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RUF
CTR2

Successor to the CTR on the 993, RUF-manufacturer car; 12 of the 28 were CTR2 Sport

Still being researched: why it matters, identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

RUF CTR2 (Wikipedia article: Ruf CTR2)
RUF CTR2 (Wikipedia article: Ruf CTR2)
Photo: Alexandre Prevot from Nancy, France · CC BY-SA 2.0
28BuiltIndependently researched
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
28 Built
Years
1995–1997
Engine
Air-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder, longitudinally rear-mounted, dry-sump · 3,600 cc / 3.6 LFactory: 3,600 cc
Power
382 kW / 519 PSFactory: 382 kW
Top speed
340 km/hFactory: 340 km/h
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

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How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityUltra Rare 28 · Built1
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productionCTR2s built (all versions; 12 of them CTR2 Sport) 281 Factory production Independently researched

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

RUF built the CTR 2 on the Porsche 993 generation with a twin-turbo, six-speed, rear-drive layout and an integrated roll cage. RUF quoted over 340 km/h. Two RUF CTR2 variants took part in the 1997 Pikes Peak hill climb Open class: Steve Beddor drove a CTR2 Sport to second place (12:16.52) and David Beddor a CTR2X to fourth (12:39.90) in the 75th Race to the Clouds.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard CTR2.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeNot yet verified
LayoutAir-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder, longitudinally rear-mounted, dry-sump2
Cylinders62
Displacement 3,600 cc / 3.6 LFactory: 3,600 cc2
Bore 100 mmFactory: 100 mm2
Stroke 76.4 mmFactory: 76.4 mm2
Compression ratio8.0:12
ValvetrainChain-driven OHC per bank, two valves per cylinder operated by rocker arms with hydraulic adjustment; crankshaft with 8 main bearings2
Fuel systemNot yet verified
InductionTwin KKK turbochargers with separate wastegates2
Power 382 kW / 519 PSFactory: 382 kW2Rating: DINRUF also states 520 bhp.
Power at 5,800 rpm2
Torque 685 NmFactory: 685 Nm2
Torque at 4,800 rpm2

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxRUF six-speed manual, 60 percent limited-slip differential2
Gears62
Driven wheelsRear (four-wheel drive optional)2

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisSteel body with integrated roll cage (IRC)2
Front suspensionMcPherson struts and wishbones2
Rear suspensionMulti-link axle2
BrakesFour-wheel discs with 4-piston calipers, front 380 mm, rear 320 mm; dual-circuit hydraulic with booster, ABS2
SteeringRack and pinion, power-assisted, 2.47 turns lock to lock2
Body constructionSteel, with front and rear components and sill extensions in composite material2
MaterialsForged magnesium OZ Racing wheels 8.5 x 19 front, 10 x 19 rear2
WheelbaseNot yet verified
Length 4,290 mmFactory: 4,290 mm2
Width 1,735 mmFactory: 1,735 mm2
Height 1,275 mmFactory: 1,275 mm2
Front track 1,405 mmFactory: 1,405 mm2
Rear track 1,453 mmFactory: 1,453 mm2
Kerb weight 1,380 kgFactory: 1,380 kg2Source says "unladen".
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 340 km/hFactory: 340 km/h2Source says "over 340 km/h".
0–100 km/h 3.6 s2
Fuel tank 73 LFactory: 73 L2

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

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Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

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05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

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Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

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Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    The best RUF cars of all time – Goodwood Road & Racing Level C
    • 28 CTR2s built (all versions; 12 of them CTR2 Sport)
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  2. 2
    993 CTR 2 - technical data Level A RUF Automobile GmbH · 2000-11-02
    • Air cooled horizontally opposed 6-cylinder, longitudinally rear mounted; Dry sump lubrication system (Engine)
    • horizontally opposed 6-cylinder (Engine)
    • Displacement 3,600 cm3 (Engine)
    • Bore x Stroke of 100.0 mm x 76.4 mm (Engine)
    • Compression Ratio 8.0 : 1 (Engine)
    • Chain driven OHC per cylinder bank; Two valves per cylinder operated by rocker arms with hydraulic adjustment (Engine)
    • Twin KKK turbochargers with separate wastegates (Engine)
    • Power Output (DIN) 382 kW (520 bhp) (Engine)
    • at Engine Speed 5,800 rpm (Engine)
    • Maximum Torque 685 Nm (505 lb-ft) (Engine)
    • at Engine Speed 4,800 rpm (Engine)
    • Limited-slip differential, 60%; RUF six speed manual (Transmission)
    • RUF six speed manual (Transmission)
    • Rear wheel drive (optional four wheel drive) (Transmission)
    • Steel, fitted with an Integrated Roll Cage (IRC) (Body)
    • front McPherson-struts and wishbones (Chassis)
    • rear multi-link axle (Chassis)
    • Four-wheel disc brakes with 4-piston callipers, front dia. 380 mm, rear dia. 320 mm (Chassis)
    • Rack and pinion steering with power assistance; 2.47 (Chassis)
    • Front and rear components and sill-extensions of body constructed from composite material (Body)
    • Forged magnesium OZ Racing wheels, front 8.5 x 19, rear 10 x 19 (Chassis)
    • Length of 4,290 mm (Dimensions)
    • Width of 1,735 mm (Dimensions)
    • Height of 1,275 mm (Dimensions)
    • Front track of 1,405 mm (Dimensions)
    • Rear track of 1,453 mm (Dimensions)
    • Unladen weight of 1,380 kg (Body)
    • Top speed of over 340 km/h (Performance)
    • 0 - 100 km/h in 3.6 sec (Performance)
    • Fuel tank capacity of 73 Litres (Body)
    Accessed 2026-11-13

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