RUF RT 12 R, a very hot 911 Porsche

No doubt this RUF RT 12 RPresented by the German trainer in the last Geneva Motor Show is one of the 911 animals we've seen more recently (not counting 9ff, Passed several villages). Thanks to the double turbocharging obtained 740 hp of six ciindros boxer 3.8 liter and its maximum torque amounts to nothing less than 940 Nm to 3,500 RPM.


Thanks to the biturbo boxer mated to a manual gearbox with six speeds, is capable of reaching 370 km / h and we understand that also makes the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h like lightning. Although we do not have these figures, AWD series incorporating it sure helps to stop the clock very quickly. If the client wishes, the RT 12 R can be ordered with RWD.

Although the external work can not please everyone, the truth is that most of the elements added or replaced by others have their reason. To keep the weight off and set the scale in 1,495 kg (Only 50 kg more than the 911 GT3 RS), Both the rear spoiler and trunk lid (in front) or ceiling, are now carbon.

Other elements to reduce weight are the windows, now plastic, lightweight aluminum doors, the carbon backets and anti-roll bars, which are integrated into the bodywork.

Having dramatically increased the power, good braking system is essential. The RUF RT 12 R mounted ceramic discs 380 mm on the front axle and 350 mm at the rear. In addition, forged aluminum wheels 19 inches have a single central nut, style racing cars.

The shoe is by rubber bands Michelin Pilot Sport Cup on measures 245/35 ZR 19 and 325/30 ZR 19 in front and behind, respectively. The price supplied by the manufacturer, not including taxes, is 279,000 euros.