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RUF CTR 3.4 Turbo (469 Hp)
Overall Rating
RUF CTR:
The Ruf CTR also known as the CTR Yellowbird or simply Yellowbird, is a limited-production, high performance sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Ruf Automobile. Introduced for the 1987 model year and based on the Porsche 911, the CTR featured an enlarged and highly tuned version of Porsche's 3. 2 litre flat-six cylinder engine, lightened body panels, an integrated roll cage , upgraded suspension and braking systems, a custom-designed transmission, and several unique trim pieces such as polyurethane bumpers, and the use of the side-mounted oil filler necessitated by relocating the oil tank forward to clear the intercooler on that side....(Read more on Wikipedia)
CTR Overview:
RUF CTR (CTR). With 553 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1170 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 335 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The RUF CTR predates modern crash testing standards like Euro NCAP. As a high-performance vehicle from the late 1980s, its safety features are rudimentary compared to contemporary cars, focusing more on driver control and performance.
3.4 Turbo (469 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An absolutely legendary engine, the twin-turbo 3.4L boxer delivered groundbreaking performance for its era, making the CTR one of the fastest production cars in the world. Its power delivery is brutal and exhilarating.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is not a consideration for an engine of this caliber and era. Expect very high consumption, typical of a high-performance, twin-turbocharged supercar from the late 1980s.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic performance and speed
- • Exceptional handling and driver engagement
- • Legendary status and rarity
- • Timeless design
- • Masterpiece of engineering
Cons:
- • Extremely high purchase and maintenance costs
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Challenging to drive at the limit
- • Very firm ride quality
- • Limited practicality
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | RUF |
| Model: | CTR |
| Generation: | CTR |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.4 Turbo (469 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1987 |
| End of production: | 1991 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 469 Hp @ 5950 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 139.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 553 Nm @ 5100 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3367 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine layout: | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 98 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 74.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 7.5:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6800 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 335 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 2.5 kg/Hp, 400.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.1 kg/Nm, 472.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1170 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4290 mm mm |
| Width: | 1775 mm mm |
| Height: | 1311 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2273 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1433 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1491 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 215/45 R17; 255/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 8.0J x 17; 10J x 17 |
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