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    Ruf RT12 (Porsche 997) 2004-

    (Press Release) The new dimension of driving pleasure has a name: RUF Rt 12. This high performance sports car is the perfect combination of high end performance and every day use. Biturbo engines have shown that they are the platform for the next evolutionary step in RUF engine technology. Three different performance steps are available: 530 bhp, 560 bhp and 650 bhp. The 650 bhp 3.8 liter engine is of a new construction, which sets a new benchmark in performance and torque. 2WD is standard but 4WD is available on request. The aerodynamic characteristics of the car are improved with RUF-developed front – and rear bumpers, rear spoiler and side mirrors. The air intakes for the intercoolers are integrated in the wider rear fenders. The RUF Rt 12 is launched with the latest evolution of the RUF 5-spoke alloy wheels in a striking 19“ design at the front axle and 20” at the rear axle. The brake system has big drilled, ventilated discs and fixed light alloy monobloc callipers. The suspension is engineered for a maximum speed of more than 220 mph. Available as an option is a special RUF sports suspension, which can be lifted hydraulically into a 50 millimetre higher position in order to get more ground clearance for easier parking and garage entrances. The interior of the Rt 12 has well known RUF-functionalism. Bucket seats and a handy sports steering wheel provide the best ergonomics for a sporty and non tiring drive. RUF instrumentation with traditional green typeface and “Pepita” cloth in the middle of the bucket seats brings the flair of the 50s and 60s sports cars into a modern cockpit. Aluminium parts and details painted in the body colour provide the mix of classic and modern. The Rturbo is also available with the latest version of the RUF Integrated Roll Cage (IRC) – leather / alcantara trimmed and very unobtrusive.
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    Ruf Rt12 #2:
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    incredibly awesome looking car.
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    Great looking car. Those intakes are in a weird spot though.

    Also, I wonder how they make a 4WD version if their is no 997 C4 yet? Use running gear from the 996?
    Last edited by racerx; 02-10-2005 at 10:51 AM.

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    i love the gt1-inspired rear end, looks great

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    Quote Originally Posted by racerx
    Those intakes are in a weird spot though.
    Not on a Porsche.

    Quote Originally Posted by racerx
    Use running gear from the 996?
    Correct
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    Quote Originally Posted by Coventrysucks
    Not on a Porsche.



    Correct
    The side air intakes on the 911 have traditionally been in front of the rear wheel haven't they?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt
    The side air intakes on the 911 have traditionally been in front of the rear wheel haven't they?
    No not traditionally, they just never changed the 911's body.
    Last edited by UCR; 02-10-2005 at 12:39 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by UCR
    No not traditionally, they just never changed the 911's body.
    That's traditionally, you crackpipe!
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    Look at the original Ruf CTR and 996 R-Turbos.

    The 996 turbo and GT2 - the versions with side vents - are widebody cars, whilst Ruf use narrowbody shells to get slightly better top speeds.

    Presumably the narrow body cars don't have enough room to vent the air coming in from the side vent, hence the solution of putting the vent in the top of the wheel arch.
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    Is that a 996 or a 997?
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    thank god we get these types of things in america.....(do we get this model? or all models for that matter? of ruf i mean)
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    Quote Originally Posted by PsychoChimp22
    Is that a 996 or a 997?

    Thats a 997.
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    looks good but, I would like to know the torque outputs and weight.
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    is that ever an amazing car..........ruf did an amazing job. awesme photos!
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