Official RUF CTR3 Thread (Pics & info on the Cayman-based supercar)

[Just_me]

RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

Exactly 20 years after we saw the original CTR, German tuning house RUF has announced the introduction of its third generation CTR3 coinciding with the launch of its new plant in Bahrain. The latest version will be based on the Porsche Cayman and like the original, the CTR3 will be one of the fastest Porsches on offer when it’s released.

Starting with the Porsche Cayman body, RUF has utilized racing technologies first seen on its 911-based RT12 offering. Powering the CTR3 is a twin-turbo 3.8L flat six engine pumping out 700hp at 7,000rpm with torque topping out at 890Nm. To save weight its developers added several unique body panels made from lightweight aluminum and carbon-fiber as well as a new lattice tubing spaceframe. Drive is sent to the wheels via a rumoured seven-speed sequential automatic gearbox that’s said to allow the CTR3 to reach a top speed of 360km/h.

When the original CTR was released in 1987, it out-performed many of the supercars of its era including cars like the Ferrari F40, Lamborghini Countach and even Porsche’s own 959. The CTR3 is set to do the same but won’t come cheap as pricing is expected to fall around the €300,000 mark.

[audi_rudy]

so what exactly is this thing going to be?

[Bruce]

Originally Posted by audi_rudy

so what exactly is this thing going to be?

In the past Ruf's CTR division has always been reserved for the cream of the crop 911. Here's the best example (IMO)



I expect the new CTR will follow the trend and further improve the 911.

[Bruce]

And of course..

[Just_me]

RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

Exactly 20 years after we saw the original CTR, German tuning house RUF has announced the introduction of its third generation CTR3 coinciding with the launch of its new plant in Bahrain. The latest version will be based on the Porsche Cayman and like the original, the CTR3 will be one of the fastest Porsches on offer when it’s released.

Starting with the Porsche Cayman body, RUF has utilized racing technologies first seen on its 911-based RT12 offering. Powering the CTR3 is a twin-turbo 3.8L flat six engine pumping out 700hp at 7,000rpm with torque topping out at 890Nm. To save weight its developers added several unique body panels made from lightweight aluminum and carbon-fiber as well as a new lattice tubing spaceframe. Drive is sent to the wheels via a rumoured seven-speed sequential automatic gearbox that’s said to allow the CTR3 to reach a top speed of 360km/h.

When the original CTR was released in 1987, it out-performed many of the supercars of its era including cars like the Ferrari F40, Lamborghini Countach and even Porsche’s own 959. The CTR3 is set to do the same but won’t come cheap as pricing is expected to fall around the €300,000 mark.

[The Emperor]

Originally Posted by Just_me

When the original CTR was released in 1987, it out-performed many of the supercars of its era including cars like the Ferrari F40, Lamborghini Countach and even Porsche’s own 959. The CTR3 is set to do the same but won’t come cheap as pricing is expected to fall around the €300,000 mark.

No, thanks!

[Bruce]

That's a surprise, I never thought a "CTR" would be anything other than a 911.

Eitherway, I'd be interested if it can truly match that top speed claim of 360 km/h. Can't wait for a test from Sport Auto or Auto Motor und Sport!

[Just_me]

and finally some images

[Bruce]

Am I the only one that thinks that looks great?

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by 7.3 AMG

Am I the only one that thinks that looks great?

im not so sure about the ducktail