This is probably a dumb question, but here goes:

Is a RUF still a Porsche? Some fellow associates and I were admiring the new RUF RGT delivered here in Dallas. I made the comment that I love this Porsche. Another replied that is not a Porsche because its build a RUF with its own VIN#. I disagreed, am I wrong?

I don't a RUF topic on this forum, so please forgive the newbie if this thread is in the wrong place.

Thanks

 

Your friend is correct. Since it has it's own RUF VIN number, it's not a Porsche.

 

Ruf is recognised by the German government as a car manufacturer (has the same status as VW, Porsche, BMW etc)

Ruf cars have a "WO" vin number, wheras Porsches have a "WP" number,

best,
adam

 

Some RUF's are conversions though and are still a Porsche. Like mine for example was converted to a RTurbo 550. It does not have a RUF Vin and therefore still a Porsche. The RGT you are speaking of is certainly a true RUF though.

 

Well guess I'll have to admit being wrong on this one. I was pretty confident I was right, being that in our previous discussion he stated that the 911 is a mid-engine car. He would not give in that it is a rear engine car.

Oh well.

 

Same with mine as well, it can still be called a RUF or described as one, but a Porsche as well!

The RGT is purely a RUF car

 

A Ruf VIN car is a Ruf. A Porsche VIN is a Ruf converted Porsche.