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To Porschephiles and gamers worldwide, RUF is well known for its amazing transformation of the 911 into something very special. The release of the 2006 RGT takes an already excellent car and transforms it into perhaps one of the best dual-purpose street/track vehicles in the world.

RUF begins the metamorphosis by adding their own unique body kit. The most prominent feature is the front bumper, which sports five air intakes plus allows for a vent at the leading edge of the hood. The outer intakes below the bumper and the hood vent send air across the engine radiators while the two smaller vents channel air to the brakes for increased cooling. The aerodynamically enhanced exterior mirrors can be ordered in carbon fiber and the doors to which they are affixed are made of aluminum, saving 14 kilos. Above the RUF-specific rear bumper, the deck lid spoiler is also made of carbon fiber, as is the engine cover. Fiberglass fender flares are screwed to the body front and rear to allow for the three-piece 19-inch Superleggera lightweight wheels wearing 235/35 ZR 19 front and 325/30 ZR 19 rear rubber. Forged, single-piece 20-inch aluminum wheels in classic RUF 5-spoke-design are also available.

Based on the crankcase of the 964-engine generation, the RGT powerplant is equipped with dry-sump lubrication and a separate oil tank to ensure a reliable oil supply under all conditions. Sporting a 12.0:1 compression ratio, the naturally aspirated 3.8-liter cranks out 445 hp at 7,600 rpm and 310 lb./ft. of torque at 5,100 rpm. To keep everything together, the connecting rods are made of light, high-strength titanium and a Motronic drive by wire engine management system keeps watch over the engine's vitals, allowing maximum power without self-destruction.

Helping to keep your twitches between the ditches, the RGT features all of the 997 standard safety and stability systems, including ABS, ASR and ABD, that work in concert with the monobloc, 6-piston caliper, cross-drilled rotor equipped braking system. If some of the shortest, most consistent stopping distances in the business aren't enough, a ceramic-composite system can be added at an additional cost.

Interior upgrades include lightweight seating and the usual array of aluminum pedals, shift knob, etc. One of the really cool features is the completely concealed roll cage covered by the Alcantera headlining in the A, B and C-pillars.

The RGT will only be available in rear-wheel-drive and a 6-speed manual transmission with limited slip differential and short shift kit, but in both coupe and convertible bodies. Expect performance of 4.2 seconds to 62 mph (100 kph) and a top speed of 197 mph (315 kph).

I love the front, as it's like the Rt12

However i dislike the rear spoiler It's funny because Ruf's old RGT based off the 996 looked much better with it in my opinion.

I actually think I prefer the 997. The rear overall is just so sexy!

Each his own

Now i don't know about you, but i think the Rt12's rear is perfect

The RT12 is an overall beter looking car but I still prefer the rear of the RGT. The exhaust pipe design is just so good looking!

I like it too. The spoiler on the RGt is simply too big. i prefer it a bit more subtle.

The thing that actually shy's me away from both RGT's is the fact that they have two spoilers..i just prefer one (except on a Zonda S )

Anyways

I get what you're saying

Check the H&R Porsche, that one has a nice spoiler

996 RGT looks much better, but this is also nice...Just, I don't like the rear spoiler. It should be like on RT12.

ype: Flat-6
Displacement cu in (cc): 233 (3824)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 445(327) / 7600

Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive

RUF RGT: Inspired by the Legendary 1973 Carrera RS


The high revving normally aspirated engine is based on the crankcase of the original 911-engine. It is equipped with dry-sump lubrication with a separate oil tank to ensure a reliable oil supply for the engine even at high cornering speeds. The 3.8-liter engine has a high compression ratio of 12.0 : 1. The output of 445 bhp is reached at 7,600 rpm.

Zero to 62 mph takes just a scant 4.2 seconds, zero to 125 mph just 13.5 seconds. The top speed is 197 mph.

The RGT engine captivates by its spontaneous response behavior and its distinct revving ability.

The RGT will be delivered in rear-wheel-drive and 6 speed transmission with limited slip differential and short shift kit serially.

The sport suspension is adjusted for road traffic as well as for track use by the help of especially adjusted Bilstein gas shock absorbers and chassis springs.

The standard RGT Coupe is equipped with an integrated roll cage which is covered almost entirely by the Alcantara of the A, B and C pillar. The crossbar can be demounted.