courtice6er Report post Posted December 6, 2005 orget the powerful Carrera GT; for those who want the ultimate performance from a new Porsche, there's a far more spectacular - and cheaper - solution. Say hello to the sensational Ruf RT 12, a 650bhp development of the legendary coupé that offers 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds and a 225mph top speed. Built by Alois Ruf jnr, whose family firm has been modifying and assembling fast Porsches in Germany since 1948, the car combines the strengthened body of a current 997-generation 911 Carrera with the 3.8-litre bi-turbo from the 996. The result is a machine which can out-accelerate a Carrera GT, but costs half as much. Admittedly, the £171,000 price is still far from cheap, but few cars match the RT 12 for punch-per-pound. As well as engine tweaks, the Ruf has a modified bodyshell, with a new nose and imposing carbon fibre rear wing. It rides millimetres from the tarmac, while Pirelli P Zero tyres and huge air intakes front and rear make it obvious at first sight that this is no 'ordinary' Porsche. Inside, drilled aluminium pedals and carbon fibre details set the cabin apart, while you have to negotiate a custom roll cage to get in. On the road, the stiffened suspension causes the car to weave over uneven surfaces. Yet with so much steering feedback, it feels stable. And it needs to be, as the twin turbos respond instantly to throttle inputs, giving ferocious pace. Yet as the Ruf is so capable, you never feel anything but totally confident in its abilities - so it's surprisingly relaxing to drive. Also, the 650bhp engine happily runs at low speeds, and the suspension can be adjusted automatically, lifting the car to clear speed bumps and potholes. Far from being just another modified 911, the RT 12 is as carefully developed as any official performance special. But as Ruf's history dates back to Porsche's beginnings, we'd expect nothing else. Giancarlo Perini Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted December 6, 2005 Hot car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Report post Posted December 6, 2005 Alois Ruf can do no wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
murclovr Report post Posted December 7, 2005 the most amazing vehicles on earth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructo Report post Posted December 7, 2005 i love the RUF, in Road & Track they did 217MPH on a city road at night, said the car was extremly stable at those speeds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouazizi Report post Posted December 7, 2005 I love this car :supz: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy6789 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 Ill take 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petko Report post Posted December 8, 2005 :supz: :supz: :supz: On a side note, I absolutely love that rear wing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farkasd Report post Posted December 8, 2005 porsches were my first love before lambos... RUF is god. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bashir26 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 Ill take 1 me too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolfaz Report post Posted December 8, 2005 Once again Ruf builds a car nicer than what porsche can produce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTI WR6 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 Respect to RUF......and 9ff as well..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
murclovr Report post Posted December 9, 2005 9ff= just straight line, ruf is perfect in everyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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