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Ruf celebrates the 60th anniversary of the 60 in style! The automotive world celebrates the 80th anniversary of the XNUMX, and both Porsche and the luxury manufacturer Ruf are part of the celebrations. Ruf, known for its modifications and refinements of Porsche models since the XNUMXs, is presenting the anniversary alongside the RSpyder and the RUF CTR3 Evo also the "Tribute". This is a vehicle that represents everything that company boss Alois Ruf as one real XNUMX looks at But it's not just about a classic design with the typical Ruf elements, but the focus is on a very special air-cooled one Six-cylinder boxer engine with up to 550 hp. That would be the Ruf six-cylinder the most powerful air-cooled series engine in the world. The three-valve cylinder heads, equipped with two intake valves and a outlet, ensure fast gas exchange.
RUF "Tribute" 2024
Additionally should variable timing and Double ignition not only ensure a steady power output, but also help to meet emission regulations. The design of the engine, which came from the founder Alois Ruf himself, relies on low weight through the use of high-quality cylinder heads billet aluminum. And for the first time in an air-cooled engine, a four camshaft, Three-valve technology used with variable valve timing and lift. The Tribute, which made its debut alongside other models like the ones already mentioned Ruf CTR3 Evo and the Call R Spyder during the Monterey Car Week celebrated, based on a carbon chassis, which launched in 2017. The carbon chassis is known for being particularly light.
integrated roll cage is also included
An integrated Roll cage, in case things don't go according to plan on the road. So far, Ruf has few details about the new one Tribute revealed, and it remains unclear whether it is a limited model or even just a one-off. But regardless of that, he should CALL Tributes, which is a beautiful tribute to the air-cooled Porsche engines, is sure to be an expensive collector's item. It remains exciting to see what further information will be available in the near future. If we get more information about the changes, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed about this if you simply use our Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
reputation tribute |
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| Description | Handcrafted one-of-a-kind carbon fiber from the creators of the Yellowbird. Visually reminiscent of the Porsche 911. |
| Motor | 3,6 liter air-cooled six-cylinder boxer |
| Performance | 550 PS at 6.750 RPM |
| torque | 750 NM at 4.500 rpm |
| Technical highlights | Bi-turbocharged, billet aluminum heads, four-cam, three-valve technology, variable valve timing and lift, dry sump lubrication, twin intercoolers, hydraulic valve timing, fly-by-wire accelerator pedal, two-stage resonant induction and dual catalytic converters. |
| Suspension | Double wishbone chassis all around, with internal KW dampers actuated by push rods |
| Chassis | Carbon fiber with integrated roll cage |
| Other models | CTR3 Evo and R Spyder presented at Monterey Car Week |
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The RUF "Tribute": A homage to the air-cooled engine!
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