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Between 1995 and 1997, RUF produced just 16 units of the CTR2, the successor to the legendary RUF CTR Yellowbird. Only four examples remain in the United States, and one of them, a 1997 RUF CTR2, is for sale.

The German company RUF has been building and modifying Porsche cars since the mid-1970s, and became known to the public in 1987 when the RUF CTR Yellowbird defeated some of the legendary cars such as the Ferrari F40, Lamborghini Countach, and Porsche 959 in the Top Speed Shootout.

The RUF CTR2 is one of the most exclusive and influential supercars of the 1990s, and is based on the Porsche 993. This design choice reflected the vision of Alois Ruf Jr., RUF’s chairman, who favored the narrow body for improved aerodynamic efficiency.

The car is equipped with a reshaped front bumper made of composite materials, larger air intakes, re-engineered side sills, shaved rain gutters, and sleeker rearview mirrors. The widened rear featured a redesigned deck lid with an air intake inlet for the induction air box. A taller, bi-functional rear spoiler was installed, which included an integrated duct to channel airflow to twin intercoolers positioned behind the rear wheels, and the rear bumper was redesigned by adding two central exhaust pipes and an additional opening for engine cooling.

The interior of the car is equipped with leather-clad bucket seats, air-conditioning, electric windows, and a standard Integrated Roll Cage (IRC), making it ideal for road and track.

When it comes to the powertrain, the RUF CTR2 is powered by an air-cooled 3.6-liter 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine with 520 hp (387 kW) and 505 lb-ft (686 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.6 seconds, with a top speed of 217 mph (349 km/h). Power is sent to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission with limited-slip differential.

This RUF CTR2 is finished in Adriatic Blue, has been meticulously maintained, and is in original condition. The odometer reads 60,194 km (37,403 miles) at the time of cataloguing. It comes with books, tools, jack, air compressor, delivery accessories, service invoices, RUF Zertifikat, and documentation.

The auction will take place March 6 – 7, 2025, and the estimated value of the car is $2,000,000 – $2,500,000.

Source: Gooding & Company

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Since the mid-60s, Porsche 911 models have attracted the attention of all car enthusiasts, especially companies that strive to make them better or that use their bodies to build cars. Among many, the German company RUF Automobile, which specializes in Porsche cars, stands out. One of their works, a modified 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa, is for sale.

This 911 Carrera Targa is powered by a Triple K turbocharged 3.6L flat-six engine with 282 hp (210 kW) and 250 lb-ft (340 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential. It is mounted on a set of Silver 18” alloy wheels wrapped in 225/40 (front) and 285/30 (rear) Toyo Proxes T1 Sport tires.

The car is finished in Ocean Blue Metallic, has been well maintained and is in good condition. It is based on the 993 Targa and a widebody conversion was carried out in 2013 at Continental Auto Body of Calgary. It is equipped with headlight washers, fog lights, power-adjustable mirrors, a fixed rear spoiler, dual exhaust outlets with polished RUF finishers, KW adjustable coilovers, power-operated glass roof panel, a RUF front strut-tower brace, four-wheel disc brakes with RUF-branded front calipers.

Inside, the heated and electrically adjustable front seats are upholstered in Cashmere leather that also covers the door panels. The dashboard is covered in blue leather while the steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes automatic climate control, AM/FM CD stereo, driver-side power lumbar support, an aluminum shift knob, RUF aluminum pedals, power windows and cruise control. The clock reads 42,290 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with RUF conversion records, service records dating to 2001, manufacturer’s literature and Alberta registration.

The auction ends on December 13 and the current highest bid is $72,500 USD.

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