wheelbase and water cooled engine. But it looks like RUF is rewinding the clock and concentrating on its air cooled past now with all models based on the 993? Note the wiper placement...
At the Geneva show, Ruf presented an all new car (Tangerine car). It's based on a highly modified 993 chassis (not a 964 chassis as stated in the article) with extended wheelbase by 70mm (50mm rear, 20mm front) bringing it to the same as a 997. When you see it in person, the new longer wheelbase looks natural and looks better proportioned than the original shorter wheelbase. Overall length is unchanged and remains the same as a G model or 964. Body design is inspired by the original Ruf CTR1. Body has extensive use of carbon fiber with optional roof structure in carbon as well. Of note is the engine isn't air-cooled. It is in fact the Mezger water-cooled GT3 unit enlarged to 4.2 liters normally aspirated, 525hp. Gearbox is also the 6-speed manual GT3 based. This is really the best of all worlds, the latest technology in the more compact traditional body. A totally analog super car you can use every day. Tangerine car is the big story. Truly a wolf in sheep's clothing!
03-01-2016, 05:03 PM
Retro RUFs at Geneva
