Exemplary
Not that the Turbo of the Porsche 911/993 was a slouch. But after Ruf had given it a tune-up, it was really mean, delivering 490 hp instead of 402 and a maximum torque of 650 Nm. But it was only a minor service that Ruf carried out: sharper camshafts, reworked turbochargers, a reprogrammed Bosch Motronic, a larger oil cooler, a new exhaust system; classic tuning, in fact (and therefore without the legendary W09 code in the chassis number). With this upgrade, the Turbo R went from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds (instead of 4.5) and reached a top speed of 329 km/h (instead of just 290). The upgrade was also relatively inexpensive, costing less than DM 30,000 (if you brought a new 993 Turbo with you) – although there was of course no upper limit. These 993 Turbo Rs are probably one of the cheapest ways to adorn yourself with a Ruf Porsche.
VIN: WP0ZZZ99ZTS370533
Auction: Broad Arrow, Villa d’Este 2025, estimate 200’000 to 220’000 Euro, with these informations: «Finished in elegant Polar Silver Metallic over a sumptuous Midnight Blue leather interior, this exceptional 911 Turbo is presented in the highly desirable factory non-sunroof specification. When new, the Porsche was additionally equipped with green graduated windshield tint, a driver’s seat with lumbar support, and a “high mount” third brake light. Reportedly delivered new to the president of Porsche Club Italia in 1995, the car was subsequently sent to RUF Automobile in Germany for comprehensive performance upgrades in August 1997. The world-class tuning house installed their coveted Turbo R Power Kit, transforming the already potent air-cooled 3.6-liter flat-six engine with new camshafts, upgraded RUF turbochargers, revised Bosch Motronic engine management programming, a larger oil cooler, and a bespoke exhaust system. These technical enhancements raised the engine’s output to an impressive 490 horsepower and 650 nm of torque, delivered to all four wheels through a precise six-speed manual transmission. The interior was further personalized to match the existing specification with custom Midnight Blue leather A-pillars, steering wheel, and shift knob, crafted and installed by RUF. The original invoice from RUF Automobile shows that the conversion totaled over 36,000 DM. Comprehensive service invoices and a thoroughly stamped service booklet document that the car received regular maintenance within the Porsche dealer network and other specialist shops from 1995 to present. While in the long-term care of the current devoted owner (2006-present), this work included returning the turbochargers to RUF for in-house repairs, as documented by an invoice dated November 2006. Most recently, the car has undergone recent servicing at RUF Automobile in March 2025, with the odometer showing 100,350 kilometers. This service included the installation of four new Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires, full fluids including oil, transmission, and brake fluid changes, and replacing numerous components including the boost pressure control valve, front axle coupling rods, and front-left axle cuff. The total investment in this recent service amounted to €8,273.24».
An attempt to provide an overview of the Ruf Porsches can be found here. There is so much more in the archive.
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