Ruf Turbo Florio Explained

Ruf Turbo Florio
Manufacturer:Ruf Automobile
Related:Porsche 991 Targa 4S
Production:2015–present
Assembly:Pfaffenhausen, Germany (Ruf Automobile GmbH)
Class:Sports car (S)
Body Style:2-door targa top
Layout:Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive / all-wheel-drive
Engine:3.8 L MDA.BA twin-turbocharged Flat-6
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The Ruf Turbo Florio is a two-seater sports car produced by German car manufacturer Ruf Automobile. It was unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The name of the car comes from the Targa Florio, a Sicilian road race after which Porsche's targa top cars are also named.[1] The Turbo Florio is based on the Porsche 991 Targa 4 platform, with significant changes made to the body, engine, and structure of the car.[2]

Specifications

Powertrain

The Turbo Florio is powered by a 3.8 litre twin-turbocharged flat-six engine generating a maximum power output of 4740NaN0 at 6,500 rpm and 8350NaN0 of torque at 3,000-3,500 rpm.[3] The engine is rear mounted and the car can be configured to have an all-wheel drive or a rear-wheel drive layout.[4]

Transmission

The Turbo Florio can be equipped with either Porsche's 7-speed PDK transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission.

Exterior features

The exterior of the Turbo Florio features many aerodynamic and stylistic changes over the standard Porsche 991 targa. It has an elongated front splitter, air intake ducts on each rear fender, a rear diffuser and a duck tail spoiler on the rear of the car for optimised downforce. The car comes equipped with special 5-spoke Ruf alloy wheels.[3]

Performance

Ruf Automobile claims a top speed of 330kph for the Turbo Florio. This makes it the third fastest Ruf automobile of the four currently in production, behind the Ruf CTR3 at 380kph and the Ruf CTR (2017) at 360kph.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ruf Turbo Florio is the Turbo Targa Porsche won't sell you. Noah. Joseph. 2015-03-04. 2018-03-28.
  2. Web site: The RUF Turbo Florio Is the Rear-Wheel-Drive Targa You've Always Wanted. Brian. Silvestro. 2017-03-06. 2018-03-28.
  3. Web site: RUF Turbo Florio. Ruf Automobile. 2018-03-28.
  4. Web site: Ruf Turbo Florio Review: Targa Flourish. 2 August 2016. David. Khoo. Top Gear. 11 March 2020.
  5. Web site: RUF Models. Ruf Automobile. 2018-03-28.