stangg172004

The discrete town of Pfaffenhausen, Germany is an unsuspecting place to find one of the leading Porsche tuners. However the drive to that area, reveals country roads, winding around the plains of Southern Germany with a view distance to die for. And if these roads prove too congested to test RUF's newest biturbo Porsche, the unlimited speed Autobahn is just a beat away.

RUF, under the guidance of Alois Ruf (pronounced roof), have been tuning Porsches for nearly three decades. Each car is unique in specification, having customer-specified drivetrain, chassis and body components. In some cases, RUF creates a completely new car, with a proud VIN number designated by the company.

Most of the models found on this page are showcars that have defined the RUF image and exposed the possibilities for potential customers. The first prolific RUF was the CTR 'Yellow Bird' which gained lots of media attention with its high speed runs and quick laps time around the Nuremburgring. Their latest showcar is based off the recently facelifted Porsche 911, and is one of the most exciting yet.

Called the RT12, RUF's newest product provides a combination of high end performance and every day use. Biturbo engines are RUFs specialty, and since 1977, they have proven it is the next evolutionary step for the 911. Three different performance options are available for the RT 12: 530 bhp, 560 bhp and 650 bhp. The 650 bhp 3.8 liter engine is new in construction, one which sets a new benchmark in performance and is fully adjustable by means of a wastegate.

Body modifications for the RT 12 are radical, and aerodynamic efficiency was the goal of the bodykit. RUF-developed front and rear bumpers, a rear spoiler, side mirrors, an underbody lining and wider rear fenders which offer space for the integrated intercoolers. The RT 12 is finished off with the latest evolution of the RUF new alloy wheels in striking 19 and 20 inch designs.

An available brake system has larger drilled, ventilated discs and fixed light alloy monobloc calipers. Also available is a special RUF sports suspension, which can be lifted hydraulically lift for more ground clearance, making easier parking and garage entrances.

The interior of the RT 12 gets the distinct RUF treatment. Bucket seats and a handy sports steering wheel provide the best ergonomics for a sporting drive. RUF instrumentation with traditional green typeface and 'Pepita' cloth in the middle of the bucket seats brings the flair of the 50s and 60s sports cars into a modern cockpit. Aluminum parts and details painted in the body colour provide the mix of classic and modern cues.

RUF have proven themselves a logical solution for Tuning Porsches in the past, and now they are the first to work out a program for the facelifted 911. While RUF only modify from 20 to 25 cars a year, the showcars prove RUF have the tenacity to still create some of the fastest road cars in Germany.

Story by RUF and Supercars.net

MeldyS26

people in germany are sooo lucky to have the autobahn.....so jealous

ClutchPerformer

jz-97-c7

i'd get it just so i could hit the swich and raise it up... in a porsche

bkknight369

price?

stangg172004

too much!

BstonBruin

a true sports car

mattg

sick

gocubsgo55

650 bhp. wow..

that car is sick

subtledreamer

beautifuuuuul

CLpower

320k

stangg172004

ya, too much!

Yumcha

What difference would that make? How many Germans you know that can buy this car?

ShopTalker

I just made my pants all sticky.....

LessisBestmakingendsmeet

Goodness that is beautiful!

Lung Fu Mo Shi

Porsche's are for graying, balding men trying to look cool.

Sreriously, look around. 8/10 Porsches will have a 50 year man driving.

dabuda

wow that is sick

the front end is pretty low

ClutchPerformer

8/10 people who can afford a Porsche are 50+.

Yumcha

Yumcha

FutureBagdA4

It's time for Ruf to design some new wheels...

Sly Raskal

iTrader: (1)

Maybe, but those wheels look 10x better than many of the wheels put out by competitors these days.

Belzebutt

These wheels look like they were designed 10 years ago.

Black-Balled

iTrader: (3)

I wouldn't kick it outta bed for eating crakkers.

LOVE IT

Sly Raskal

iTrader: (1)

See the post above yours.

tsxgoogs

And the 911 looks like it was designed 40 years ago.

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

wheels look fking cheap. wtf.

AsianRage

at least try to give it a different finish, like gunmetal or gold or just anything but plain silver. There's no point to adding another trim level, while still retaining the same wheel design. Differentiation, people!

tsxgoogs

Why buy a 911? Just like the 911 itself those wheels have become traditional ruf. I am sure if you are ordering that car they will put whatever wheels you want. I think they look the best I would not want any other wheel on that car

sharp218

The wheel style is okay, the finish is lacking.

Josh99CL

Word I like the style personally, refinish GM Oo

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

Because 911s look fking gorgeous even the old ones. But those wheels are not.

I appreaciate your opinion on those wheels.

And my opinion on them is that they look cheap.

Different tastes, right?

Dr. Colorado

Not feeling the rims but those RUF PCCBs are teh sex

Yumcha

Yumcha

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