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RUF History

In 1939 Alois Ruf Senior founded his firm, ‘Auto RUF’, a general automotive and mechanical repair shop in Pfaffenhausen’s Mindelheimer Strasse, where it remains to this very day. In January 1950, his son Alois entered the world.

To this day RUF remains a unique manufacturer and continues to source Porsche ‘bodies-in-white’ directly from Porsche to produce bespoke hand-built sports cars with their own special characteristics. Each RUF car is built specifically to the owner’s requirements. This means that each car is very different from another and carries its own RUF chassis number.

RUF also remains one of the world’s distinguished provider of first-class, authentic Porsche restoration services for all types of Porsche vehicles.

Scroll down to see RUF historic Milestones

OUR TIMELINE

2001
2001
RUF Cars History: 520 BHP in Turbo Coupe and Cabriolet

RUF presents the RTurbo. 520 BHP based on the 996 Turbo Coupe and Cabriolet. Available as a Wide or Narrow body, with 2WD or 4WD options.

2000
2000
RUF Cars History: 996 Carrera with 385 BHP Engine

RGT – Based on the 996 Carrera, with a naturally aspirated engine producing 385 BHP, the RUF RGT has a dry sump lubrication system with a separate oil tank.

1999
1999

Essen Motor Show, Germany – The RUF 3400S debuts with 310 BHP.

1997
1997
RUF Cars History: 993 Turbo with 490 HP

For the Porsche 993 twin turbo, RUF offers with its TurboR an increase in performance to 490 bhp since 1997. In numerous tests against the best high-powered sports cars, this car was the winner in the sector of drivability, performance and maximum speed.

1996
1996
RUF Cars History: The RUF CTR2 Was Created in 1996

The successor to the ‘Yellowbird’ the CTR2 is created. A top speed of 340 KPH fitted with RUF’s very own Integrated Roll Cage (IRC).

1993
1993
RUF Cars History: RUF Carrera Turbo

The RCT (RUF Carrera Turbo) arrives with 370 BHP. The RCT EVO is born a year later with 425 BHP.

1992
1992
RUF Cars History: RUF BTR Electronic Clutch System

In 1992 the RUF BTR became available with the Electronic Clutch System, or EKS, which was developed in partnership with Fichtel and Sachs. EKS provides all the advantages of being able to enjoy the sportiness of shifting gears but without the tiresome clutch pedal in pesky stop-and-go traffic or in high speed conditions. It is sporty yet comfortable, with consistently flawless clutch engagement.

1991
1991
RUF Cars History: New 17 inch RUF wheels

Following the success of the 17 inch wheel design, further work led to the introduction of 18 and 19 inch wheels which incorporated the same safety features as were originally on the CTR.

1990
1990
RUF Cars History: RUF BTR with 360 BHP

The first revised RUF BTR leaves the Pfaffenhausen factory with 360 BHP.

1988
1988
RUF Cars History: RUF Recognized by American Environmental and Safety Authorities

American environmental and safety authorities EPA and DOT recognize RUF as a manufacturer.