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

[Zafiro]

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]

Re: Sneak preview: RUF CTR III

so what exactly is this thing going to be?

 

[Bruce]

Re: Sneak preview: RUF CTR III

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]

Re: Sneak preview: RUF CTR III

And of course..

 

[Zafiro]

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.

 

[PanterroR]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

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]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

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!

 

[Zafiro]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

and finally some images

 

[Bruce]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

Am I the only one that thinks that looks great?

 

[Zafiro]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

Am I the only one that thinks that looks great?

im not so sure about the ducktail

 

[Zonda]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

^^ Me too. Seems very likable otherwise.

 

[Zafiro]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

 

[Tarek]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

I absoultely hate it

 

[MikeJ]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

I think it looks good, even if the ducktail spoiler is a bit more prominent than I'd like it to be.

 

[Mr. Chigga_Chan]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

Ick, that rear....stuff...doesn't look good at all too me. The car would be perfect if they could keep the Cayman looking like a Cayman instead of trying to make a whole new car.

All the performance potential in this car though, are incredible. This is going to show how capable the Cayman chassis truly is, and what a monster Porsche engineered. 700hp in this car is going to be in the Super-duper car kingdom.....this is crazy!

 

[Zafiro]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

 

[Zafiro]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

weight 1380 kg

 

[vabboud]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

is it me or those 911 headlights?

 

[Bruce]

Re: RUF announces 360KMH Porsche Cayman-based CTR3

is it me or those 911 headlights?

No, you're right. In fact it appears to have nearly the same front end as the RT12 (not that I have a problem with that)

 

[Alx]

Full official specs, new photos of the RUF CTR 3


Click image for an updated photo gallery

var digg_url = 'http://www.digg.com/design/Official_technical_specs_new_images_of_the_RUF_CTR_3'; First things first: Contrary to what was widely reported yesterday (including here), the RUF CTR 3 is not derived from the Porsche Cayman. That makes it no less amazing, as the technical data pasted after the jump bears out. The CTR 3's bodywork is a RUF creation in aluminum and carbon fiber, and the earlier reports stating that the car is Cayman-based were probably a result of the automaker's use of the mid-engined Porsche coupe's taillamps. That's where it ends, however.

The 3,746cc twin-turbocharged flat six produces 700 horsepower and over 656 lb-ft of torque, which, according to RUF, enables the CTR3 to run from zero to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and max out at 235 mph. Shifts come courtesy of a six-speed sequential manual gearbox. The tall shifter is capped with a metal knob and features prominently in the Ruf's leather-lined cabin. 15" 6-piston ceramic-composite brakes fore and aft handle the task of stopping this rocketship. The brakes are tucked behind a set five-spoke wheels sized 19" in front and 20" in back. As much a supercar as the Enzo, Carrera GT, and SLR McLaren, the CTR 3 is priced accordingly at €380,000 plus VAT. That's over $510,000 US dollars at the current exchange rate, and for the buyers who would consider adding one to their collections, it's probably worth every single penny.

[Source: RUF]

Gallery: RUF CTR 3



RUF CTR 3 Technical data

Body
Body build in steel, aluminium and kevlar-carbon. Rollover protection in A-pillar and in birdcage. The birdcage forms a torsion resistant unit with the front chassis by joining to the sill beam and the A pillar.

Front structure: steel, zinc dipped
Safety passenger compartment: steel, zinc dipped
Engine and transmission frame: space frame and birdcage
Front bonnet and doors: aluminium
Body shell: Kevlar-Carbon composite

Engine
Type: turbocharged boxer
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 3,746 cc / 228.6 in3
Bore: 102 mm / 4.01 in
Stroke: 76.4 mm / 3.01 in
Output: 515 kW (700 hp) at 7,000 rpm
Max. torque: 890 Nm / 656.5 lb-ft
Compression ratio: 9.2 : 1
Engine control unit: Bosch Motronic with OBD-2
Turbo charger: two KKK turbo chargers
Intercooler: two air-air-intercoolers

Transmission
Power delivery: rear wheel drive
Transmission: sequential 6-speed-manual transmission, transversal, angle drive, shift indicator in the instrument panel
Limited slip differential: multi-disc locking differential
Locking value load / deceleration: 40 % / 60 %

Chassis
Front axle: McPherson struts, anti-roll bar
Rear axle: multilink rear axle, anti-roll bar, horizontal coil over shock absorbers
Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion

Brakes
Brake calipers front/rear: 6 piston fixed light alloy calipers
Brake discs front/rear: ventilated and cross drilled ceramic composite discs
Brake disc diameter front/rear: 380 mm / 15 in / 380 mm / 15 in
Anti-lock braking system: Bosch ABS 8.0

Wheels and tyres
Wheels front/rear: 8.5" x 19 / 12.5" x 20
Tyres front/ rear: 255/35 ZR 19 / 335/30 ZR 20

Size and weights
Length: 4,445 mm / 175.0 in
Width: 1,944 mm / 76.5 in
Height : 1,200 mm / 47.2 in
Wheelbase: 2,625 mm / 103.3 in
Front track: 1,506 mm / 59.3 in
Rear track: 1,585 mm / 62.4 in

Empty weight with 6 speed manual transmission
According to DIN: 1,400 kg / 3,086.4 lbs
According to EG-standards: 1,475 kg / 3,251.8 lbs

Performance
Top speed: 375 kph / 235 mph
0-100 kph / 0 – 62 mph: 3.2 sec

Price
Euro 380,000.00 (plus VAT)