The famed CTR Yellowbird was introduced to the world twenty-four years ago. Long time fans of RUF-built Porsches will be well familiar with that car, and will be excited to see a return to roots with their newest model, introduced at the Geneva Auto Show, the "RCT". This new 991 Carrera S based supercar has all of the elements of the RUF we all …
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Driving the RUF CTR 3
RUF introduced the CTR 3 in April of 2007, exactly 20 years after the legendary "Yellowbird" (the original CTR). With the intro of the CTR 3 RUF unveiled a major engineering change; unlike the first two CTR generations with engines in the rear, the CTR 3 had a mid engine design. This shift in engine positioning provides even better balance and …
Continue to the full articleRUF Automobile GmbH Sells Stake to Lotus F1 Team Owners Genii Capital
Earlier today we learned that Porsche Motorsports North America purchased the historic ANDIAL name/brand for future use. At nearly the same time we heard that RUF, perhaps the most well know Porsche builder in the world, has sold a stake of their business to the investment firm that owns the Lotus F1 team. Genii Capital has become a …
Continue to the full articleRUF Greenster Revealed at Geneva
Big news from RUF at the Geneva Motor Show. Alois Ruf, founder and head of RUF Automobile, presented the final production version of the CTR-3, the Cayenne based Dakara and the RUF Greenster (their latest electric 911 based on the eRUF and a Porsche Targa). The New "Greenster" from Ruf based on the Original Porsche Targa and the eRuf Ruf …
Continue to the full articleRuf to Introduce an Electric Porsche Cayman
An electric Porsche is not a new idea. While in the employ of Jacob Lohner & Co Ferdinand Porsche developed an electric drive system consisting of hub mounted electric motors. The first production car off the line, using Ferdinand’s design, was introduced in 1898 and known as the System Lohner-Porsche. This simple, “carriage-like car” was driven …
Continue to the full articleThis is Pure Porsche Fan Porn! A Video History of one of the Best Known Porsche Builders; Ruf.
The more I research and write for this blog the more I enjoy what the internet has to offer. You can find so much good content if you only look in the right places. The following four-part video series is a documentary on RUF. For those of you who are new to Porsche, RUF is one of the top three Porsche builders today and some may say the best! …
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