Ruf R Kompressor
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| Ruf R Kompressor | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ruf |
| Production | 2006–2009 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car(S) |
| Body style |
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| Layout | Rear engine,rear wheel drive/all wheel drive |
| Related | Porsche 997 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.6 L (219.7 cu in)superchargedFlat-6 3.8 L (231.9 cu in)superchargedflat-6 |
| Transmission | 6-speedmanual 5-speed RUFtronic automatic |
TheRuf R Kompressoris a sports car introduced in 2006 and built byRuf AutomobileofGermany.Like certain other Ruf models, The R Kompressor was offered both as a complete ground-up car with a unique RufVINor as conversion for an existing 997 retaining the original Porsche VIN.
Specifications
[edit]The R Kompressor is based on thePorsche 997and is offered as a coupe or cabriolet as well, with a choice of rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and with a choice of a 3.6 or 3.8 literflat-6engine.[1]All models come standard with a 6-speed manual transmission but a 5-speed RUFtronic automatic transmission with paddle shift was also offered as an option. Both the 3.6 and 3.8 engines have been upgraded with a centrifugal type (supercharger) and an intercooler for each cylinder row, as well as a new intake and exhaust system. The supercharged 3.6 L engine produces 409 hp (305 kW) at 7000 rpm and 332 lbf⋅ft (450 N⋅m) of torque at 5500 rpm.[2]The supercharged 3.8 L engine produces 429 hp (320 kW) at 6000 rpm and 347 lb⋅ft (470 N⋅m) of torque between 2800 and 6200 rpm.Road & Trackmeasured a 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) time of 4.0 seconds for the 3.8.[3]On the exterior, changes to the original 997 design include wider fenders, a restyled front air dam, new rear wing, side mirrors and the signature Ruf designed wheels measuring 19 x 8.5 inches in the front and 19 x 11 inches in the rear.[4]Additionally, to save weight, the engine hood and spoiler are made of bothKevlarandcarbon fiber.Mechanically, the R Kompressor features Ruf/Bilstein tuned suspension and high performance Ruf brakes. The interior features a slew of Ruf bits as well including the instrumentation, bucket seats, sport steering wheel, gear knob and aluminum foot rest and pedal set.
References
[edit]- ^PH, Street63 (2019-02-25)."That's Not A Porsche: The Red Baron RUF".DriveTribe.Retrieved2019-11-14.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^Streather, Adrian (2016-07-15).Porsche 997 2004-2012: Porsche Excellence.Veloce Publishing Ltd.ISBN978-1-84584-620-6.
- ^Mitani, Sam (2006-04-19)."Super Tuners: Ruf 3.8 R Kompressor".Road & Track.Retrieved2019-11-14.
- ^"2006 RUF R Kompressor @ Top Speed".topspeed.24 March 2006.Retrieved2019-11-14.
External links
[edit]Ruf Automobile official homepage
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