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Not to be confused with Ruf RK.
Ruf R Kompressor
Overview
ManufacturerRuf
Production2006–2009
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style
LayoutRear engine, rear wheel drive / all wheel drive
RelatedPorsche 997
Powertrain
Engine3.6 L (219.7 cu in) supercharged Flat-6
3.8 L (231.9 cu in) supercharged flat-6
Transmission6-speed manual
5-speed RUFtronic automatic

The Ruf R Kompressor is a sports car introduced in 2006 and built by Ruf Automobile of Germany. Like certain other Ruf models, The R Kompressor was offered both as a complete ground-up car with a unique Ruf VIN or as conversion for an existing 997 retaining the original Porsche VIN.

Specifications

The R Kompressor is based on the Porsche 997 and 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 liter flat-6 engine.[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 & Track measured 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 both Kevlar and carbon 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

  1. ^ PH, Street63 (2019-02-25). "That's Not A Porsche: The Red Baron RUF". DriveTribe. Retrieved 2019-11-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Streather, Adrian (2016-07-15). Porsche 997 2004-2012: Porsche Excellence. Veloce Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84584-620-6.
  3. ^ Mitani, Sam (2006-04-19). "Super Tuners: Ruf 3.8 R Kompressor". Road & Track. Retrieved 2019-11-14.
  4. ^ www.topspeed.com https://www.topspeed.com/cars/ruf/2006-ruf-r-kompressor-ar3925.html. Retrieved 2019-11-14. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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