Is there room in the hypercar market for the RUF CTR3 Clubsport – more than six years since the first-gen CTR3 debuted to rave comparisons with the Carrera GT?

Now that Porsche’s top model is the 918 Spider, the RUF CTR3 is looking a little out of date — to say nothing of the ultra-hybrid McLaren P1 and LaFerrari.

This is where the new RUF CTR3 Clubsport comes in — more aero, more speed and more drama with optional wide-body fenders and a 200-mph-plus ground-effects package.

Merging the front crash structure of the Cayman coupe into this wider, lower, louder and twice-as-fast CTR3 still has the desired effect: huge speed. Twin-turbochargers send 777-horsepower to the back wheels, which also cope with the 707-pound-feet of torque from this 3.8-liter, dry-sump-lubed boxer six-cylinder.

With only two driven wheels, the 3.0-second 0-60-mph time is a bit off the latest pace, to be frank, with the new Turbo S 911 hitting the mark in just 2.6-seconds.

But flat out? Say goodbye and wave!!

With the right gear ratios and tire setup, the CTR3 Clubsport hits a stunning 236-mph. This, for the record, is faster than any 918 Spider, LaFerrari or McLaren P1… so far!

And quite close to the cat-less McLaren F1 record-holder of 240-mph for more than a decade.

All this for pricing that cuts the bill for a new hypercar roughly in half!?

CTR3 Clubsports for everyone!

 

 

 

RUF CTR 3

The RUF model with pure super sports car DNA

• The CTR 3 is RUF’s top model and combines decades of experience with latest technology and timeless design. As a logical consequence of the continuous development of the brand we are very proud to offer a vehicle that enthuses by far more than exceptional technology and driving dynamics: it comes with its complete own individual design. With the specific design of the front wings and a very low a-pillar the pilot of the CTR 3 has the perception of a very low seat position which enhances the race car feeling. Underneath the carbon skin various high performance components are combined. The turbo charged flat 6 engine produces impressive 777 hp and has a torque of 980 Nm (723 lb ft). This power is transferred to the rear wheels via a 6 speed manual or an optional 7 speed double clutch gear box. The mid-engine coupe has a low centre of gravity and builds very low. The rear axle construction includes horizontal springs and shock absorbers. The highest expansion stage is the CTR 3 Clubsport which comes among other details with wheel house extensions and a fixed carbon rear spoiler.

 

2015 RUF CTR3 Clubsport

• 

Colours

• •Exterior: standard and metallic colours to the customer’s choice

• •Interior: leather, alcantara and seam colours to the customer’s choice

Engine

• CTR 3 with 3.8 litre twin turbo engine

• Output 572 kW (777 hp) at 7,100 RPM, maximum torque

• 980 Nm at 4,000 RPM

• 6 cylinder horizontally opposed engine

• Aluminium block and cylinder heads

• Water cooled

• Four valves per cylinder

• Camshaft adjustment with valve timing and lift

• Hydraulic valve adjustment

• Dry sump lubrication

• Twin turbochargers and twin intercoolers

• Electronic engine management

• Fly-by-wire throttle

• Direct fuel injection (DFI)

• Cylinder-specific knock control

• Two three-way catalytic converters with metal substrates with stereo lambda control circuits

• Static high-voltage distribution with individual coils

• Two-stage resonance induction

• On-Board-Diagnostics to monitor exhaust emissions

Transmission

• 7-Speed-Doubleclutch

• Rear wheel drive

Chassis

• Front: 5-spoke 8.5“ x 19 forged light-alloy wheels with central locking, tyres 265/30 ZR 19

• Rear: 5-spoke 12.5“ x 20 forged light-alloy wheels with central locking, tyres 345/30 ZR 20

• Tyre sealing compound and electrical compressor

• Power steering with variable steering ratio

• Front: McPherson-strut suspension with anti-roll bar

• Rear: multi-link suspension, horizontal coil over shock absorbers with anti-roll bar

• Stability Management with ABS, ASR, ABD and ESP

• Hydraulic lift system for the front axle for 50 mm

• (2 inch) more ground clearance

Brakes

• Front and rear: 6-piston-monobloc-fixed calipers, red painted with white “RUF” logo

• Front and rear: 380 mm internally ventilated and perforated ceramic composite brake discs

• Bosch ABS 8.0

CTR3 Clubsport – Model Year 2014

Body

• 2-seater Coupé

• Front structure and floor panel, sheet steel hot dip galvanised on both sides

• Body shell in kevlar-carbon composite

• Clubsports-package in kevlar-carbon composite

• Underbody lining

• Aluminium front lid and aluminium doors

• Door stops with 3 index positions

• Air intakes for intercoolers in the rear fenders

• Front spoiler with integrated air outlet

• Sports mirrors with integrated indicators, improved aerodynamics, electric adjustable and heated

• Rear diffuser with air outlets for end tips

• Big one-piece rear lid

• Automatic rear wing

• Permanent “rear view” camera

• “RUF” logo in black on the front hood and black “C

• TR 3” logo on the rear lid

Electrical system

• Power windows with one-touch operation and short-stroke lowering

• Windscreen washer system with 2 wiping speeds, interval settings and heated dual nozzles

• Sports mirrors with LED-indicator lights, electrically adjust- and heatable, aspherical on driver ́s side

• Communication Management: Information system comprising 5.8-inch screen, 12 button keypad, radio with CD drive and an on-board computer with parallel display in the instrument cluster

• Soundsystem with 7 speakers

• CD tray area in the glove box

• Pre assembly for CD autochanger (6 discs)

• Central locking with remote control including trunk release

• Electric luggage compartment release

Lighting

• Bi-Xenon-head lights including dynamic headlight leveling and headlamp cleaning system

• Separate additional lights in the front end with m

• arker lights, LED indicator lights and LED day light running lights

• Rear fog light

• Centre high-mounted brake light in LED technology

Instruments

• Three big round instruments with dial-type gauges in black with green typeface

• Speedo tops at 260 mph (420 kph)

• Instrument cluster with central rev counter and multi-function display

• Analogue displays: Revolutions per minute, speed,

• oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temprature and tank capacity

• Permanent indication of total mileage, trip mileage, time, outside temperature and speed

• On board computer

 

Safety and security

• Fullsize airbags for driver and passenger

• Integrated roll cage (IRC)

• Side Impact Protection System comprising:

• Side impact protection in the doors

• Head airbags in the door-trim panels

• 3-point automatic belts front, seat buckle on seat

• Seat belt height adjustment, belt tensioners and belt-force limiters

• Immobiliser (transponder system), safe locking system, alarm system and interior surveillance

• Front and rear bumpers with integrated alloy bumpers

• Air conditioning

• Automatic air conditioning with integrated active carbon filter

• Green tinted heat-insulating glass

 

Interior

• Full leather interior

• Kevlar carbon light weight bucket seat with integrated head rest

• 3-spoke sport steering wheel in leather with manual height and reach adjustment

• Plastic parts with soft paint, painted in interior colo

• Roofliner in alcantara

• Interior carbon package

• Fire extinguisher

• 6 point seat belts in colour for driver’s and passenger’s seat

• Lockable, large glove compartment

• Light weight door panels with storage bags

• Cup holder integrated behind the decorative dashboard trim

• LCD display for permanent “rear view” camera inste

• ad of rear view mirror

• Aluminium shift knob

• Aluminium pedal set and foot rest

• Stainless steel door sills with „RUF“ logo

Technical data

• Engine

• Type Boxer

• Cylinders 6

• Displacement – in³ (cc) 231.9 (3,800)

• Bore x stroke – in (mm) 4.02 x 3.05 (102 x 77.5)

• Power 572 kW (777 hp)

• At RPM 7,100

• Max. torque – lb-ft (Nm) 707,96 (980)

• At RPM 4,000

• Compression ratio 9.8 : 1

• Engine control unit EMS SDI 3.1, direct fuel inje

• ction, cylinder specific

• knock control, Stereo

• lambda-control circuits,

• fly-by-wire throttle

• Gasoline 98 ROZ super plus, unleaded

• Alternator 1.680 W

• Starter motor 1.7 kW

• Battery 80 Ah

Transmission

• Power delivery Rear-wheel drive

• Transmission 7-speed double clutch

Chassis

• Front axle McPherson-strut, anti-roll bar

• Rear axle Multi-link suspension, horizontal coil over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar

Steering

• Steering ratio 16.9 : 1

• Steering wheel turns 2.98 From lock to lock

• Steering wheel diameter – in (mm) 14.5 (365)

• Turning radius – ft (m) 34.8 (10.6)

• Driver safety aids with ABS, ASR and ABD

• Brakes Front and rear: 6 piston aluminium monobloccalipers ventilated and cross-drilled ceramic composite discs

• Anti-lock braking system Bosch ABS 8.0

• Brake disc diameter – in (mm) 15 / 15 (380 / 380)

• Brake disc thickness – in (mm) 1.3 / 1.3 (34 / 34)

• Wheels 8.5” x 19 / 12.5” x 20

• Tyres 265/30 ZR 19 / 345/30 ZR 20

• Size and weight

• Length – in (mm) 175 (4,445)

• Width – in (mm) 76.5 (1,944)

• Height – in (mm) 47.2 (1,200)

• Wheelbase – in (mm) 103.3 (2,625)

• Track, front – in (mm) 59.3 (1,506)

• Track, rear – in (mm) 62.4 (1,585)

• Empty weight

• According to DIN 3086.4 lbs (1,400 kg)

• According to EG-standards 3251.8 lbs (1,475 kg)

• Total acceptable weight 3582.5 lbs (1,625 kg)

• Capacities

• Trunk space according to VDA – cu ft (l) 3.7 (135)

• Gas tank – gal (l) 23.1 (90)

Performance

• Top speed – mph (kph) 236 (380) – dependent on gear ratios

• 0 – 62 mph (0 – 100 kph) 3.2 s

• 0 – 125 mph (0 – 200 kph) 9.2 s