The NEW RUF R turbo,

[Adamt]

Called the RT 12,

www.autoweek.nl/newsdisp.php?cache=no&ID=2987

[simonrockman]

It's all dutch to me..

What's it say?

Simon

[Adamt]

I dont understand either, but what i have been told is,

221mph, 630bhp, 19 front and 20 inch rear tyres,

Should be fast!

all the best
adam

[roop]

The basics are : 3.8 litre twin turbo motor available with either 530ps, 560ps or 650ps and torque of 750Nm, 790Nm and 870Nm respectively. Four wheel drive and called the RT 12. The 560ps version does 350km/h (218mph) and 0-60 in 3.7s. Compare this with a Carrera GT which does 330km/h (206mph) and 0-60 in 3.9s. 19 inch wheels up front and 20 inch wheels at the back. Adjustable ride height system that havs movement of 5cm ensuring stability at 350km/h (218mph). Integral roll cage with leather or alcantara.

HTH,

Roop

[johnny senna]

I'm not sure I like that. I'd have to see a few more pics. I wonder what it weighs?

[turbobloke]

I think I like that very much. What's the likely Euro / Sterling price, is it known yet?

[Adamt]

http://carstyling.net/gallery-data/de/2004/essenmotorshow/235.jpg

This is the car at essen,

Price will be anywhere above 160k£

all the best
adam

[turbobloke]

Adamt said:

http://carstyling.net/gallery-data/de/2004/essenmotorshow/235.jpg This is the car at essen, Price will be anywhere above 160k£ all the best adam

Many thanks for the additional pic and info.

[rico]

Adam... ordered one?

[pesty]

looks very nice in the second picture

Just thought the 997 isnt being offered yet with 4 wheel drive. How have RUF managed to do that? I take it they have used parts from the 996 4 wheel drive system?



>> Edited by pesty on Sunday 28th November 16:26

[roop]

Sorry, could be my dodgy translation. I think it is available either as 2WD or 4WD. I guess the 4WD one will come later. Having said that, for Ruf to come out with this car so soon after 997 official release they probably got some early cars from Porsche a while back - development mules, or were given access to the parts etc to make the Ruf versions. Perhaps they have already been given a 4WD car to play with even though Porsche's 4WD car isn't released. Perhaps on the condition they let Porsche release theirs first. Who knows...?

pesty said:

Just thought the 997 isnt being offered yet with 4 wheel drive. How have RUF managed to do that? I take it they have used parts from the 996 4 wheel drive system?

[pesty]

roop said:

Sorry, could be my dodgy translation. I think it is available either as 2WD or 4WD.

650Ps through the rear wheels only that should be interesting

[GuyR]

I'll let you know, I'm flying over to see the car this week.

Guy

[granville]

GuyR said:

I'll let you know, I'm flying over to see the car this week. Guy

Oh spiffing. (You inconsiderate bastard!)

[MOD500]

Any room in your suitcase Guy?

I dare not think what 650 RUF hp will be like.

Have a good trip.


Martyn.

[pesty]

Nice one guy!

You jammy git

[MOD500]

More in house pics from Rennlist:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=172545

[Porschetastic]

Sex on a stick, if you ask me!!!

Guess I need to keep doing the lottery..............