Ruf CTR3 announced
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Specs on the car gathered from the material handed out, as well as in conversation with Alois and others at the event, are largely in-line with what has been leaked prior:
3.8 liter engine from RT12, now rated at 700HP;
SIX (not seven) speed sequential tranny;
top speed of 375kmh (as opposed to 360kmh earlier);
ceramic brakes;
front wheels are 19", rears in 20" forged aluminum alloy;
tires in rear are 335/30/19;
body panels in composite or aluminum;
weight at 1,380kg
first cars to roll off the production line by end of 2007...
3.8 liter engine from RT12, now rated at 700HP;
SIX (not seven) speed sequential tranny;
top speed of 375kmh (as opposed to 360kmh earlier);
ceramic brakes;
front wheels are 19", rears in 20" forged aluminum alloy;
tires in rear are 335/30/19;
body panels in composite or aluminum;
weight at 1,380kg
first cars to roll off the production line by end of 2007...
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Originally Posted by white)2abbit
Hesperus, why the clutch if it is a sequential transmission?
When I sat in the car, I was fiddling with the gear lever (as most people were) and it definitely can only be pushed fore and aft. No lateral movement or any kind of traditional gate.
So I guess its a bit of a compromise between a full traditional manual, and the F1/DSG type paddleshifts.
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Originally Posted by hesperus
it isn't an F1/SMG/DSG type of tranny. Its basically a conventional manual transmission with synchromesh, but in a sequential lay-out like a motorcycle. So from what I was told, you still need to clutch in to engage a gear, downshift, etc.
When I sat in the car, I was fiddling with the gear lever (as most people were) and it definitely can only be pushed fore and aft. No lateral movement or any kind of traditional gate.
So I guess its a bit of a compromise between a full traditional manual, and the F1/DSG type paddleshifts.
When I sat in the car, I was fiddling with the gear lever (as most people were) and it definitely can only be pushed fore and aft. No lateral movement or any kind of traditional gate.
So I guess its a bit of a compromise between a full traditional manual, and the F1/DSG type paddleshifts.
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I love the design, but would like to see a straight on side photo if one is lying around. I figure the US cost will be around $350-400K. If I ever had that kind of money to spend on a car, I'd likely get a Carrera GT, but this would be a close second.
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You guys do realize this thing would run circles around a CGT, don't you? 
That said, the styling is a little risky and definitely not meant for the mainstream. I figure it to be more of a track car than a street car.
Any word on when the 'Ring times will be available?
The longer shifter is pretty standard for sequential boxes.
That said, the styling is a little risky and definitely not meant for the mainstream. I figure it to be more of a track car than a street car.
Any word on when the 'Ring times will be available?
The longer shifter is pretty standard for sequential boxes.
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I was a little reserved in my opinion looking at the first pictures as the lines were hard to define. But the latest pics show the lines clearly and I like it.
As for running rings around a CGT, I'm sure it will but will wait for some Nurburgring figures before passing judgment.
As for running rings around a CGT, I'm sure it will but will wait for some Nurburgring figures before passing judgment.
