NEWS
Retro Classics 2010
RUF at the RETRO CLASSICS 2010 in Stuttgart, Neue Messe, from the 12th - 14th of March 2010.
We would like to welcome you at our booth number 3D34, in hall 3.
Please find more information at www.retroclassics.de
New RUF eight cylinder powerplant for the RGT-8
RUF is proud to present the brand new RGT-8 at the Geneva Motor Show, 04th -14th March 2010. This spectacular prototype vehicle is powered by a completely new RUF designed V8 engine with a 180° crankshaft “Flatcrank”. Four valves arranged spherically together with multipoint fuel injection ensure optimal mixture conditions while the dry-sump system supplies the necessary lubrication. The lightweight engine has a very compact design, has a capacity of 4.5 litres arranged as a V8 and delivers 404kW (550bhp) @ 8500rpm and complements with a maximum torque of 500Nm @ 5400rpm. At all stages of the design process, compactness and weight saving were of priority, the result of which is a total engine weight of less than 200kg.
Please find more information in:
VEHICLES - RUF-MODELS - RGT-8
Harman Sound-Technology for the new eRUF Greenster
high-performance and high-efficient:
Harman International Automotive Division presents forward-looking
Sound-Technology for the new eRUF Greenster.
Please find more information in DOWNLOADS
RGT-8 is fitted with Michelin rubber
The new RUF RGT-8 is fitted with Michelin sports tires.
Please find more information in DOWNLOADS
Motorshow Geneva 2010
RUF at the 80th International Motor Show in Geneva from the 4th - 14th of March 2010.
We would like to welcome you at our booth number 3000, in hall 3.
Please find a plan of the layout under DOWNLOADS !
The new eRUF Stormster
RUF introduces the first SUV with electric powertrain
RUF Automobile GmbH, located in the small Bavarian town of Pfaffenhausen, the manufacturer of high performance automobiles, introduced the first electric sports car (eRUF) from Germany in October 2008.
During the Geneva Motor Show, in March 2009, RUF presented an evolution of the first eRUF, widely known as "Greenster".
The eRUF family continues to grow with the unveiling of the "Stormster", the very first electrically driven SUV based on the Porsche Cayenne.
The Stormster is driven by a Siemens electric motor, with 270 kW (367 bhp) as in the eRUF sports car. The total weight is 2,670 kg which makes it capable of reaching 100 km/h in only 10 seconds. The top speed is 150 km/h, being able to reach a range of 200 km at one charge.
The lithium ion accumulators are supplied by Li-Tec Battery GmbH. Li-Tec is the first manufacturer of lithium ion battery cells in Europe, designed for the automobile industry using ceramic storage technology.
Hankook developed the winter tires for the all wheel drive Stormster which is fitted to RUF classic 5 spoke lightweight wheels. Tires of size 295/30 R 22 allow the best possible road grip.
The Stormster will have its first public debut during the European Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, (COP 15), Denmark from December 7th to 18th.
365,8 km/h in Nardo
RUF tested a Porsche 997 GT 2 with RUF upgrade in Nardo. The result was a top speed of 365,8 km/h. RUF workshop manager and test driver Mr. H.-P. Lieb was at the wheel. Lieb, the experienced race driver, had to struggle with wind at sunny skies and 16 degrees Celsius. "Without the winds, I am sure I could have been a few kilometres per hour faster", said Lieb. The GT 2 was fuelled by a RUF Rt 12 S engine with 3.8 liters, bi-turbo chargers and 504 kW (685 bhp). The GT 2 was equipped with an optimised suspension, forged RUF 19 inch aluminium wheels and Continental Vmax tires.
