RUF announces Rt 12 S with 685hp

RUF Rt 12 S

By Zack Newmark
July 24, 2009 3:03 PM
Filed Under: German, Porsche, Tuners

German tuners RUF have developed their work on the 997, with this release of the RUF Rt 12 S. An upgrade from the non-"S" model released in Essen five years ago, the new car gets 685 horsepower from a modified biturbo boxer engine. This is a step up of about 35hp from the Rt 12. The new version also sees a maximum torque output of 880 Nm.

Although bodywork appears to be mostly the same as the previous version, there are definitely a few differences. For example, the sideview mirrors have now been lifted from the RUF CTR 3, and the carbon rear spoiler looks to be a bit bigger with its "tearing edge." Rear fenders are also a bit larger, and have new air ducts carved into them. LED lights are inserted into the slot where the fog lamps had been. They also use LEDs for the turn signals. Ruf is introducing a newly designed roll cage for this car, something they are including as a standard feature on the vehicle.

The car makes use of custom 19-inch light alloys which neatly house the big ceramic disc brakes. As an option, hydraulics can be added to adjust the ride height by as much as 50mm with the push of a button. Inside, the driver is kept in place by either bucket seats or sport seats. Also, the steering wheel supposedly offers the perfect amount of grip, and has been designed to provide "fatique-proof driving."

Like its predecessor, the new model can be delivered with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The RUF RT 12 S is now available for order at a cost of €255,900, excluding VAT.

Big thanks to Daniel for the tip!

Source: RUF

Press Release (Click to expand)

The new dimension of driving pleasure is the RUF Rt 12 S. This high performance sports car connects high end performance with complete road capability.The refined biturbo boxer engine with 504 kW (685 hp) develops a maximal torque of 880 Nm and even satisfies highest demands. The roll cage which is integrated in the ceiling has been developed by RUF and belongs to the standard equipment of the Rt 12 S.The new RUF sets a new course with the dynamic design of the front with separate LED alternative lamps for the position light and the turn signals. A discreet carbon rear spoiler with tearing edge, air ducts which are harmonically integrated in the widened rear fenders and exterior mirrors from the RUF CTR 3 complete the appearance of the Rt 12 S.The RUF has forged 19 inch light alloy wheels in the front and in the rear. Behind you can see the ceramic brake discs of this high performance brake system. The chassis and the aerodynamics are tuned to a maximum speed of 360 km/h.Optionally we can deliver a height adjustable front axle which hydraulically offers 50 millimetres more chassis clearance by pushing a button for passing basement garages and higher curbs easily.The interior is constructed for a RUF known functionality. Extremely contoured bucket seats or comfortable sport seats and a steering wheel with maximum grip offer the right ergonomics for fatigue-proof driving. Applications in varnish, aluminium or carbon are possible and offer the client an individual scope of design.

The RUF Rt 12 S coupé can optionally be delivered with rear drive or four-wheel drive and costs 255,900.00 Euro (plus VAT).

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Tags: Porsche 997, Porsche 911, RUF Rt 12 S, RUF

Comments

khlbt

July 24, 2009 3:33 PM

Cool...1st post...yes please, would love one in gunmetal grey, thank you :)

catchmyshadow

July 24, 2009 3:35 PM

RUF is great, most reliable High Performance Tuner for Porsches imho.

Racketeer

July 24, 2009 4:30 PM

RUF is NOT a tuner. They are a car manufacturer!

scratchy996

July 24, 2009 5:11 PM

true. "Ruf Automobile GmbH is a German automobile manufacturer. Rufs are built from unmarked Porsche bodies and chassis. When a chassis arrives, Ruf builds their own independent work into the car. Because Ruf installs many of their own-made parts, the company is recognized as a manufacturer by the German government."

catchmyshadow

July 24, 2009 6:53 PM

they are a tuner but also a car manufacturer, u can get upgrades for stock 911s as well. here in germany we call them all tuners.

mpower333

July 24, 2009 5:36 PM

Regardless of how the german government classifies them. They are a tuner and though they are the best, they look like porsche's they are configured like porsches, they use most of the parts from porsche (sometimes very slightly reworked). Without Porsche and it's unbelievable cooperation there would be no RUF.

scratchy996

July 24, 2009 7:42 PM

they are like Saleen. they tune some Mustangs but they also build the S7. you can't call the S7 a tuned Ford, just like you can't call the CRT3 a tuned 911.

eme7

July 24, 2009 7:50 PM

I prefere the CTR· whit MID engine and 700hp :)...but the shape of it...its just awsome

mpower333

July 24, 2009 8:13 PM

I hear what your saying but the Saleen S7 does not even closely resemble any Ford I've ever seen. It also shares almost no parts sans drive train with any ford. A CTR 3 looks like a cayman mashed together with a 911 then stretched. That interior looks very familiar oh yea its also from a 911. Saleen made it's own unique car from the ground up from the chassis, body, interior and styling. Aside from the rear chassis RUF took a bin of Porsche parts and simply re assembled them.

Edited by user on July 24, 2009 at 8:17 PM

scratchy996

July 24, 2009 9:56 PM

while the S7 doesn't look like a Ford , the CTR-3 looks like a Porsche because they wanted it that way and only a few body parts in the front are from a 911. but the chassis is redesigned, the gearbox and suspensions are specially built and RUF engines are based on Porsche engines but re-engineered and built with RUF parts.

anyway , i used the Saleen as an example, probably not the best example. another example is Wiesmann, they use a bunch of BMW parts but they are a manufacturer.

TheAlchemist

July 25, 2009 5:30 AM

Who cares what the S7 is supposed to be, or look like. Just give me that Porsche!

noworkday

July 25, 2009 4:09 PM

WCF com'n stop it please. Get yourself some new editors. Ruf is not a tuner!!! if "automotive editor" does not know this, then he needs to write about something else.

spamme

July 26, 2009 4:33 AM

can I have one, please? :)

e36mmm

July 26, 2009 3:20 PM

they are a manufacturer that come up with their own work starting with an empty porsche chassis. aside from that they also do tuning for porsche customers. manufacturer is the right word. and thank god they came up with this article after i told them about a month ago that rt12 s was released and they didnt cover it :)

e36mmm

July 26, 2009 3:21 PM

ill take one in black please :)

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