2014 RUF RCT
RUF’s turbocharged cars have a proven track record, sustained over 37 years at the cutting edge of automotive technology and design. A milestone model in the RUF sequel is the RUF RCT, originally launched in 1994.
The abbreviation “RCT” stands for “RUF Carrera Turbo”. The performance gains achieved by transforming a normally-aspirated flat-six power-unit into a high-torque motor through RUF’s renowned turbo technology were enthusiastically received by devotees, clients and media alike.
The 2014 RCT pays sincere homage to its heritage. The RUF RCT’s new, intercooled twin-turbo 3.8-litre engine develops 525 hp (386 kW) @ 6.800 rpm. Maximum torque is 502 lb/ft (680 Nm), arriving @ 2.300 rpm and upward.
The RCT’s rear wing creates optimum downforce over the rear axle to further augment handling, whilst directing air to the rear-mounted intercooler.
The RUF RCT coupe can be configured with rear-wheel drive as well as an all-wheel drive powertrain. RUF’s vast options list for the RCT includes the famous IRC – or Integrated Roll Cage, custom suspension packages, as well as an enticing palette of bespoke colors.
In Detail
| type | Professionally Tuned Car |
| released at | 2014 Geneva Motor Show |
| built at | Germany |
| engine | Flat-6 |
| position | Rear, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| ignition | Coil-On-Plug |
| block material | Aluminum |
| valvetrain | Chain-Driven DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/VVT |
| fuel feed | Electronic Direct Injection |
| displacement | 3800 cc / 231.89 in³ |
| bore | 102 mm / 4.02 in |
| stroke | 77.5 mm / 3.05 in |
| power | 386 kw / 517.6 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| specific output | 136.21 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 371.04 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 680 nm / 501.5 ft lbs @ 2300 to 4500 rpm |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel & Aluminum Monocoque w/Aluminum Panels |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| wheel type | Cast Alloy |
| front tires | 245/35 ZR 20 |
| rear tires | 295/30 ZR 20 |
| front brakes | Ventilated Discs w/6-Piston Aluminum Calipers |
| f brake size | 34 x 340 mm / 1.34 x 13.4 in |
| rear brakes | Ventilated Discs w/6-Piston Aluminum Calipers |
| r brake size | 28 x 330 mm / 1.1 x 13.0 in |
| front wheels | F 50.8 x 21.6 cm / 20 x 8.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 50.8 x 27.9 cm / 20 x 11 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | MacPherson Struts w/Coil Springs, PASM Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Multi-Link w/Coil Springs, PASM Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1395 kg / 3076 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2450 mm / 96.5 in |
| front track | 1538 mm / 60.6 in |
| rear track | 1516 mm / 59.7 in |
| length | 4491 mm / 176.8 in |
| width | 1808 mm / 71.2 in |
| height | 1295 mm / 51.0 in |
| transmission | 7-Speed Manual or 7-Speed Automatic |
| gear ratios | 3.91:1, 2.29:1, 1.55:1, 1.30:1, 1.08:1, 0.88:1, 0.71:1 |
| final drive | 3.44:1 |
| top speed | ~315 kph / 195.62 mph |
| urban fuel econ eu | 16 L/100 km or 14.70 mpg-us |
| extra urban fuel econ eu | 8.5 L/100 km or 27.67 mpg-us |
| combined fuel econ eu | 11.8 L/100 km or 19.93 mpg-us |
| emission | 274 g/km |
