These were on display at the track day I attended. 1997 Ruf CTR2 Sport Full monster sized images in my Gallery. This car served as the Production Prototype for all future CTR2 Sport's built by RUF Germany. The Car: * RUF Manufactured ( RUF VIN ) CTR2 Sport * One of only 16 wide body "Sport" versions built by RUF, this being the first one * Registered and licensed in the USA as a RUF The Body: * In addition to the standard RUF integrated cage, this car has enhanced door bars and cross bracing to meet FIA and Pikes Peak requirements. * Front and Rear bumper covers, front fenders, rear deck lid, dual rear wings, and sill-extensions of body are composite material. * Carbon Fiber hood and doors * Multi Function Rear Spoiler - acts as both downforce-producing wing and an inlet for direct airflow to cool the twin side mounted intercoolers. * Unique to this Sport, the rear wing is mounted higher than normal and is coupled with a 2nd adjustable bi-wing that creates more downforce. Aerodynamic balance is achieved with the addition of a removable front splitter for front downforce. * Front and Rear independent suspension utilizes Ohlins motorsport springs and dampeners with uni-ball spherical bushings in control arms and rear multi-link axle. Suspension is fully adjustable in bump, rebound, and ride height and matched with anti-roll bars front and rear with the rear being adjustable. The Engine: * Engine: CTR 36011 dynoed at 702HP * This is the most powerful CTR2 sport RUF every built and has a very linear torque curve. * Air cooled horizontally opposed 3.8L 6 cylinder, mounted longitudinally * Motorsport Titanium Connecting Rods, lightweight motorsports flywheel * Special RUF Twin Turbochargers designed to spool quickly, producing peak torque at 5,000 rpm * Twin Air - to - Air intercoolers that are saddle mounted outside of the engine bay and fed fresh air by the unique rear wing along with "on demand" computer activated water cooling system with fan assist * Dry Sump lubrication system with separate oil tank * Thermostatically controlled oil coolers; front mounted, fan and force fed * 13.6L oil capacity Transmission: * RUF 6 speed manual with short gearing matched to engine's torque curve for incredibly quick acceleration Brakes: * RUF four piston calipers front and rear with Motorsports ABS system * Dual circuit hydraulic brake system with hydraulic booster * Manually docked parking brake using additional rear drums * 380mm vented / drilled front rotors * 320mm vented / drilled rear rotors Wheels: * Lightweight BBS 3-piece Magnesium centered race wheels * 11x18 Fronts and 13x18 Rears * Mounted with Michelin Pilot SX Racing Slicks The car is painted in traditional Yellowbird Yellow and does have the rain gutters removed as well as the A-pillars being smoothed down. 1976 Porsche 934 Factory 934 Race Car The 934 was built by Porsche for the Group 4 Racing Series in the mid 1970's. The history of this car is as follows: * Manufactured by Porsche in December 1975 * Campaigned in German and World Endurance Events throughout 1976 - 1978. * Originally campaigned under the "Denim" colors and became known as the "Jeans Car". * Re-engineered (Late 1970's) by Josh Sadler of Autofarm with an RSR 2.8 Engine. * Raced at Silverstone and Brands Hatch in two World Championship events in 1979. * Re-engined to a 3.3 Liter 930 Engine with a 934 Metering unit to increase horsepower. * Raced extensively in this form in the 1980's including appearances at Silverstone, Oulton Park, Donington, Mallory Park, and Snetterton. * In 1993 the car was sold to an Italian collector. * Then in 1995 the car was sold to an American collector R-L Saleen S7, Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari F40, Porsche Carrera GT Worth going to Gallery for monster sized version. Hey, whats that Space Blue MINI doing there!!
I could be mistaken but I think this car was recently featured in Grassroots Motorports Magazine RUF Porsche: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine
My justa is faster... I passed the Saleen this morning, but to be honest we were on I35W headed south. I was headed to swim practice the Saleen was on the hauler.