A supercar made by German manufacturer RUF, the R Turbo is RUF's latest creation and the first water-cooled 911-based RUF. Based on the Porsche 911 Turbo, the R Turbo uses improvements to the turbochargers, intake, exhaust, filter and fuel maps to create an eye-popping 100bhp improvement in power over the standard 911 Turbo. Available in standard or widebody versions, the 2001 R Turbo is RUF's flagship model and will remain RUF's most powerful model until the introduction of the CTR-3. The R Turbo has been given very favourable reviews with Excellence magazine commenting that "with stunning acceleration and excellent handling, the R Turbo fails to disappoint".
2001 RUF R Turbo
Specifications:
Cost: €226,989 (US$223,000)
Engine: 3.6L twin KKK turbocharged rear-mounted flat-6
Power: 387.8kW (520bhp) @ 6000rpm
Torque: 740nm (545.8ft-lbs) @ 3500rpm
Drive: 4WD
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Body: 2-door coupe (also available in a widebody version)
Size (LWH): 4435/1765/1275mm (175/69/50in)
Curb Weight: 1440.2kg (3715lbs)
Performance:
Acceleration: 0-60mph in 3.8s, 0-100mph in 7.9s
1/4 Mile: 11.7s
Top Speed: 329.9kph (205mph) standard, 342.8kph (213mph) using optional taller sixth-gear
Sources:
Supercars.net - http://www.supercars.net
Flat-6.net - http://www.flat-6.net
RUF Automobile - http://www.ruf-automobile.de