Uncompromising aerodynamic efficiency thanks to the development of the shape in the wind tunnel. The aerodynamic silhouette, the narrow body, as if crouched under the wind, the rear air intakes and even the instrumentation are a grandiose reflection of the first draft. With one difference: the streamlined body of the CTR Anniversary is made of neither sheet steel nor aluminum, but the Formula 1 material carbon fiber. The footprint of the CTR Anniversary corresponds to the high-performance concept: Forged aluminum rims in 19-inch format have 245/35 ZR 19 tires on the front wheels and 305/30 ZR 19 tires on the drive axle.

As with most of the noble RUF Coupés, the rear-engine concept is also used in the CTR Anniversary. The flat six-cylinder boxer engine with its 3.6 liter displacement corresponds to a direct further development of the power package in the rear of the Yellowbird. In the new CTR, RUF also uses a dry sump lubrication system from racing, which, thanks to its high throughput, optimally supplies all moving parts in the engine even under the brutal centrifugal forces in very fast, long bends. The rated output of this powerhouse is 6750 rpm at 522 kW (710 hp); the maximum torque already occurs at 2750 rpm and is no less than 880 Nm (649 lb-ft).

The range between peak torque and maximum output, which is exemplary for a sports engine, promises a new quality of drivability for this super engine, especially in normal road use. From a standstill, it takes less than 3.5 seconds to reach 100 km / h; the 200 km / h margin is reached in less than 9 seconds. The maximum speed is more than 360 km / h.

The role model function of the Yellowbird is also carried over to the transmission: It was completely redeveloped by RUF and has seven gears that are shifted by hand. For us at RUF, this results in the most harmonious way to enjoy the new CTR behind the wheel. The axle drive takes place via a locking differential.

"We started designing the breathtaking variant of a super sports car that could drive analogously five years ago," explains Estonia Ruf. “We reduced all otherwise digitally controlled functions and combined the fascinatingly original, unadulterated way of driving with an astonishingly low power-to-weight ratio, a manual gearbox and modern racing technology.”

In addition, the new CTR Anniversary has excellent handling. The basic layout of the chassis consists of independent wheel suspensions on double wishbones, combined with spring-damper units mounted lengthways on the chassis, which, as in Formula 1, are actuated by push rods. The dimensions of the internally ventilated, perforated ceramic brake discs correspond to the enormous forces that they have to tame: Six-piston brake calipers and discs with a diameter of 380 millimeters are used at the front, four-piston calipers and 350 mm discs at the rear. This braking system stands for maximum, low-fading deceleration forces.