asgar

PRESS RELEASE

The globally renowned automobile manufacturer, Ruf Automobile GmbH from picturesque Pfaffenhausen, Germany, lying in the foothills of the Alps in the beautiful Allgau, Bavaria, is proud to announce the arrival of the Ruf RGT/RS.

The RUF RGT/RS provides a higher level of performance for the enthusiast preferring normally aspirated power. Built in the spirit of the legendary IROC Carreras, the RGT/RS combines reduced weight of 1227kg and increased power of 395hp, with a top speed in excess of 190mph and 0-60 in the low 4-second range. As with all Ruf automobiles, performance, reliability and longevity will be at the highest level.

A limited series of 35 identical RGT/RSs will be built in the following colours:

Yellowbird Yellow (Bluttengelb) 10 cars
Tangerine (Bluttorange) 3 cars
Mexico Blue 3 cars
Viper Green 1 car
Grand Prix White 3 cars
Guards Red 3 cars
Gulf Blue 2 cars
Gulf Orange 1 car
Black 4 cars
Silver 4 cars
NATO Green 1 car
Signal Orange 1 car

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Reinforce lightweight chassis
Amber carbon fiber/Kevlar doors, hood, deck lid with exposed carbon Kevlar
C4S style fenders and sills
Ruf designed bumper
Ruf Recaro bucket seats in black leather w/matt amber Kevlar with interchangeable cushions (Tartan, houndstooth, or basketweave leather)
Engine 3600cc, Flat six, water-cooled
Max Power 395 @ 7500rpm
Max Torque 297lb/ft @ 5000rpm (407Nm)
Transmission Six speed manual, dual mass flywheel (single mass available on request)
Suspension Ruf adjustable suspension
Brakes Ruf six piston calipers, 350 mm front/330 mm rear rotors w/ABS
Wheels 8.5 J X 18 with 235/40 ZR 18 Front
11J X 18 with 295/30 ZR 18 Rear

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Got pix?

Steve N.

How much is that doggie in the window?

Adrian

What is strange is that the RGT/RS has not been announced on the main web site. I was under the impression it would not be officially announced until next month. Maybe it is just for the US market which would explain why only Weissach have the announcement.
Ciao,
Adrian
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AdamT

The website just hasnt been updated...trust me i was working on it and it is a difficult site.

all the best
adam

ben in lj

2700 lbs! wow!

Adrian

Thats okay Adam I am driving up to see Alois next week on another matter and I will ask him. I was with him in August when he told us about the RGT/RS but I was sure he said October release. Maybe that was the roll out. I will let you know. I have also discussed the web site with Alois before as well.
Ciao,
Adrian
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asgar

Adrian,
sorry about the confusion with regards to the press release, as you know RUF had their 40th anniversary drive and rally celebration last week and that was the venue chosen to release this info, its all very early and their is a lot of excitment in pfaffenhausen.

I trust you are well and I had a chance to visit your website....It would be my pleasure to meet up with you one day, perhaps a visit to the west coast.

regards

Adrian

Dear Asgar,
Yes I know Gail and I could not attend unfortunately. You do not need to apologise I am the one who may have misunderstood things. There was a lot of excitement when we were there in August and the RGT/RS was discussed, sort of slipped out. Mind you the GT-2 project got my attention.
I shall be in the USA a few times soon for book launches signing that sort of thing. RUF get quite a write up in my 964 book so maybe you can attend one. I have no idea where they are going to be, that is for the publisher to work out.
I will keep you informed.
By the way Alois speaks very highly of your operation. He told me that he loves you guys, he ships pallets of stuff every week.
Ciao,
Adrian
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AdamT

Adrian, Please send my warmest regards to Alois and Estonia when you see them.

And ahve a really great time in pfaffenhausen, wish i could come over also.

all the best
adam

Adrian

Will do. I have been up a few times. They are only 90 mins away (if stuck in traffic). Pfaffenhausen to Lindau normally only takes 45 mins.
If you look at my web site you will see I have written an article on one of my visits.
I hope to be writing another one about the RTurbo soon. The yellow one of course.
Ciao,
Adrian
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Darren911

awesome - thanks for sharing - now back to work!

noony

I'll take the signal orange one