RUF CTR3 EVO IS THE ULTIMATE MID-ENGINE SUPERCAR
The RUF CTR3 Evo is the most powerful car the German manufacturer has ever built, a mid-engine supercar that pairs Porsche-derived engineering with RUF's own bespoke chassis. Unveiled at 2023 Monterey Car Week, it produces around 800 PS (789 hp) from a twin-turbo flat-six, hits 236 mph flat out and reaches 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds, sealing its place among the rarest hand-built supercars in the world.
What is the RUF CTR3 Evo?
Introduced in 2007, RUF's original CTR3 was a mid-engine supercar loosely based on the Cayman. Its third incarnation, the CTR3 Evo, takes up the mantle of being the most powerful car ever produced by the company. The hallmark of this latest version is its updated chassis, a modification of the one used in the 2017 CTR3 Clubsport. It wears carbon fiber bodywork with an active rear spoiler and enhanced aerodynamics, marking a clear shift in both design and functionality.
How much power does the RUF CTR3 Evo make?
The most striking change in the CTR3 Evo is nestled amidships, where a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine pairs with a dual-clutch transmission. According to Top Gear, this all-alloy unit produces around 800 PS (789 hp) and 990 Nm of torque, propelling the CTR3 Evo to a top speed of 236 mph. It can reach 0-60 mph in just 3.2 seconds, underscoring its superior performance. Full details are available on the official RUF Automobile site.
What is the RUF CTR3 Evo like inside?
The CTR3 Evo is not all brute force; the interior showcases an attractive blend of aesthetics and comfort. The minimalist cabin features analog gauges and carbon fiber racing seats, draped in Alcantara with yellow contrast stitching. While pricing has not yet been made public, it is anticipated to cross the low seven figures, reflecting its sophisticated specifications. With such high standards, a very limited production run can be expected.
Where to find Porsche-bred performance at TheArsenale
The RUF CTR3 Evo is not part of TheArsenale catalogue, but our curators stock a fine selection of Porsche-derived machinery that shares its DNA. The air-cooled Porsche 911 SC by Machine Revival is a purist's restomod, while the Nardone 928 Porsche restomod reinvents a grand-touring icon. For more coachbuilt extremes, see the Salaff C2 coachbuilt supercar. Explore them all in the TheArsenale cars collection.
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