Ruf turbos

[tat]

Hi,

First time on the forum, and I hope I don't get chucked out immediately for mentioning non-Porsches!

I'm interested in opinions on Ruf turbos, both generally, and the 1980's BTR and CTR in particular.

Some thoughts:

Should they be seen as improvements on Porsches, or just different?
For a given outlay, would you have a Ruf, or a modified Porsche?
Given that they are custom made, would they have any residual value?

Thanks for your input!

tat

[4wd]

Ruf are an official manufacturer, not a tuner. They hold their value rather well. IMO they are better made than factory cars as they spend more time on assembly. They are also enthusiasts, not bean counters. I'd by a CTR over anything else.

[adamt]

tat said:

Hi, First time on the forum, and I hope I don't get chucked out immediately for mentioning non-Porsches! I'm interested in opinions on Ruf turbos, both generally, and the 1980's BTR and CTR in particular. Some thoughts: Should they be seen as improvements on Porsches, or just different? For a given outlay, would you have a Ruf, or a modified Porsche? Given that they are custom made, would they have any residual value? Thanks for your input! tat

Hi Tat,

Welcome to the forum!

The 1980's BTR was first introduced by Ruf in 1983 and was produced till 1989. After 1987 RUF built a narrowbody car which was capable of achieving 305kmh.

The CTR was first launched in 1987. It is based on the Carrera 3.2 911. However is slightly modified, the rear wheel arches are extended slightly(to house the larger rear wheels) And also every ruf built ctr has the rain gutters removed, to aid in aerodynamics and make less noise at high speed. At nardo mr rufs prototype achieved a very believeable 342kmh.

I think RUF cars are seen as improvements on what is otherwise a superb basis for a car.

I believe RUF cars hold their value well, however they are very specialist and often take quite a bit of time to sell second hand imho. But to be honest you should never sell a ruf!

All the best
adam

[tim_930]

There's a RUF BTR cab for sale at www.eporsch.co.uk thats just had £13k spent on the engine at GT-ONE! POA.....

[tat]

Hi,

Thanks for the comments.

I have always been interested in the more unusual 911's. I've raised this question on Ruf cars because I've recently come across a couple, including the one a Eporsch, by accident. I'm really looking for a 964rs, but the BTR at Eporsch is very tempting, to fill the garage until I find a suitable 964rs.

tat

[lemon yella rs]

You can view this as either a good piece of advice or a bad. Take a test drive of a CTR or BTR. This is a good piece of advice as you will instantly be amazed that such accelaration exsists tarmac side of a jet fighter.
It's also bad as , if you can't afford one you'll be wanting one very much indeed.
Not sure i'd want A Cab verion though, would like to have the comforting knowledge of some tin wrapped around me (rollcage as well please)

[rubystone]

I can't get that link to work - can anyone tell me the website address or post another link please?

Adam, didn't Ruf produce his first conversion around 1977 - the 3.4 engine conversion based on the 3.0 SC?

[BrianisHHC]

I need me a Ruf.

[koenig999]

Is it Rough or Roof ?

Koenig

[verysideways]

roof

[seandudding]

Anyone know what eporsch are asking for this car???

[4WD]

How about halfway between, as a compromise between the English v German pronounciation: raf.

[Marki]

4WD said:

How about halfway between, as a compromise between the English v German pronounciation: raf.

More like Ruuff

[Bodo]

Marki said:

4WD said: How about halfway between, as a compromise between the English v German pronounciation: raf. More like Kölsch

Yes, it's pronounced 'roof'

[Marki]

Bodo said:

Marki said: 4WD said: How about halfway between, as a compromise between the English v German pronounciation: raf. More like Kölsch Yes, it's pronounced 'roof'

i knew it were summat like that lad Ruff Roof

[tat]

Hi,

There's another thread going on the BTR at Eporsch. I had a chat to Peter at GT-One about it on Saturday, and it all sounds pretty straight. Didn't get to see the car though, as I was too early for Roly (Eporsch).

Sounds good value at £30K.

tat