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The handling and stability are substantially improved. The car was steady up to 260kmh and inspired confidence. Traffic prevented any higher speeds on this trip. The torque is impressive meaning 5th and 6th are all that is needed for autobahn speeds. The acceleration now that both turbos are contributing is astounding.
TB993tt thanks for the front bumper identification. It does look like the FVD unit and is a bit of a hybrid. I will stick with it as it has integrated brake cooling and fog lights.
Here is a photo of the seats for Olly. They have electric backrest and lumbar adjustment.
I have been a poster on the 993 and 991GT3 forums but am now venturing into the 993 turbo group due to a recent acquistion of a special car. It is a 1994 993 Carrera 2 converted to Turbo R spec. The car underwent the conversion in Pfaffenhausen sometime around 1998 with the fitment of a 490hp motor and 6 speed box but remains in its original and challenging RWD format. The conversion was accompanied by a full body modification including integrated roll cage and removal of the rain gutters. The interior was Ruf'ed with seats and instruments. Chassis, brakes, wheels and other running gear were upgraded to Ruf spec to complete the stopping side of the equation and the signature Ruf components around mirrors, bumpers and aerodynamics were added.
As the seller put it, perhaps without too much exaggeration, it is a "GT2 sleeper"!
I see the car as a spritual successor to the Yellowbird, remaining true to the narrow body, powerfully turbocharged motor concept but always adhering to the Ruf product offering of a complete car where chassis and powertrain are wonderfully balanced and interior driver comfort and safety are given equal emphasis.
I picked the car up amid some of the worst storms we have had in Europe in years and have been driving with some caution so far, but based on a few full power second and third gear bursts, I can confirm that the car has power in abundance yet is beautifully docile to drive in normal traffic. It is like my old 993RS but on steroids and I look forward to a lot of driving and some track time to fully appreciate the car.
I attach a few photos and will take a some more when the weather improves. I would be interested to hear from anyone who has or had a similar car and what you liked or disliked about it. I plan to take it home to Pfaffenhausen later this year and have it thoroughly checked over and brought up to A1 condition by the Ruf people. A car like this deserves no less.
03-15-2022 | 12:21 PM
. I have one of these splitters if anyone is looking for one.
