The 997 Porsche 911 Turbo is a fully improbable automotive. With practically 500 horsepower on faucet, even the guide transmission model might hit 60 mph in lower than 4 seconds in keeping with Porsche. And regardless that they’re greater than a decade outdated at this level, 997 Turbos nonetheless promote for greater than $80,000. However what if the 911 Turbo isn’t quick, uncommon or costly sufficient for you? Nicely, that’s the place this 2007 Ruf Rt 12 is available in that’s presently on the market on Automobiles & Bids.
Regardless of it generally being mentioned that Ruf solely made 13 Rt 12s, because the video beneath reveals, that’s correct for the Rt 12 R, however the Rt 12 and Rt 12 S manufacturing figures are within the 50 or 60 vary. So that you’re not bidding on certainly one of 13, nevertheless it’s nonetheless ridiculously uncommon. And that rarity means it’s going to value a small fortune if you wish to win it. With seven days left on the public sale, bidding is already nearing the $200,000 mark.
Whereas the automotive is predicated on the 997, the engine is definitely constructed off the 996 Turbo’s well-known Mezger engine. The bored-out 3.8-liter flat-6 can also be extra highly effective than the 997 Turbo’s engine, reportedly cranking out 650 hp and 642 pound-feet of torque. The six-speed guide transmission then sends that energy to all 4 wheels, which ought to make this automotive ridiculously fast off the road. And it has loads of top-end velocity too, as Ruf says the Rt 12 is able to hitting 220 mph.
Is anybody who isn’t an enormous automotive fanatic going to acknowledge that you just’re driving one thing really particular? Most likely not. The truth is, lots of people most likely gained’t ever give the Rt 12 a re-examination. If that’s an issue for you, you’re most likely higher off shopping for a Lamborghini. Those that know, nonetheless, are going to respect you far more in the event that they see you within the Ruf.
