Do you need a newsworthy reason to take another look at this German magnificence? No!
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The Ultimate uses a MacPherson strut front and semi-trailing arm rear suspension based on the 964 design but bolstered by RUF springs, dampers, and anti-roll bars, while the 993-based drivetrain is hand-built by RUF.
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Most significantly, the body shell is fully carbon fiber, stiffened by RUF’s Integrated Roll Cage.
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The Ultimate is 220 pounds lighter than the car it’s based on when it left the factory, and allows the 3.6 liter air-cooled twin-turbo flat-6 to propel it to a top speed of 211 mph and 0-62 mph of around 3.0 seconds.
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The RUF engine produces 590 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 531 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm and drives the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.
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A fully-modern Motronic fuel injection system allows the turbos to be virtually lag-free, with lightweight internals quickly revving it to 7,000 rpm.
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The 1-inch larger 18-inch staggered wheels are sized 225 in front and 285 in rear and are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s.
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The car’s styling tastefully modernizes the original CTR Yellowbird’s look with clear indicator lights, a body-colored whale tail, and brake cooling ducts replacing the original’s fog lights.
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Imagine the other cars in this guy’s collection. What is the red car there?
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The brakes are carbon ceramic discs measuring 13.8 inches and clamped by 4-piston calipers at all four corners.
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Interior is stark and purposeful.
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Plenty of side bolstering on those seats.
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Note the “Ultimate” script on the rear firewall.
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Looks like a tool tray!
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Would love to drive this.
Keyword: Porsche-Based 2016 RUF Ultimate Emerges Just in Time for Spring