Ruf RCT
Overview
ManufacturerRuf Automobile GmbH
Production1992–1997
AssemblyPfaffenhausen, Germany
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutLongitudinally-mounted, rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine3.6 L (3,600 cc) twin-turbocharged flat-6
Power output370 hp (375 PS; 276 kW)
536 N⋅m (395 lb⋅ft) of torque
Transmission6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,450 mm (96 in)
Length4,250 mm (167 in)
Width1,652 mm (65.0 in)
Height1,310 mm (52 in)
Curb weight1,400 kg (3,086 lb)

The Ruf RCT is a sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Ruf Automobile. This car is based on the Porsche Carrera.

History

The RCT (abbreviation of "Ruf Carrera Turbo") came into production in 1992. At the time, the Ruf workshops were full of spare parts for Porsche 964 Carrera 2, Carrera 4 and Carrera RS resulting from the dismantling of these models necessary for the creation of the Ruf BTR III then BTR 3.8. Indeed, to accommodate the turbocharger, several original parts had to be replaced. Alois Ruf Jr. came up with the idea to use these parts by making them directly adaptable to their turbo system, all installed in the chassis of the 964, which gave birth to the Ruf RCT. It offered performance similar to its predecessor the BTR for half the price[1]

It had a later model developed on a similar design, the RCT EVO.[2][3]

RCT EVO

The RCT EVO is a car that is similar to the original RCT. It was available in various versions such as narrow, wide, coupé, convertible, targa, rear-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive. The engine has a displacement of 3.8 L and is still helped by the turbocharger. It delivers 425 hp of power at 5,800 rpm and 570 N m of torque at 4,800 rpm.[4][5] The RCT EVO can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4 seconds and has a maximum speed of 320 km/h (200 mph). The RCT EVO’s neo-retro look contributed to its success, and it was still being produced by Ruf in 2020.

References

  1. ↑ Road Rockets. Road &Track. December 1993. p. 58, 64. Archived from the original on 26 May 2018.
  2. ↑ "Ruf RCT EVO". rufautomobiles.com. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022.
  3. ↑ "RCT EVO". www.rufautomobile.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 January 2023.
  4. ↑ "Ruf RCT EVO". rufautomobiles.com. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019.
  5. ↑ "Ruf RCT EVO". www.rufautomobile.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 January 2023.
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