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RUF is a German company that has been redesigning Porsche cars since the seventies. Having become an internationally recognised brand, it was given its official status as a manufacturer. In 1998, it introduced its vision of the 993 Porsche Turbo. Its cam shafts, turbos, electronics, exhausts and ground connections are made in-house. The venerable Porsche went from 408 to 490 horsepower, while its unmistakable look was improved upon with new rims, logos, and a front spoiler.
The **RUF Turbo R (1998)** is a high-performance reinterpretation of the Porsche 993 Turbo, introduced to fill the gap left by the CTR2. Hand-built by RUF Automobile in Pfaffenhausen, it features a **3.6 L twin-turbocharged flat‑6 engine** reworked by RUF to deliver around **490 hp** (with later Limited versions reaching up to 620 hp) and approximately **650 Nm of torque**. Mated to a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel-drive, the Turbo R rockets from 0–60 mph in about **3.5–3.6 seconds** and reaches a top speed around **206–217 mph (330–350 km/h)**. It also includes upgraded suspension, brakes, integrated roll cage, and RUF’s signature aerodynamic tweaks like smoothed gutters, 18″ wheels, and the distinctive Turbo R body kit.
With a **very limited production** run—only around 15 vehicles under its own W09 chassis number in 1998—this model is both rare and extremely collectible. Each example typically features bespoke options such as unique paint, interior trim, and performance specs, making every Turbo R individual. Valuation data shows its desirability: auction results range from **\$1.1 million to over \$2 million**, depending on condition and pedigree. Today, the RUF Turbo R stands as a pinnacle of air-cooled Porsche performance—offering analog thrills, rarity, and audacious speed unmatched by its factory counterpart.
