#ruf ctr2

One of just 14 built, it features carbon/Kevlar bodywork and a 3.6L twin-turbo flat-six pushing 580hp. With a 217mph top speed, it was briefly the world's fastest production car.

A successor to RUF’s original CTR ‘Yellowbird’, the CTR2 was introduced by company founder Alois Ruf Jr. seven years later in 1995. Based on the 993 Turbo, the CTR2 featured not only heavily revised kevlar bodywork, but an integrated rollcage, Recaro seats, a bi-functional rear spoiler, and, most significantly an air-cooled 3.6-litre twin-turbo flat-six based on the powertrain used in the all-conquering 962 Group C prototype. At its peak in road-going trim, the flat-six was capable of 580hp, meaning the CTR2 could outsprint Ferrari’s F50 and even Jaguar’s XJ220 en-route to a mesmerizing 350kph top speed.That the CTR2 was a ballistic missile then was beyond question, but still Alois Ruf Jr was keen to prove the dynamic capabilities of his company’s new creation. Granted, a few modifications were required. On the outside, new front fenders, rear decklid, dual rear wings, and sill-extensions have been fashioned from composite materials, while the front decklid and doors are moulded from carbon fibre. That distinctive rear spoiler meanwhile meant more downforce as well as cycling greater airflow to the intercoolers. Combined, that meant the kerb weight also dropped from 1,358kg (2,994lb) to 1,273kg (2,807lb).The engine meanwhile received a lightweight flywheel, new titanium connecting rods, and an swift elbow to the power output that went up from 520bhp – though some examples had already been tuned to 580bhp – to a dizzing 702bhp. Torque also received a boost from 686Nm (506lb ft) to 786Nm (575lb ft), all of which was sent to the rear wheels via a RUF-developed six-speed manual transmission.

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Based on the Porsche 993, the RUF CTR2 is twin-turbo flat-six madness. Clocking in at 350 km/h (217 mph), it became one of the fastest road cars of the 1990s. Absolute peak 90s supercar territory.

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