Old RUFs are things of beauty, and this 1989 CTR
Clubsport fits the bill perfectly. It started life as a Guards Red 3.2 Carrera,
with the original owner driving it for 40,000 km before
heading to RUF for a complete CTR conversion. The CTR features include
replacing the original steel doors, hood, and engine cover with aluminum items,
thus reducing the weight by 200 kg.
RUF also shaved the rain gutters to reduce drag,
fitted fiberglass front and rear bumpers and widened the rear fenders slightly
to fit the larger Speedline alloys. Clubsport models, such as this one, also
got aluminum fenders and a full roll cage.
Instead of using the 930’s 3.3-liter turbocharged
engine, Alois Ruf opted for a bored-out, twin-turbocharged version of Porsche’s
3.2-liter flat-six, which is lighter. The engine was also fitted with the
fueling and ignition system of the Group C Porsche 962 and is mated to a
five-speed manual gearbox that was designed in-house and featured custom
ratios, while a six-speed manual was made available later down the line.
The end result was a (rather conservative) rating of
469 hp, making the RUF CTR one of the fastest and most exciting 911s ever. This
specific example is also believed to be the world’s only CTR painted in RS Mint
Green.
The car spent most of its life in Japan, and in 2015
it was re-imported into Europe, visiting RUF for a gearbox overhaul. An
air-cooled Porsche specialist has also overhauled the twin K26
turbochargers.What’s more impressive is the condition of the car, despite its
huge mileage. This lovely RUF has covered an impressive 197,000 km but it’s described to be in a remarkable condition, both aesthetically and
mechanically.
Looking for a classic sports car that can outrun
modern-day supercars? Then make sure you attend RM Sotheby’s Paris auction on
February 7.
