Ruf R Kompressor Explained

Related:Porsche 997
Transmission:6-speed manual
5-speed RUFtronic automatic
Ruf R Kompressor
Engine:3.61NaN1 supercharged Flat-6
3.81NaN1 supercharged flat-6
Layout:Rear engine, rear wheel drive / all wheel drive
Production:2006–2009
Class:Sports car (S)
Manufacturer:Ruf
Sp:uk

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 305abbr=on0abbr=on at 7000 rpm and 450abbr=on0abbr=on of torque at 5500 rpm.[2] The supercharged 3.8 L engine produces 320abbr=on0abbr=on at 6000 rpm and 347lbft 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. Web site: That's Not A Porsche: The Red Baron RUF. PH. Street63. 2019-02-25. DriveTribe. en. 2019-11-14.
  2. Book: Streather, Adrian. Porsche 997 2004-2012: Porsche Excellence. 2016-07-15. Veloce Publishing Ltd. 978-1-84584-620-6. en.
  3. Web site: Super Tuners: Ruf 3.8 R Kompressor. Mitani. Sam. 2006-04-19. Road & Track. en-US. 2019-11-14.
  4. Web site: 2006 RUF R Kompressor @ Top Speed . www.topspeed.com. 2019-11-14. 24 March 2006 .

External links

Ruf Automobile official homepage