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| Ruf RGT | |
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 Ruf RGT first generation | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ruf Automobile |
| Production | 2000–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-doorcoupé |
| Layout | Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 6-speedmanual |
TheRuf RGT is asports car made byRuf Automobile of Germany.
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The first-generation Ruf RGT was introduced in 2000 using an engine and chassis based on thePorsche 996. The original 3.6L version could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.6 seconds, with a top speed of 190 mph (306 km/h).
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When thePorsche 997 debuted, Ruf bored out the 3.6 L engine to 3.8 litres (231.9 cu in), modified the exhaust andcatalytic converters, and replaced theECU and air filter. The new power output was 445 bhp (332 kW), reducing the 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time from 4.6 to 4.2 seconds (or even 4.1, according to some sources),[citation needed] and increasing top speed by 7 mph to 317 km/h (197 mph).
Ruf also added a performance suspension system, usingBilstein components, as well as high-performanceBrembo disc brakes, measuring 13.8 in (351 mm) in front and 13 in (330 mm) in the rear.
The car's appearance is also changed, using a bodykit that includes apolyurethane front air dam andcarbon fibre doors, mirrors, engine lid, and spoiler, all of which reduce the car's weight to 2,932 lb (1,330 kg). The car is fitted with 19 inch Ruf-designed Superleggera wheels andMichelin Pilot Sport Cup tires. Finally, the RGT is customized with interior trim of the customer's choice, includingRecaro seats and the deletion of unnecessary parts to save weight.
In 2010, an updated version of the 997 RGT, was unveiled at theGeneva Motor Show. The car was powered by a completely new, Ruf-designed 4.5-litreV8 engine with a 180°flat-plane crankshaft. The engine is based on the architecture ofBMW'sS65 V8. It features four valves arranged spherically together with multipoint fuel injection which ensure optimal mixture conditions while thedry sump oil system supplies the necessary lubrication. Ruf made the RGT-8 as light as possible by installing aluminum doors, an aluminum hood, a carbon fibre engine cover, and a carbon fibre rear spoiler. Like the flat-6 versions, the new RGT-8 also includes ceramic brakes, an integrated roll-cage, and 19-inch forged alloy wheels withMichelin Pilot Sport Cup tires.
(Data shown is for the997 RGT 3.8L model)
In 2012, the latest version of RGT-8 was unveiled at theGeneva Motor Show. However, this model is an all-new car based onPorsche 991 rather than an update. As with the previous version, the new RGT-8 uses the same 4.5-litre V8 engine with power and torque output of 550 PS (405 kW; 542 hp) at 8500 rpm and 369 lb⋅ft (500 N⋅m) of torque at 4000 rpm. The top speed is 318 km/h (197.6 mph). The cost of the RGT-8 is approximately €200,000, not including the price of the Porsche 991 donor car.[2]
