New Ruf RK Spyder announced
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New Ruf RK Spyder announced
From the Turin press release yesterday
TURIN, Italy — The RK Spyder is the first fruit of a promising collaboration between noted Italian designer Alfredo Stola and German tuner Alois Ruf.
Stola's new venture, StudioTorino, has partnered with Ruf Automobile, located in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, to create a high-performance roadster based on the Porsche 911. StudioTorino says it expects to build no more than 49 copies.
The Ruf-tuned, 3.8-liter, supercharged, flat-six engine makes 420 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. The two-seater can sprint from zero to 60 mph in fewer than 4.5 seconds and rides on 19-inch, low-profile Fulda performance tires.
Other partners in the car's development include Bilstein and Brembo.
Stola's grandfather established a custom coach-building business in Turin and began creating special bodies for Lancia. His father, Roberto, took over the company in 1978. Alfredo left the family business a year ago.
What this means to you: If you like the performance of Porsche's 911 but find its exclusivity factor a little low, here's the perfect alternative.
Source:Edmunds
TURIN, Italy — The RK Spyder is the first fruit of a promising collaboration between noted Italian designer Alfredo Stola and German tuner Alois Ruf.
Stola's new venture, StudioTorino, has partnered with Ruf Automobile, located in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, to create a high-performance roadster based on the Porsche 911. StudioTorino says it expects to build no more than 49 copies.
The Ruf-tuned, 3.8-liter, supercharged, flat-six engine makes 420 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. The two-seater can sprint from zero to 60 mph in fewer than 4.5 seconds and rides on 19-inch, low-profile Fulda performance tires.
Other partners in the car's development include Bilstein and Brembo.
Stola's grandfather established a custom coach-building business in Turin and began creating special bodies for Lancia. His father, Roberto, took over the company in 1978. Alfredo left the family business a year ago.
What this means to you: If you like the performance of Porsche's 911 but find its exclusivity factor a little low, here's the perfect alternative.
Source:Edmunds
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I'm surprised that with that much horsepower pushing that weight that it only does a 4.5 0-60. Would have expected better even considering it's only rear wheel drive.
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always great to see something new - But like said above it really looks like a strecthed 987 boxster on champion 19's - I would have hoped for a more unique design 
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always great to see something new - But like said above it really looks like a strecthed 987 boxster on champion 19's - I would have hoped for a more unique design
always great to see something new - But like said above it really looks like a strecthed 987 boxster on champion 19's - I would have hoped for a more unique design
A black 997S Cab with a supercharger, some wheels and... At least until the 997TT that is! You have to keep up with Shank. That man is crazy...
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