Vehicle Description
1985 RUF Carrera 3.4
VIN: W09CRCBFS32R06013
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Like new condition - 732 miles since remanufacture
Stunning Gulf Blue over Cognac-brown leather interior
Rare normally-aspirated Carrera 3.4 specification
RUF-built 3.4-liter 250hp/224lb-ft of torque, 5-speed manual
transmission
Fully restored and built in 2015/2016
Long list of upgrades both mechanical and cosmetic, including air
conditioning
Built by the German artisanal craftsmen of RUF
Coming from humble beginnings as a small repair shop in German, RUF
today is known as one of the foremost tuners and manufacturers of
specialized vehicles based on Porsches. In 1974, Alois Ruf's father
had just passed and the young German took the reins of the company.
With a keen interest in sports cars from Zuffenhausen, especially
the Porsche 911, RUF built their first car in 1975. From there, the
German shop progressed steadily over the years with different
upgrades and builds bringing us to present day, where RUF is now
manufacturing a carbon-fiber car that looks like a 911, has no
chassis components from a 911. RUF is most famous for their CTR
"Yellowbird", a turbocharged 500hp monster that went around the
iconic N�rburgring in a highly-watched video production. While this
turbocharged sibling seems to get all of the attention, its rare
normally aspirated brother is the better-kept secret: the RUF
Carrera 3.4
This RUF was ordered new from the RUF factory in Pfaffenhausen,
Germany, beginning as a bare white chassis from Porsche and
received an authentic factory RUF VIN. It was originally painted in
Prussian Blue over a classic grey leather interior, using a Porsche
factory 3.2-liter 240hp engine with a RUF motronic DME. It was also
optioned with a RUF dual sport exhaust, RUF front spoiler with
integrated oil cooler, RUF instrumentation, RUF 360mm sport
steering wheel, RUF limited slip differential, RUF short shifter,
RUF sport suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers, and a RUF front
shock tower brace, along with standard Porsche equipment including:
rear "Carrera" tail, European headlights, 88-liter fuel tank, and
air conditioning. The car was imported into Canada and reportedly
remained there until the early 2010s when it was imported into
Texas. It was then acquired by an owner looking to have it
completely restored by RUF in Germany, with a few extra upgrades to
bring it up to modern standards.
This 1985 RUF Carrera was completely restored and remanufactured in
2015 and 2016 at RUF's headquarters, with very few of these built
by RUF. Starting with the RUF Carrera 3.2, the entire car was
disassembled to its bare chassis. The rain gutters and sunroof were
removed, with an integrated roll cage welded into the car for
superior safety. The entire body was ice blasted to remove any
original surface finishes, and the car was painted in the stunning
Gulf Blue color. The engine received a complete overhaul and was
upgraded to the 3.4-liter specification and the gearbox was
rebuilt. In addition, during assembly the car received a host of
upgrades including: a new brake system, upgraded suspension, RUF
alloy wheels, an integrated roll cage, carbon bucket seats,
lightweight door panels, lights, new seals, velour headliner, and a
new exhaust system. This particular car also received a stunning
Cognac-brown leather interior, wrapping almost every visible
interior surface in this special leather.
Completed in 2016, the Gulf Blue Carrera waited at RUF until the
current owner found it and fell in love with the car, purchasing
the car from RUF in early 2017 and brought it to his home in New
York. Driving the car sparingly in the few years he's owned the
car, this RUF Carrera 3.4 presents as if the remanufacture was
completed yesterday. It's Cognac-brown leather in excellent
condition, the engine in perfect health, and the Gulf Blue paint
has been protected perfectly. If you're looking for a RUF that many
haven't seen or even heard of, practically brand new, and paired
with the purity of a normally-aspirated flat six, then you've met
the car that you need.
