Anyone driven the Ruf RT12?
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05-10-2006, 09:38 PM
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Anyone driven the Ruf RT12?
Considering the new GT3 and was wondering if the RT12 from Ruf might be a good alternative in case GT3 is a little too stiff for around town driving. Anyone have any experience with one of these? I should qualify this by saying the supercharged version.
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05-11-2006, 12:24 AM
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I think we need some clarification:
1. Supercharged version of the GT3?
2. You are considering the RUF RT12 in lieu of the GT3? The RT12 is a $350K vehicle...just want to clarify.
1. Supercharged version of the GT3?
2. You are considering the RUF RT12 in lieu of the GT3? The RT12 is a $350K vehicle...just want to clarify.
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05-11-2006, 10:40 AM
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I believe Erik drove the RT12 and gave a fantastic report with awesome pictures as well
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05-11-2006, 02:48 PM
strictly speaking, the "RT12" designation applies only to the 3.8 liter 650HP model.
there IS of course a 997-based Ruf Kompressor with a body kit that makes it look almost identical to the RT12 (main difference being that the RT12's rear fenders are about 2 inches wider than a standard 997 C4S).
there have been some test drives of both cars-- RT12 and Ruf Kompressor-- in magazines lately. RT12 was in the may issue of European Car and also I think of Sports Car International. Ruf Kompressor got a nice article in GT Purely Porsche recently.
good luck!
there IS of course a 997-based Ruf Kompressor with a body kit that makes it look almost identical to the RT12 (main difference being that the RT12's rear fenders are about 2 inches wider than a standard 997 C4S).
there have been some test drives of both cars-- RT12 and Ruf Kompressor-- in magazines lately. RT12 was in the may issue of European Car and also I think of Sports Car International. Ruf Kompressor got a nice article in GT Purely Porsche recently.
good luck!
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05-11-2006, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by hesperus
strictly speaking, the "RT12" designation applies only to the 3.8 liter 650HP model.
there IS of course a 997-based Ruf Kompressor with a body kit that makes it look almost identical to the RT12 (main difference being that the RT12's rear fenders are about 2 inches wider than a standard 997 C4S).
there have been some test drives of both cars-- RT12 and Ruf Kompressor-- in magazines lately. RT12 was in the may issue of European Car and also I think of Sports Car International. Ruf Kompressor got a nice article in GT Purely Porsche recently.
good luck!
there IS of course a 997-based Ruf Kompressor with a body kit that makes it look almost identical to the RT12 (main difference being that the RT12's rear fenders are about 2 inches wider than a standard 997 C4S).
there have been some test drives of both cars-- RT12 and Ruf Kompressor-- in magazines lately. RT12 was in the may issue of European Car and also I think of Sports Car International. Ruf Kompressor got a nice article in GT Purely Porsche recently.
good luck!
I finally found the posts after searching for "kompressor" I thought there were two different RT12 models but have been straightened out! Thanks for the help. Now I just need to get a test drive!
#9
05-11-2006, 03:23 PM
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I have driven a 997 converted to the "R" Kompressor with all the mods you speak of. I would say it is easily as fast as my old 996 Turbo. It's a great car.
#10
05-11-2006, 03:34 PM
Originally Posted by hesperus
strictly speaking, the "RT12" designation applies only to the 3.8 liter 650HP model.
The RT12 designation applies also to the 530bhp and 560bhp versions of the same car (all twin-turbo). The RT12 is therefore one model with three engine options (with the 530bhp one as standard).
Some R-Kompressors are visually identical (most aren't) and can even include the rear intercooler scoops, which a friend of mine had built into his so in future he can easily upgrade to a turbo-engine.
Guy
#11
05-11-2006, 03:41 PM
Originally Posted by Guy
Just a slight correction.........
The RT12 designation applies also to the 530bhp and 560bhp versions of the same car (all twin-turbo). The RT12 is therefore one model with three engine options (with the 530bhp one as standard).
Guy
The RT12 designation applies also to the 530bhp and 560bhp versions of the same car (all twin-turbo). The RT12 is therefore one model with three engine options (with the 530bhp one as standard).
Guy
#12
05-12-2006, 04:36 PM
Originally Posted by MJC123
I have driven a 997 converted to the "R" Kompressor with all the mods you speak of. I would say it is easily as fast as my old 996 Turbo. It's a great car.
In a test I think it was about 2 secs faster than the 996TT on track as well.
(I have driven the RT12 as well. And the R Kompressor)
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