RUF UNVEILS CTR ANNIVERSARY AND ALL-NEW RUF GT AT THE GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW
RUF Automobile is unveiling the first production example of the RUF CTR Anniversary as well as the new 991.2-based RUF GT today in Geneva, Switzerland, kicking off the manufacturer’s 80th anniversary
RUF Automobile GmbH, manufacturer and creator of bespoke sports cars that combine performance and suitability for everyday use, unveils two cars today at the 89th Geneva Auto Show at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. The first production example of the RUF CTR Anniversary is displayed alongside the all-new RUF GT. The unveiling at the Geneva International Motor Show, kicks off the company’s 80th anniversary.
The first production example of the RUF CTR Anniversary is being delivered to its owner during a press conference at the Geneva International Motor Show. The model was first announced at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show on the 30th anniversary of the original RUF CTR and produces 710 PS (700 BHP) from its twin-turbo 3.6L, flat-six engine. Weighing in at just 1,200 kilograms (2,640 pounds), the 2019 RUF CTR Anniversary has a top speed of 360 km/h (223 mph). This particular example is finished in the iconic yellow color scheme of the original CTR and features unique touches like matching yellow seat belts, new wheels compared to the prototype, and a new “whale tale” design with a slimmer profile.
The all-new RUF GT is a Porsche 991.2 GTS-based model acting as an extension of the previous generation of the Porsche 911. The RUF GT features a 3.0 liter flat-six engine producing 515 HP, 645 Nm of torque and has a total weight of 1450 kg (3,200 lbs). The launch-control equipped 7-speed double clutch gearbox helps the car accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds. The car is also available with a manual transmission. The RUF duck tail, rear diffuser and front splitter generate high downforce and help keep the RUF GT stable at its top speed of 320kmh (199 mph).
“The Geneva Auto Show is always a thrilling way to introduce our work to the world,” said Estonia Ruf, marketing director of RUF Automobile GmbH. “These two cars represent years of development, thousands of man hours and a lifetime of passion and enthusiasm. As we continue celebrating our 80th anniversary in 2019 these cars will be the centerpiece, each one embodying what makes a RUF so special.”
This year marks the 80th anniversary for RUF Automobile, originally founded by Alois Ruf Sr. in 1939. The company will be celebrating its anniversary throughout 2019 both in Pfaffenhausen and at events around the globe. Use the hashtag #80YearsOfRUF to join in celebrating on social media.
For more information on RUF automobiles, visit the RUF website at ruf-automobile.de/en/
ABOUT RUF AUTOMOBILE GMBH
In 1939, Alois Ruf Sr. first formed his company, AUTORUF, as a general service garage. The company grew and in 1949 Ruf Sr. added a gas station to the company complex. By 1955, Ruf Sr. recognized a need in Germany for a full-size tourist bus and challenged himself to build his own to run this as a separate business. In 1963, the company began specializing in Porsche vehicles, a direction that Alois Ruf Jr. vowed to continue when he assumed ownership of the company in 1974. In the following year, the first RUF-enhanced Porsche model made its debut.
In 1982 RUF has been approved by the German authorities as a car manufacturer in its own right, which meant that RUF cars were identified by their own VIN. In 1987 RUF achieved the approval from NHTSA and EPA in the United States. Now it is still family run by Alois and Estonia Ruf.
