Ruf CTR3 announced
04-04-2007, 12:02 PM
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Ruf CTR3 announced
Just got this in the mail today:
I don't know all the details on the car (i'm sure some other 6speeders are in the know,) but if what a little bird has whispered in my ear is accurate, the car is going to surprise many people.
I'm off to Bahrain next week. Can't wait!
I don't know all the details on the car (i'm sure some other 6speeders are in the know,) but if what a little bird has whispered in my ear is accurate, the car is going to surprise many people.
I'm off to Bahrain next week. Can't wait!
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04-11-2007, 07:01 AM
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Update..Looks like it is going to be a Cayman based turbocharged car. Most likely a Carrera GT target. I have no doubt that it will be a rocket on the track.
We will know in 6 hours from now.
Hesperus, I will be there tomorrow for the Supercup, if you are around pls send me a PM.
We will know in 6 hours from now.
Hesperus, I will be there tomorrow for the Supercup, if you are around pls send me a PM.
04-11-2007, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by blueillusion97
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I am surprised RUF would come up with something like that cosmetically.
Even with 700 hp and better than CGT performance it still looks more like a Cayman than a supercar. I don't get it.
04-11-2007, 09:19 PM
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Just got back to my hotel from the after launch party. Am beat and suffering from major jetlag! But here are a few pics. I'm sure the web will be flooded with far better pics by tomorrow...
Ruf's Bahrain facility is amazing
Presentation hall
and the car itself...
Ruf's Bahrain facility is amazing
Presentation hall
and the car itself...
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04-12-2007, 08:45 PM
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Just a few points to clarify about the car:
1) Car is NOT based on the Cayman
Contrary to popular belief and earlier reports, it is incorrect to say the car is based on the Cayman. The front portion of the car is essentially based on the 997 Turbo (suspension members, etc).
However, there are some noteworth differences:
- front wings are all-new (i.e., not Porsche sheet metal);
- front windshield is shorter than both 911 and Cayman
2) Certain details on the car are not in final form
The slats on the engine cover for example, will likely be revised pending more windtunnel testing. There may be other detail changes, though the basic shape will not change.
3) Sequential shifter will allow clutchless upshifts
Sorry for the earlier wrong information. The production version of the transmission will allow clutchless upshifts, with the clutch pedal only needed for downshifts.
1) Car is NOT based on the Cayman
Contrary to popular belief and earlier reports, it is incorrect to say the car is based on the Cayman. The front portion of the car is essentially based on the 997 Turbo (suspension members, etc).
However, there are some noteworth differences:
- front wings are all-new (i.e., not Porsche sheet metal);
- front windshield is shorter than both 911 and Cayman
2) Certain details on the car are not in final form
The slats on the engine cover for example, will likely be revised pending more windtunnel testing. There may be other detail changes, though the basic shape will not change.
3) Sequential shifter will allow clutchless upshifts
Sorry for the earlier wrong information. The production version of the transmission will allow clutchless upshifts, with the clutch pedal only needed for downshifts.