PV996TT's RUF R Turbo (550) took the swedish record in the standing 500 m and 1000 m last year.

As far as I know there are no places were you could do a standing, or running, mile, except a public road. Our bomb planes weren't heavy enough to build that long strips.


Regarding the Rt12, since it hit 300 km/h in 1.411 meters only I am pretty confident it would hit the mile (1.609 m) "a bit faster."
Not sure my math is correct here but I guess it would have about 2 seconds + to accelerate further into the 300s.

 

>>we just don't have any place in the US where we can run 200 MPH all day.


Actually we do have some good roads in Nv,closed to the public,with straights as long as 14 miles.

http://www.openroadracing.com/galler...ds/SS_Hwy_view

I have always hoped Chad would visit when he is all done with his Killer
Angel mods.

Hey Markski,check this out after you run Big Bend!

Cheers

R

 

Check out the opening video here, sound on!
That's from the Pony Express, Nevada.

http://www.automobil.se/

Roland Roth's RUF Turbo R, Alois Ruf's old car.
http://www.automobil.se/zino.aspx?articleID=11032

 

I and a few others are going to give this a try this year!

Looks like it is a must do for a speed Freak, and Roland is a wonderful
helper/source of knowledge!

Marty K.

 

http://www.svspower.com/videos.aspx?nav=6

Taken from the one Texas Mile website:

0-1 mile:
2006 Z06 were all in the 178 -180 mph range
2004 Ruf Nardo (590) = 183 mph
ZX12r Kawasaki = 183 MPH (isnt that what VR alex raced on the street?)
fastest Turbo Busa = 200 MPH
The overall winner (many body mods):
Viper twin turbo (owner is Ron Misjak) == 216 MPH !!! HOLY S**T !!
1255 Rear wheel horsepower !

enjoy the vid,

Marty K.

 

Erik
Thanks for the *reminder*... the article was written by my navigator Anders,a Swedish resident.You know him?

The noisy Vette in the video is Jeff,from Idaho.He is about 20-35 mph slower than the fastest cars. I happened to be at the timing traps when that run was made.


Marty,we are ready to rock and roll. We have the ZC turbos all broken in and dialed. Hoping for a comfortable 215 this year! It is what it is!


Cheers

R

 

NICEEEE I would love to try and make it down to an open road event, so many things on list to do this year, hmm!

BTW, on the RUF 550 cars, do they upgrades the intercoolers or headers, what wastegates are used? Do they usually also upgrade clutch and LW flywheel? My car has like no lag, its amazing and just wondering every component used, and if i can even upgrade wastegates, but i guess not necessary!

 

Yes I do. We met before he went to the US.

 

Paging AdamT...

 

Impressive numbers, yes. Wasn't this the same GTR-750 which caught fire and burned to the ground while testing later on?

 

I have no idea.

 

this is whats included in the 550 kit :converted turbo charger, control unit, RUF intake manifold, sport air filter, RUF exhaust system and reinforced clutch

 

Ahh i see, would some header's, wastegates be beneficiary in any way? I was under the impression i had a lightweight flywheel as well, dont know!

 

According to their website, you have:

RUF Rturbo 550 PS
Power Output(DIN) - 405 kW (550 bhp)
at Engine Speed - 6000 rpm
Output(DIN) - 113 kW/L (153 bhp/L)
Displacement - 3.600 cm³
Maximum Torque - 780 Nm
at Engine Speed - 4000 rpm
Compression Ratio - 9.4 : 1
Consist of: converted turbo charger, control unit, RUF intake manifold, sport air filter, RUF exhaust system and reinforced clutch

http://www.rufautocentre.com/conversions/996Turbo.asp

If you want more info, call them at:

1-888-783-6872

 

When we ordered our first 550 kit we expected a small shipment, but 2 large boxes arrived and we were plesantly surprised. It's always nice when you get more than you expected.

New wastegates are included.

If the car has no lag, why bother to "upgrade" it?