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    Ruf CTR2 1995-1997

    The Ruf CTR2 (Group C, Turbo Ruf, 2nd generation) was a 2-door supercar built by manufacturer Ruf Automobile of Germany as the successor to the CTR Yellowbird, but based on Porsche's Type 993 generation 911.

    History
    Ruf came into the public eye in 1987 when they released their Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2-based CTR, an extremely limited-production model which for several years held the title of world's fastest production vehicle. Wanting an ultra-high performance model to remain among the company offerings, Alois Ruf Jr., the company owner, followed up the original with a CTR2 in 1995, another production model made in limited quantities, based on the then-new 993-chassis 911 Turbo. Originally offered at a retail Price of $315,000 USD, the CTR2 featured either the standard rear-wheel drive or an optional all-wheel-drive, Recaro racing seats with Simpson five-point belts, enlarged brakes, an integrated roll-cage, a Ruf manufactured coil-over suspension system, an integrated bi-functional rear wing (for downforce, and air induction to 2 intercoolers, one on each side) and a kevlar body with lightweight glass; power came from a race derived version of Porsche's air-cooled 3.6 litre, twin-turbocharged flat-six engine, also based on the engine used in the Porsche 962 Le Mans Group C car (hence the name CTR2) but tuned by Ruf to produce 520 hp (388 kW) and 505 foot-pounds (685 N·m) of torque. The car's engine was revised later to bump the power output to 580 hp (433 kW).

    Capable of running from 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds and hitting a top speed in excess of 220 miles per hour (354 km/h) - actual recorded top speed was 217 mph (349 km/h) - the CTR2 was one of the fastest production supercars in the world, capable of out-running Ferrari's F50 (193 mph), Jaguar's XJ220 (213 mph), and performing on par with Nissan's R390 GT1 (220 mph). The one million dollar McLaren F1 was the only other production car at the time which was later found to have performed better under testing, by 1998, making the Ruf CTR2 the 2nd fastest production car of the day.

    To prove his new car's ability, in 1997, Alois Ruf entered two special wide-body 'CTR2 Yellowbird' prototypes, 'Sport' versions, code-named 'CTR2sport' with 702 hp (523 kW) in the 1997 Pikes Peak Hillclimb race. These cars were stringently built to both FIA and Pikes Peak regulations and driven by brothers Steve Beddor and David Beddor. Unlike the other competitors, both cars were not only race modified, but also duly road registered, tractable, street legal cars. In a demonstration of the Ruf's flexibility, they were street driven to and from the Pikes Peak racecourse, and as a lasting testament to the Ruf CTR2sport's enormous capabilities, Steve Beddor was 1st in overall qualifying (despite driving a legal street car) and finished 2nd overall in the race, while his brother David, (in the second Ruf) finished a close 4th overall. Steve Beddor's 'Pikes Peak' prototype; the Ruf CTR2sport, then went on to win the Virginia City Hill Climb an astonishing 3 times while racking up some 20 other 1st place finishes nationwide, making it arguably one of the most important 'non-Zuffenhausen' Porsche racecars of the 1990s.

    16 standard CTR2s were made for production, alongside 15 CTR2 "Sport" versions.

    info: wikipedia.org





    General Information

    Make: Porsche RUF
    Model: 1997 CTR-2
    Powertrain Layout: Rear Engine / RWD
    Base Price: $280 000

    Dimensions

    WheelBase: 2271 mm / 89.4 in
    Length: 4290 mm / 168.9 in
    Height: 1300 mm / 51.2 in
    Width: 1735 mm / 68.3 in
    Weight: 1381 kg / 3045 lbs
    Front / Rear Track: F 1405 mm / 55.3 in R 1453 mm / 57.2 in

    Engine

    Configuration: Twin Turbo Flat 6
    Valvetrain: SOHC, 2 valves / cylinder
    Displacement: 3600 cc / 219.7 cu in
    Power: 387.8 Kw / 520.0 bhp @ 5800 rpm
    Torque: 684.7 Nm / 505.0 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm
    Bore: 100.0 mm / 3.9 in
    Stroke: 76.4 mm / 3.0 in
    Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
    BHP / Liter: 144.44 bhp
    Redline: 6700 rpm

    Transmission

    Type: 6-Speed Manual
    Final Drive: 3.44:1
    1st Gear Ratio: 3.15:1
    2nd Gear Ratio: 1.79:1
    3rd Gear Ratio: 1.27:1
    4th Gear Ratio: 0.97:1
    5th Gear Ratio: 0.76:1
    6th Gear Ratio: 0.60:1

    Chassis & Body

    Steering: Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist
    Tire Sizes: F 245/35ZR-19 / R 285/30ZR-19
    Brake Types: Carbon Fibre Discs
    Brake Size: F 356 mm / 14.0 in R 356 mm / 14.0 in
    Body Material: Unit Steel w/ Composite Panels
    Available ABS: Yes

    Performance

    Top Speed: 217.0 mph / 349.2 kph
    0 - 30 mph: 1.5 seconds
    0 - 60 mph: 3.6 seconds
    0 - 100 mph: 7.9 seconds
    0 - ¼ mile: 11.4 seconds
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    Henry you rock...

    ....Now this is my dream car

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    not nice, too lumpy

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    The one without all the Extras ike the second wing and such is way better looking IMO, but still nice machine pefromance wise. I wouldnt mind having one. Although I always liked the Turbo Rs better,but could never find Hi-Res of em.
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    looks like one of my favourite cars just got faster!

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    Quote Originally Posted by sleekeywoowoo
    Although I always liked the Turbo Rs better,but could never find Hi-Res of em.
    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum...&highlight=ruf

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    Cool. Is that the race version of the CTR2 sport? in last pic pull hook goes through license plate lol

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    see thats teh R Turbo, I meant lie the 98 Turbo R
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    Quote Originally Posted by sleekeywoowoo
    see thats teh R Turbo, I meant lie the 98 Turbo R
    Oh right. I thought it was a typo.

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    i love porsches.. and that made my love bigger... i own a 996 carrera btw
    Enzo Ferrari Quotes: "Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines!"

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    Quote Originally Posted by shee10
    i love porsches.. and that made my love bigger... i own a 996 carrera btw
    Take some slutty pictures of it...

    *I know the second one isnt a CTR2
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    i really hate that spoiler, so ricey. rest of its pretty cool though, most RUF parts/cars are pretty tasteful

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    It is wide !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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