RUF Rt12
Oct 4, 2011 | 11:45 PM
#43
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From: Corpus Christi, Texas
love the blue. 2nd video at 7 minutes was fun.
Jackie is the main owner at RAC. Still there.
Thanks!
Jackie is the main owner at RAC. Still there.
Thanks!
Wow what a beast! I was taken out in one when I visited Alois Ruf in Pfaffenhausen Germany - was a baby blue one -- Ruf test driver scared the heck out of me!
Tell me is Jacky still around at the Texas dealership? I met him many many years ago on a trip he made to Bahrain for the F1 races. Great guy.
Either way congrats on the sweet ride and enjoy in the best of health.
Tell me is Jacky still around at the Texas dealership? I met him many many years ago on a trip he made to Bahrain for the F1 races. Great guy.
Either way congrats on the sweet ride and enjoy in the best of health.
Oct 5, 2011 | 01:56 AM
#45
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I had a chance to see one up close at RUF in Germany a couple years back and it was painted in Matte Silver. It was beautifully adorned and you could really tell how much care RUF put into building this machine. Congrats on acquiring such a machine and enjoy her in the many years yet to come.
Oct 5, 2011 | 09:48 AM
#46
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Glad to see you posting here.
Chris, I think you'd enjoy a drive with Mike. His car scoots!!
Chris, I think you'd enjoy a drive with Mike. His car scoots!!
Oct 5, 2011 | 10:07 AM
#48
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From: Chicago, IL
RUF Porsche by jeremycliff, on Flickr
Ruf Porsche by jeremycliff, on Flickr
Ruf Porsche by jeremycliff, on Flickr
OP- GORGEOUS car! I hope I can see one in person some day.
Oct 5, 2011 | 10:14 AM
#49
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Upon startup you know that you are not driving an everyday 997. Gorgeous throaty sound. Clutch is similar to feel of factory clutch. Car is very docile to drive in every day traffic and NEVER gives any disagreement or negative feedback.
Power is amazing. Starts to come on around 3k and at 4k all hell breaks loose. The car pulls like a freight train and sounds incredible. A symphony of engine, exhaust, turbos and pressure valves.
Brakes are incredible. It stops fast and with absolute control.
Handling is extremely good due to the Ruf suspension and IRC. No noticeable body roll. Car provides for great driver feedback.
The most impressive thing is how the car eats up speed. At 100 it is just getting going. The car just eats pavement and really start breathing north of 120. The car always feels planted and is confidence inspiring to a fault. This car should be illegal on public roads.
Power is amazing. Starts to come on around 3k and at 4k all hell breaks loose. The car pulls like a freight train and sounds incredible. A symphony of engine, exhaust, turbos and pressure valves.
Brakes are incredible. It stops fast and with absolute control.
Handling is extremely good due to the Ruf suspension and IRC. No noticeable body roll. Car provides for great driver feedback.
The most impressive thing is how the car eats up speed. At 100 it is just getting going. The car just eats pavement and really start breathing north of 120. The car always feels planted and is confidence inspiring to a fault. This car should be illegal on public roads.
