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1997 Ruf BTR2 Navigation
This Ruf is one of approximately ten factory-built BTR2 models. It is equipped with a 3,600cc SOHC flat 6-cylinder engine with a single KKK K27 turbocharger and a Bosch DME Motronic fuel injection system. The 420 horsepower at 6,000 RPM is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transaxle with a limited-slip differential.
This Ruf BTR2 is finished in Speed Yellow over a black leather interior with contrasting yellow stitching. It was delivered new in 1998 to a VIP customer in Japan who specified bucket seats and a lightweight interior package. Signature components include the RUF shifter, steering wheel, pedals, and green-hued instrumentation.
A UK individual briefly owned it before being purchased by Andy Cohen of Beverly Hills, California, around 2017. Mr. Cohen returned the BTR2 to RUF's workshop in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, for attention before exporting it to the United States. The servicing included converting it to U.S. specification, along with an engine service. The RUF passed through on private California-based collection before being acquired by its current owner. Currently, it has less than 26,000 miles on its odometer.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2023
This Ruf BTR2 is finished in Speed Yellow over a black leather interior with contrasting yellow stitching. It was delivered new in 1998 to a VIP customer in Japan who specified bucket seats and a lightweight interior package. Signature components include the RUF shifter, steering wheel, pedals, and green-hued instrumentation.
A UK individual briefly owned it before being purchased by Andy Cohen of Beverly Hills, California, around 2017. Mr. Cohen returned the BTR2 to RUF's workshop in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, for attention before exporting it to the United States. The servicing included converting it to U.S. specification, along with an engine service. The RUF passed through on private California-based collection before being acquired by its current owner. Currently, it has less than 26,000 miles on its odometer.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2023
2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $900,000-USD $1,200,000
Sale Price :
USD $720,000
Recent Sales of the Porsche BTR2
(Data based on Model Year 1997 sales)
| 1997 RUF BTR Twin Sold for USD$1,150,000 2024 Broad Arrow : Porsche Air|Water | |
| 1997 RUF BTR2 Chassis#: W09TB0362VPR06001 Sold for USD$720,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction |   |
Porsche BTR2s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1997 Ruf BTR2's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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1997 Ruf BTR2 Vehicle Profiles
