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2021 Ruf CTR Anniversary
VIN: W09BB0366MPR06044
<font size = "4">1 owner!
Limited edition - Only 50 examples of CTR Anniversary to be
produced
The very first Ruf vehicle designed with a bespoke carbon fiber
monocoque chassis
Optioned in classic Blossom Yellow, the same as the original Ruf
CTR "Yellowbird"
Black leather interior with integrated roll cage, with deviated
stitching in yellow
Debuted at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, 30 years after the original
Ruf CTR was unveiled
<font size = "4">710HP, 649 lb-ft of torque from Ruf's custom
3.6L twin-turbo flat six engine
Ruf 7-speed manual transmission
Wheels in Canepa's iconic Magnesium Charcoal Graphite finish
Front Axle Lift system
Includes owner's manual, tool kit, safety kit, and Ruf customized
car cover
Starting from humble beginnings as a small repair shop in
Pfaffenhausen, Germany, Ruf Automobile GmbH as it is known as one
of the foremost turners and manufacturers of specialized vehicles
based on the Porsche platform. In 1974, Alois Ruf Sr. passed away
with son, 24 year-old Alois Ruf Jr., taking the reins of the
company, already a deep sports car enthusiast while modifying and
restoring cars. It didn't take long for him to veer the company
towards his passion: sports cars from Zuffenhausen, specifically
Porsche 911s. Ruf built their first car in 1977 in the form of a
Porsche 911 Turbo with a stroked 3.3-liter engine, and more cars
followed suit.
The German shop progressed steadily over the years with different
upgrades and modifications, gaining fame within automotive circles.
But the world was not prepared for their biggest achievement to
date, released in 1987 at the Geneva Motor Show: the Ruf CTR, the
463-horsepower twin-turbo flat six Porsche 911-based Ruf car,
lovingly dubbed by Car & Driver later and now by the general
automotive public, "Yellowbird". That is, until Ruf arrived at the
2017 Geneva Motor Show exactly 30 years after the Yellowbird was
first revealed, and announced their latest project and achievement:
the Ruf CTR Anniversary.
Celebrating Ruf's 30-year anniversary since the original release of
the CTR "Yellowbird", Ruf decided that it was high time to honor
their legacy and the car that many feel put Ruf on the automotive
map in the most significant way. Starting from the ground up, the
CTR Anniversary was created as a clean slate. While you'd be
forgiven if you saw it quickly passing by and assumed it was a
Porsche, you'd be wrong. Instead, you'd be met with a bespoke
automotive package from Ruf that is their ultimate expression of
their engineering and tuning prowess. And with only 50 being built,
it would be extremely exclusive.
Starting with the chassis, Ruf determined that a normal steel or
aluminum unibody would not suffice for their
performance-celebrating CTR Anniversary, and decided to put
considerable resources into designing and producing a bespoke
carbon fiber monocoque chassis. Touted as their most advanced
vehicle to date, the Ruf CTR Anniversary is considerably lighter
and stronger than their previous cars. This technological choice
helps reduce weight in the car considerably which in turns pays
dividends. With the steel front and rear structural members bolting
directly to the chassis, like the Ruf-trademark integrated roll
cage, helps protect occupants while offering an extremely stable
foundation for the double-wishbone 4-wheel independent in-board
pushrod suspension. Bespoke carbon fiber body panels surround the
entire vehicle, further reducing weight. This attention to detail
in reducing weight not only helps the CTR Anniversary excel at
handling and acceleration, but also maintaining a feather-like curb
weight of 2,646lbs dry.
The original CTR was defined by its modified 3.4L twin-turbo
engine, and the CTR Anniversary received a healthy dose of modern
ingenuity and performance. With a custom 3.6L twin-turbo
water-cooled flat six engine from Ruf producing 710hp and 649 lb-ft
of torque, the CTR Anniversary is capable of a top speed of 224 mph
and accelerating from 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds.. A custom
7-speed manual transmission, designed by Ruf and built by ZF, was
designated for the CTR Anniversary to maintain the soul of the
original while keeping the experience engaging.
With the driving experience being such an important part of the
original CTR Anniversary, Ruf ensured that its successor would be
even better for the driver. One of the first things noticed upon
entering the cabin of the CTR Anniversary, besides the bare carbon
fiber tub exposed in various places reminding you of what this car
is underneath, is the no-nonsense design. No large screens, no wall
of buttons, just a few dials for controls, specific buttons for
things like the integrated front axle lift system, and your gauge
cluster. Alois Ruf Jr. wanted the driver to enjoy the car without
distractions, to fully experience the car while driving. Leather
carbon bucket seats with deviated stitching accent the cabin, with
a rear carbon package shelf with "CTR" emblazoned across.
This 2021 Ruf CTR Anniversary was completed in August of 2021 in
Pfaffenhausen, Germany. Spec'd in Blossom Yellow, the same iconic
color as the original Ruf CTR, a black leather interior was chosen
along with yellow deviated stitching throughout. The 1st owner, a
respected collector/successful historic race car driver, drove the
Ruf CTR Anniversary 5,802 miles during his ownership, thoroughly
enjoying the Pfaffenhausen-built supercar.
Upon arriving at Canepa, the CTR Anniversary was a sight to behold.
With one of only 50 examples produced, it is a rare car to see
especially in a color combination harkening back to the original
CTR. A thorough inspection both inside and out returned results of
a car that was kept in like-new condition and in excellent
mechanical and cosmetic condition, no doubt in part by the odometer
which had just reached 5,802 miles. The car was shortly dispatched
into the "Canepa Difference" process where it went through a
detailed and exacting inspection, comprehensive mechanical
servicing, and concours-level detailing to ensure a showroom-level
finish.
With the concours-level detail process underway, beginning with the
underside of the Ruf, technicians hand washed every square inch of
the underside by hand. Next, the CTR was polished to perfection
using a multi-stage foam pad polishing method by Canepa's
automotive artisans, enhancing the already lustrous shine of the
limited edition metallic paint. The black leather interior was
given an equal amount of attention, cleaning every crevice and
ensuring the factory leather was conditioned to remain in
concours-level condition for years to come. Lastly, Canepa's iconic
Magnesium Charcoal Graphite finish was applied to the Ruf 5-spoke
center lock wheels, completing the look of the modern
"Yellowbird."
With humble beginnings in Pfaffenhausen as a small repair shop to
today designing and building supercars, Ruf Automobile knows a
thing or two about how to make a performance vehicle. With its
first lightning strike of a car, the CTR in 1987, it continued its
heritage and proudly created its modern 21st-century swansong, the
CTR Anniversary. With 710hp on tap routed through a 7-speed manual
transmission, with pushrod-actuated suspension mounted to a custom
carbon fiber monocoque chassis, and looks that can only be regarded
as timeless, it seems that Ruf knows exactly how to make lightning
strike twice.
