RUF, RUF! Porsche Tuner Speaks for Itself with New Supercar

German tuner RUF GmbH, which has specialized in making modified Porsche models, introduced its first internally developed vehicle this week at the Geneva auto show.

The new CTR features a RUF-designed carbon fiber monocoque structure with a steel frame. The lightweight chassis results in the car’s overall dry weight of 2,640 lbs.

Exterior styling is reminiscent of the early 1990s Porsche 911 664 and power comes from a Porsche-derived, twin-turbo 3.6-liter flat-six. The rear-mounted engine makes 700 hp and 649 lb-ft of torque. RUF says the car can zip from zero to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds and hit 125 mph in 9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 225 mph.

The engine is mated with a 6-speed manual transmission that transmits power to the rear wheels. A dual-clutch gearbox also is said to be in the works.

Handling is provided by double-wishbone control arms with pushrod shock absorbers. The brakes feature 6-piston fixed calipers up front and 4-piston units in the rear.

The 2017 model celebrates the 30th anniversary of the original “Yellowbird” CTR. RUF plans to build 30 of the new CTRs with a manual transmission and an unspecified number of vehicles with the dual-clutch gearbox.