Ruf RGT
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The RUF RGT is a sports car made by RUF Automobile of Germany.
Rebadged from Porsche 911 GT3
, the RUF RGT was introduced in 2000. Inspired by the 1973 Porsche Carrera
RS, the RUF RGT combines light weight with a powerful engine to provide impressive performance. Acceleration of the original 3.6L version was 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds, with a top speed of 190 mph (306 km/h). When the new generation of 911 GT3 debuted, RUF bored out the 3.6L engine to 3.8 litres (231.7 cu in), modified the exhaust and catalytic converter
s, and replaced the ECU
and air filter. The new power output was 445 bhp, which resulted in decreasing the 0-60 mph time from 4.6 to 4.2 seconds (or even 4.1, according to some sources), and increasing top speed by 7 mph (to 317 km/h).
Both engines are coupled to 6-speed manual transmissions.
RUF also added a performance suspension system, using Bilstein components, as well as high-performance Brembo
disc brakes, measuring 13.8 inches (351 mm) in front and 13 inches (330 mm) in the rear.
The car's appearance is also changed, utilizing a bodykit which includes a polyurethane
front air dam and carbon fibre doors, mirrors, engine lid, and spoiler, all of which reduce the car's weight to 2932 pounds (1,330 kg). The car is fitted with 19 inch RUF Superleggera wheels and Michelin
Pilot Sport Cup tires.
Finally, the RGT is customized with interior trim of the customer's choice, including Recaro
seats and the deletion of unnecessary parts to save weight.
Base price for the original model was $135,000 USD, while the new 997
model costs $258,000 USD.
model)
Rebadged from Porsche 911 GT3
Porsche 911 GT3
The Porsche 911 GT3 is a higher performance version of the Porsche 911 sports car. It is the latest in a line of high performance models, beginning with the 1973 911 RS...
, the RUF RGT was introduced in 2000. Inspired by the 1973 Porsche Carrera
Porsche Carrera
Carrera is a trademarked name exclusively used by Porsche for its models to honor the company's success in the Carrera Panamericana race.The following vehicles have been called Carrera:* Porsche 356* Porsche 904* Porsche 911...
RS, the RUF RGT combines light weight with a powerful engine to provide impressive performance. Acceleration of the original 3.6L version was 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds, with a top speed of 190 mph (306 km/h). When the new generation of 911 GT3 debuted, RUF bored out the 3.6L engine to 3.8 litres (231.7 cu in), modified the exhaust and catalytic converter
Catalytic converter
A catalytic converter is a device used to convert toxic exhaust emissions from an internal combustion engine into non-toxic substances. Inside a catalytic converter, a catalyst stimulates a chemical reaction in which noxious byproducts of combustion are converted to less toxic substances by dint...
s, and replaced the ECU
Engine Control Unit
An engine control unit is a type of electronic control unit that determines the amount of fuel, ignition timing and other parameters an internal combustion engine needs to keep running...
and air filter. The new power output was 445 bhp, which resulted in decreasing the 0-60 mph time from 4.6 to 4.2 seconds (or even 4.1, according to some sources), and increasing top speed by 7 mph (to 317 km/h).
Both engines are coupled to 6-speed manual transmissions.
RUF also added a performance suspension system, using Bilstein components, as well as high-performance Brembo
Brembo
Brembo S.p.A. is a manufacturer of automotive brake systems, especially for high-performance cars and motorcycles. It was established in Bergamo, Italy in 1961. Soon after the company was formed, it specialised in disc brakes, which were exclusively imported from the United Kingdom at the time...
disc brakes, measuring 13.8 inches (351 mm) in front and 13 inches (330 mm) in the rear.
The car's appearance is also changed, utilizing a bodykit which includes a polyurethane
Polyurethane
A polyurethane is any polymer composed of a chain of organic units joined by carbamate links. Polyurethane polymers are formed through step-growth polymerization, by reacting a monomer with another monomer in the presence of a catalyst.Polyurethanes are...
front air dam and carbon fibre doors, mirrors, engine lid, and spoiler, all of which reduce the car's weight to 2932 pounds (1,330 kg). The car is fitted with 19 inch RUF Superleggera wheels and Michelin
Michelin
Michelin is a tyre manufacturer based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne région of France. It is one of the two largest tyre manufacturers in the world along with Bridgestone. In addition to the Michelin brand, it also owns the BFGoodrich, Kleber, Riken, Kormoran and Uniroyal tyre brands...
Pilot Sport Cup tires.
Finally, the RGT is customized with interior trim of the customer's choice, including Recaro
Recaro
RECARO GmbH & Co. KG, commonly known as Recaro, is a German company based in Kirchheim unter Teck in the vicinity of Stuttgart, known for their automobile bucket seats...
seats and the deletion of unnecessary parts to save weight.
Base price for the original model was $135,000 USD, while the new 997
Porsche 997
The Porsche Type 997 , also simply called the 997 is the current version of the 911 family sports car built by German manufacturer Porsche in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen...
model costs $258,000 USD.
Specifications
(Data shown is the for the 997Porsche 997
The Porsche Type 997 , also simply called the 997 is the current version of the 911 family sports car built by German manufacturer Porsche in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen...
model)
- Weight: 2932 pounds (1,330 kg)
- Power: 445 hp @ 7600 rpm
- Torque: 310 lbft @ 5100 rpm
- Specific output: approx. 117.1 hp per litre
- Power-to-weight ratio: approx. 6.59 pounds (3 kg) per horsepower
- 0-60 mph (97 km/h): 4.2 sec
- Top Speed: 197 mph (317 km/h)