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2011 RUF Rt 12 R

RUF proudly presents the all new Rt 12 R at the 2011 Geneva International Motorshow (3rd to 13th March). The 3.8 litre bi-turbo boxer engine delivers 537 kW (730 bhp) of power with a maximum torque figure of 940 Nm. A six speed gearbox deals with the power transmission and the 4WD system ensures optimal traction under all driving conditions. The lightweight R using design details originating from motor racing is an optimal choice of vehicle for the race track. The supension is also adjustable.

Technical details:

Carbon-Fibre rear spoiler
Lightweight front with carbon fibre wings
Carbon fibre front luggage cover
Optional carbon roof
Aluminium doors with lightweight interior fittings
Synthetic side and rear windows
Carbon bucket seats
Rollcage and crossbar integrated into the interior paneling (IRC)
Ceramic brakes, disc diameter 380 mm front, 350 mm rear
Forged aluminium wheels with central locking nut, 9J x 19 front, 12J x 19 rear
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tyres, 245/35 ZR 19 front, 325/30 ZR 19 rear

In Detail

type Professionally Tuned Car
released at 2011 Geneva Motor Show
built at Germany
price €/td> €279,000
engine Aluminum M96/70S Flat-6
position Rear Longitudinal
aspiration Borg Warner Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) Twin Turbos
valvetrain DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Bosch Motronic DME 7.8 Fuel injection
displacement 3800 cc / 231.89 in³
compression 9:1
power 537 kw / 720.1 bhp @ 7000 rpm
specific output 189.5 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 453.46 bhp per tonne
torque 940 nm / 693.3 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
body / frame Unit Steel
driven wheels 4WD w/PSM, PTM
wheel type Forged Aluminum Alloy
front tires 235/35ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport 2
rear tires 305/30ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport 2
front brakes PCCB Ceramic Discs w/Brembro 6-Piston Calipers, ABS
rear brakes PCCB Ceramic Discs w/Brembro 4-Piston Calipers, ABS
front wheels F 48.26 x 21.59 cm / 19 x 11 in
rear wheels R 48.26 x 27.94 cm / 19 x 11 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
f suspension MacPherson Struts w/Lower Control Arms, Coil Springs, Gas Pressurized Twin-Tube Shock Absorbers, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension Multi-link w/Coil Springs, Single Sleeve Gas Pressurized Shock Absorbers
curb weight 1588 kg / 3500 lbs
wheelbase 2350 mm / 92.5 in
front track 1490 mm / 58.7 in
rear track 1548 mm / 60.9 in
length 4450 mm / 175.2 in
width 1852 mm / 72.9 in
height 1300 mm / 51.2 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios 3.82:1, 2.14:1, 1.48:1, 1.18:1, 0.97:1, 0.79:1
final drive 3.44:1
top speed ~370 kph / 229.77 mph