RUF RGT-8 Revealed with V8 Engine Transplant

AVANTI R5 · 03-05-2010, 09:17 AM

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RUF has unveiled the next generation RGT, the RGT-8.

Based on the current 997 Porsche 911, the RGT-8 "is powered by a completely new RUF designed V8 engine with a 180° crankshaft flatcrank." It features "four valves arranged spherically together with multipoint fuel injection [which] ensure optimal mixture conditions while the dry-sump system supplies the necessary lubrication." Boasting a capacity of 4.5-liters, the V8 produces 404 kW (542 hp / 549 PS) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque.

To ensure maximum sportiness, RUF made the RGT-8 as light as possible. It comes with aluminum doors, an aluminum hood, a carbon fiber engine cover, and a carbon fiber rear spoiler. Other performance goodies include ceramic brakes, an integrated roll-cage, and 19-inch forged alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires.

In terms of styling, the RGT-8 remains pretty faithful to the standard 911. However, if you want a more exclusive appearance, RUF offers a Frère package. Inspired by the 550 Coupe, that Paul Frère drove to victory in the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Frère package consists of redesigned front fenders, a unique front end, and special interior trim.
RUF is planning to launch the RGT-8 in 2011, so look for more information to be released later this year.

Source: RUF

Press Release (Click to expand)

http://www.worldcarfans.com/10405262...ine-transplant

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SCRAPPYDO · 03-05-2010, 10:28 AM

I do not really like the idea of a V8 in a 911, but wow I can appreciate the craftsmanship.

White out · 03-05-2010, 10:29 AM

how does that fit?

Nick

boxerinside · 03-05-2010, 11:18 AM

what POS interior!

Obnoxio · 03-05-2010, 11:22 AM

Is today April 1st?

tdm74 · 03-05-2010, 11:59 AM

put this in the Cayman, then wow

Badler · 03-05-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by White out

how does that fit?

Nick

No **** huh. It must poke you in the back of the seats.

Hondaslayer · 03-05-2010, 12:19 PM

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

They designed their own V8?

RUF is officially insane now.

Seriously.

Chiketkd · 03-05-2010, 12:39 PM

Wow!!!! I'm very impressed!

HipToBeSquare · 03-05-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by boxerinside

what POS interior!

It is a Boxster/Cayman dash (good... I like the round HVAC registers)

With weird gauges... that is a definite minus. It looks like a Mini gauge cluster gone wrong.

I wonder if this V8 is based on a Porsche V8, such as the previous Cayenne engine, and modified from that... But that thing is amazingly compact.

RUF does a lot of very cool stuff... but a clean sheet engine system that meets regs seems like a huge thing for a company that otherwise modifies existing platforms... albeit does that VERY well.

Part of me wishes that this RUF, as well as the Porsche 918 Spyder had a FLAT 8 engine... something a bit more unique than a V8, with true boxer attributes and smoothness. I would mention a boxer's short height... but that V8 is pretty darn short of height, too.

g-pimpin · 03-05-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by boxerinside

what POS interior!

My thoughts exactly.

Stanley · 03-05-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HipToBeSquare

It is a Boxster/Cayman dash (good... I like the round HVAC registers)

With weird gauges... that is a definite minus. It looks like a Mini gauge cluster gone wrong.

The seat bottoms are all wrong as far as I can tell from the picture.

My money is betting that it's a modified Cayenne motor, but who knows. RUF *is* officially insane!

4S-TURBO · 03-05-2010, 02:50 PM

Put MORE weight behind the rear axle and make the front lighter? I'm scared schlitless just typing it...

"Karate monkey"

JC · 03-05-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 4S-TURBO

Put MORE weight behind the rear axle and make the front lighter? I'm scared schlitless just typing it...

"Karate monkey"

Supposedly the V8 weighs 80 lbs less.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/03/g...8-porsche-911/

Dex · 03-05-2010, 05:39 PM

This is so freakin' cool, and they used an MT not flappy paddles. RUF is so awesome. I like the interior, but the steering wheel is kind of sorry.

4S-TURBO · 03-05-2010, 05:43 PM

The OP didn't mention a lighter motor, assumed that means heavier...I mean, isn't THAT the most important aspect of this new motor then? A twin turbo can make plenty of lag free power, so reducing weight, especially 80 lbs (!) is prolly the single most important feature. Although, I wonder how far they lowered the V8 so it doesn't ruin the whole point of a flat-6 configuration? LCG...

Lboogie · 03-05-2010, 06:04 PM

120 HP/L, naturally aspirated, and lighter than the flat 6 motor it was shoehorned in place of?

Jizzed
In
My
Pants
!

bal00 · 03-05-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 4S-TURBO

The OP didn't mention a lighter motor, assumed that means heavier...I mean, isn't THAT the most important aspect of this new motor then? A twin turbo can make plenty of lag free power, so reducing weight, especially 80 lbs (!) is prolly the single most important feature. Although, I wonder how far they lowered the V8 so it doesn't ruin the whole point of a flat-6 configuration? LCG...

If you look at the engine, they have actually done away with the belts and mounted all accessories as low as possible.

nhat · 03-05-2010, 09:23 PM

all this thread needs is a sound clip of that v8 at full song

Slack · 03-05-2010, 09:31 PM

I'm not a big fan of unobtainable cars, but this is pretty badass.

imprezaowner27 · 03-06-2010, 09:52 AM

must sound rediculous

Derbagger · 03-06-2010, 01:27 PM

The C&D article said the motor is only 0.8 inches longer than the flat six, and the accessories are mounted in the cavities on either side of the crank. It has room for a later turbo even.

And the houndstooth fabric on the seats is a nod to Porsches of old.

Gundoo · 03-06-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by boxerinside

what POS interior!

my understanding is ruf is one of those companies that will happily change something to your liking (and happily charge you for it).

the base rgt cost around $250,000, if i recall correctly. about twice the price of the gt3.

thedaddyb · 03-06-2010, 05:48 PM

It even comes with stage 1 and 2 nitrous activation buttons on the steering wheel. Hopefully if won't cause damage to the manifold.

Kidding aside, it is a crazy feat to fit it in there. I need to hear a sound clip though. I hope it still has some good low grumble like the boxer engines.

jettore · 03-06-2010, 09:30 PM

Meh, V8 in a 911 is old news.
http://www.renegadehybrids.com/911/911.html

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03-05-2010, 10:28 AM	#2
SCRAPPYDO Scooby Guru Member#: 873 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Just outside of Houston TX Vehicle: 2013 Golf R 1971 240Z	I do not really like the idea of a V8 in a 911, but wow I can appreciate the craftsmanship.

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White out Scooby Guru Member#: 46277 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Michigan Vehicle: ** Ring Time of 7:43.5	how does that fit? Nick

03-05-2010, 11:18 AM	#4
boxerinside Scooby Specialist Member#: 191994 Join Date: Oct 2008	what POS interior!

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Obnoxio Scooby Specialist Member#: 44009 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: in an old barn Vehicle: 2001 Toyota Tundra red/bird poop	Is today April 1st?

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tdm74 Scooby Newbie Member#: 65464 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: International Location: wherever I lay my phone Vehicle: god damn these electric sex pants	put this in the Cayman, then wow

03-05-2010, 12:19 PM	#8
Hondaslayer Brain Stew Moderator Member#: 4562 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Auburn, WA Vehicle: 1998 Forester,lifted 1975 VW Westfalia tin top	Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. They designed their own V8? RUF is officially insane now. Seriously.

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Chiketkd Scooby Guru Member#: 71634 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: C-Ville, VA Vehicle: In hibernation...	Wow!!!! I'm very impressed!

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4S-TURBO Scooby Specialist Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: H-6 fury! Vehicle: '02 McIntosh stereo ...with a Subaru attached	Put MORE weight behind the rear axle and make the front lighter? I'm scared schlitless just typing it... "Karate monkey"

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Dex Scooby Specialist Member#: 163775 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Vehicle: 1984 Sheep Dog	This is so freakin' cool, and they used an MT not flappy paddles. RUF is so awesome. I like the interior, but the steering wheel is kind of sorry.

03-05-2010, 05:43 PM	#16
4S-TURBO Scooby Specialist Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: H-6 fury! Vehicle: '02 McIntosh stereo ...with a Subaru attached	The OP didn't mention a lighter motor, assumed that means heavier...I mean, isn't THAT the most important aspect of this new motor then? A twin turbo can make plenty of lag free power, so reducing weight, especially 80 lbs (!) is prolly the single most important feature. Although, I wonder how far they lowered the V8 so it doesn't ruin the whole point of a flat-6 configuration? LCG...

03-05-2010, 06:04 PM	#17
Lboogie Scooby Specialist Member#: 171611 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Silicon Valley Vehicle: GH WRX Stg.1 SSM	120 HP/L, naturally aspirated, and lighter than the flat 6 motor it was shoehorned in place of? Jizzed In My Pants !

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nhat #Belieber Moderator Member#: 140163 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: 3MI Racing Vehicle: 03 STi hellaflunctional	all this thread needs is a sound clip of that v8 at full song

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Slack Scooby Specialist Member#: 17548 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga	I'm not a big fan of unobtainable cars, but this is pretty badass.

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Derbagger Scooby Specialist Member#: 32113 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Trollhatten, Japan Vehicle: 05 Saabaru Satin Grey	The C&D article said the motor is only 0.8 inches longer than the flat six, and the accessories are mounted in the cavities on either side of the crank. It has room for a later turbo even. And the houndstooth fabric on the seats is a nod to Porsches of old.

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thedaddyb Scooby Specialist Member#: 64374 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore, MD Vehicle: 07 WRX SWP *SOLD 03 2.5ts BRP long gone	It even comes with stage 1 and 2 nitrous activation buttons on the steering wheel. Hopefully if won't cause damage to the manifold. Kidding aside, it is a crazy feat to fit it in there. I need to hear a sound clip though. I hope it still has some good low grumble like the boxer engines.

03-06-2010, 09:30 PM	#25
jettore Scooby Newbie Member#: 89760 Join Date: Jun 2005	Meh, V8 in a 911 is old news. http://www.renegadehybrids.com/911/911.html