At a Glance ROAD 0-60 mph 3.8 sec 2002 Ruf 1 Rturbo 0- ⁄4 mile 11.9 sec RT Ruf Automobile GmbH, Mindelheimer Strasse 21, D-87772, Pfaffenhausen, Germany; Top speed est 212 mph TEST www.ruf-automobiles.com Price as tested incl std equip. (dual airbags, integrated rollcage, ABS, limited slip, leather upholstery, Skidpad 0.97g Recaro sport seats, Ruf steering wheel and instrumentation, auto. climate control, AM/FM stereo/cas- List Price: $200,000 sette/CD, keyless entry, anti-theft system, Turbo engine w/Ruf camshafts, exhaust system, repro- Slalom 65.7 mph grammed engine management, addtl radiator, 911 GT2 transaxle, front/rear spoiler, side skirts; pwr Price as Tested: $216,880 windows, mirrors & door locks); luxury tax ($6880), transportation & import charge ($10,000). Brake rating very good SPECIFICATIONS Engine Chassis & Body General Data Drivetrain Type.......aluminum block & heads, Layout.......rear engine/rear drive Curb weight.......est 3375 lb Transmission: 6-speed manual twin-turbocharged flat-6 Body/frame.......unit steel Test weight.......est 3550 lb Gear Ratio Overall ratio (Rpm) Mph Valvetrain.......dohc 4-valve/cyl Brakes: Front.......13.0-in. vented discs Weight dist (with 1st 3.82:1 13.14:1 (6800) 39 Displacement.......220 cu in./3600 cc Rear.......13.0-in. vented discs driver), f/r, %.......est 38/62 2nd 2.05:1 7.05:1 (7000) 73 Bore x stroke.......3.94 x 3.01 in./ Assist type.......vacuum assist,ABS Wheelbase.......92.5 in. 3rd 1.41:1 4.85:1 (7000) 109 100.0 x 76.4 mm Total swept area.......634 sq in. Track, f/r.......57.7 in./58.3 in. 4th 1.12:1 3.85:1 (7000) 137 Compression ratio ......9.4:1 Swept area/ton.......358 sq in. Length.......174.6 in. 5th 0.92:1 3.16:1 (7000) 167 Horsepower (DIN).......520 bhp @ 6000 rpm Wheels.......cast alloy; Width.......69.5 in. 6th 0.75:1 2.45:1 est (6900) 212 1 Bhp/liter.......144.4 18 x 8 ⁄2 f, 18 x 10 r Height.......50.2 in. Final drive ratio......................................................................3.44:1 Torque.......546 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm Tires .......Pirelli P Zero Asimetrico; Ground clearance.......5.5 in. Engine rpm @ 60 mph in top gear.........................2100 Redline.......7000 rpm P225/40ZR-18 N3 f, Trunk space.......3.9 cu ft Fuel injection.......elect. sequential port P295/30ZR-18 N3 r Instrumentation Accommodations Fuel.......premium unleaded, Steering.......rack & pinion, pwr asst 350-km/h (218 mph) speedometer, 8000-rpm ....... 91 pump octane Overall ratio 16.9:1 Seating capacity.......2 tachometer, fuel level, coolant temp, volts, ....... Turns, lock to lock 3.0 Head room.......40.0 in. oil pressure Warranty ....... Turning circle 34.8 ft Seat width.......2 x 15.0 in. Safety Basic warranty.......1 year/unlimited miles Suspension Leg room.......45.0 in. Front: MacPherson struts, lower track- Powertrain.......1 year/unlimited miles Seatback adjustment.......fixed at 30 deg dual front and seat-mounted side airbags, control arms, coil springs, Rust-through.......6 years/unlimited miles Seat travel.......9.5 in. seatbelt pretensioners, tube shocks, anti-roll bar anti-lock braking, Rear: 5-link, coil springs, tube traction control shocks, anti-roll bar (all standard equip.) PERFORMANCE Acceleration 100 Braking Handling 90 Time to speed Seconds Minimum stopping distance Lateral acceleration 0–30 mph.......1.4 80 From 60 mph.......126 ft (200-ft skidpad).......0.97g 0–40 mph.......2.2 From 80 mph.......225 ft Balance .............mild understeer 70 0–50 mph.......3.1 Control.......excellent Speed through 0–60 mph.......3.8 60 Brake feel.......very good 700-ft slalom.......65.7 mph 0–70 mph.......4.5 Overall brake rating.......very good ....... 50 Balance mild understeer 0–80 mph.......6.1 Subjective ratings consist of excellent, very good, good, Lateral seat support.......excellent MPH 0–90 mph.......7.0 40 average, poor; na means information is not available. 0–100 mph.......8.1 Interior Noise 30 Fuel Economy Time to distance Idle in neutral.......63 dBA 0–100 ft.......2.6 20 Our driving.......est 15.7 mpg 2002 RUF RTURBO Maximum in 1st gear.......83 dBA 1 ....... 0–500 ft.......6.6 ⁄4 mile: 11.9 sec. @ 122.7 mph EPA city/highway na 10 Constant 50 mph.......76 dBA 0–900 ft.......9.4 Cruise range.......est 353 miles 70 mph.......79 dBA 1 0—1320 ft ( ⁄4 mile).......11.9 @ 122.7 mph 0 SEC 5 10 15 20 25 30 Fuel capacity.......23.5 gal. Test Notes: Test Conditions: On the drag strip, the Rturbo’s power delivery during the ac- excellent feedback to direct the car’s mild understeer character. celeration run is absolutely smooth and seems never-ending. The little turbo lag exhibited allows the car’s dynamic attitude Temperature Humidity Elevation Wind Clutch take-up and gearshift are precise and positive. • to be easily controlled with throttle. • For a serious sports car, 105° F 19% 150 ft calm Through the slalom and around the skidpad, the steering has the Ruf’s ride is surprisingly comfortable on the road. FEBRUARY 2002 71.