2009 Ruf RT 12

Chapel Ruf introduced the Rt 12 in the Autumn of 2004 at the Essen Motor Show and based on Porsche's then-new 997 platform. The 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine is based on an earlier 'M96' blueprint and paired with a RUF-built transaxle and limited-slip rear differential. The car's chassis uses a proprietary and fully adjustable RUF hydraulic suspension system (with front axle lift function), and a set of eight-piston (front) and four-piston (rear) calipers reside within a staggered set of three-piece OZ Superleggera wheels. The enhanced mechanical system is further complemented by lightweight carbon fiber components that include the bumpers, rear decklid, and hood. The special Ruf bodywork increased downforce and improved high-speed stability.

When clients selected the optional 'tall' gearing package, the Rt12 could reportedly reach a top speed in excess of 224 miles per hour. With standard gearing, zero-to-sixty mph was accomplished in 3.8 seconds and top speed was reached at 219 mph (352 km/h). Most customers selected the AWD configuration while approximately two selected rear-wheel-drive.

The bespoke Rt12 was built to clients' needs and wishes and it is believed that fewer than fifteen examples were completed by RUT in total during the model's five-year availability.

by Dan Vaughan

The new dimension of driving pleasure is the RUF Rt 12 S. This high-performance sports car connects high end performance with complete road capability.The refined biturbo boxer engine with 504 kW (685 hp) develops a maximal torque of 880 Nm and even satisfies highest demands. The roll cage which is integrated in the ceiling has been developed by RUF and belongs to the standard equipment of the Rt 12 S.The new RUF sets a new course with the dynamic design of the front with separate LED alternative lamps for the position light and the turn signals. A discreet carbon rear spoiler with tearing edge, air ducts which are harmonically integrated in the widened rear fenders and exterior mirrors from the RUF CTR 3 complete the appearance of the Rt 12 S.The RUF has forged 19-inch light alloy wheels in the front and in the rear. Behind you can see the ceramic brake discs of this high-performance brake system. The chassis and the aerodynamics are tuned to a maximum speed of 360 km/h. Optionally we can deliver a height-adjustable front axle that hydraulically offers 50 millimetres more chassis clearance by pushing a button for passing basement garages and higher curbs easily.The interior is constructed for a RUF known functionality. Extremely contoured bucket seats or comfortable sport seats and a steering wheel with maximum grip offer the right ergonomics for fatigue-proof driving. Applications in varnish, aluminium or carbon are possible and offer the client an individual scope of design.

The RUF Rt 12 S coupé can optionally be delivered with rear-drive or four-wheel drive and costs 255,900.00 Euro (plus VAT).

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Coupe
Chassis number: W09BD03899PR06123
Engine number: M96/7064203708

This Rt12 left RUF's Pfaffenhausen, Germany factory in the spring of 2009 and into the care of its original South Korean-based custodian. This car was fitted with a five-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission and finished in a color combination of Candy Apple Red Metallic over ivory leather with additional carbon fiber accents, red brake calipers, and standard seats.

The current caretaker acquired the vehicle in December 2020 and had it exported from South Korea. Currently, the odometer displays fewer than just 3,975 kilometers ('2,469 miles) since new.

by Dan Vaughan