Vehicle Description
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Auction:2004-ruf-r-turbo
2004 RUF R Turbo 590 HP
VIN: W09BD03694PR06050
A Significant "W09" RUF-Built Supercar
First Owned and Registered to RUF CEO Alois Ruf Jr.
Displayed at the Essen Tuning Show in 2003 With two different sets
of RUF Wheels.
Featured in Excellence Magazine in 2004, described as "the fastest
RUF car yet"
Finished in Striking Azzura Lipari Paint over Black Leather and
Alcantara
All History Known from New
Limited Ownership with Just 25,840 Miles
• Ownership Records, Registration and Service Invoices from New
• Supported by Original German Registration and associated
Documents (Alois Ruf)
• History thereafter in large Dossier
Verified by RUF Zertifikat
Underside of Hood signed by Alois Ruf
Well Maintained, from Lifelong Enthusiast Ownership
2023 Major Service Performed by RUF North America, over $27,000
invested
Offered with Books, Keys, and Documentation
RUF Emergency Kit and Ruf Bespoke Car Cover and Bag
Located in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, RUF Automobile GmbH was founded
in 1939 by Alois Ruf Sr. as a general service garage. His son,
Alois Jr., would develop a passion for Porsches, and upon taking
charge of the company in 1974, refocused RUF on enhancing Porsches.
In 1981, the German government recognized RUF as an independent
automobile manufacturer.
Introduced in 2001, the RUF R Turbo was based on the Porsche 996
Turbo. Starting with a spare, un-numbered body shell, RUF performed
visually restrained revisions that also aided aerodynamics and
overall performance. The standard Turbo's air intakes were
relocated to the top of the rear fenders for the most direct path
to the intercoolers. The front bumper was reshaped with integrated
cooling slats, while the rear bumper accommodated enlarged air
outlets. A rear-mounted, double-decker, rear spoiler was
electrically adjustable and provided more downforce than standard.
Underpinnings received similar attention including a lowered sports
suspension with Bilstein shocks, stiffer springs, anti-roll bars,
and upgraded brakes.
The R Turbo's 3.6-liter, twin-turbocharged flat-six received
altered KKK turbochargers, sharper camshafts, special intake
manifold, modified VarioCam variable valve timing, RUF exhaust
system, and a remapped electronic control unit. Developing 520 hp
at 6,000 rpm and 545 lbs./ft. of torque at 3,500 rpm - compared
with 420 hp and 413 lbs./ft. for the regular 996 Turbo - the new
engine propelled the R Turbo to a claimed 0-60 mph time of 3.7
seconds, and 214 mph top speed. One year later, RUF released an
updated R Turbo delivering 550 hp and 575 lbs./ft. of torque. This
example is the even more powerful and finally tuned 590HP limited
version as noted by the cars original registration and Porsche
Excellence feature. The "550" mentioned on the Certificate is in
error.
This distinctive 2004 RUF R Turbo is finished in Azzura Lipari
(L7921) - also known as Avus Blue - over a black leather and
Alcantara interior with lightweight bucket seats, rear-seat delete,
and a discreet RUF integrated roll cage. Featuring a desirable
six-speed manual transaxle and all-wheel drive, the first three
digits of this example's vehicle identification number - W09 -
signify this particular R Turbo was built at RUF's Pfaffenhausen,
Germany, factory and is not a conversion. According to German
registration documents on file, this US-compliant R Turbo was built
for and registered to Alois Ruf Jr., the CEO of RUF Automobile
GmbH. In 2005, this car was purchased from RUF by DriverSource who
imported it into the US and added it to our private curated
collection of Porsche and RUF sports cars. Presenting wonderfully
throughout, just 25,840 miles appear on the odometer today.
Offered with books, keys, and documentation, this 996-era R Turbo
is a bespoke supercar made by a company with a legacy of
engineering some of the most memorable and legendary Porsche-based
sports cars. Boasting Alois Jr. provenance, this R Turbo would make
a worthy addition to any collection of other RUF-tuned cars or
milestone Porsches.
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'as-is', without warranties as to its accuracy, whether expressed
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