RUF RGT-8

[pzgren]

PRESS RELEASE:
RUF is proud to present the brand new RGT-8 at the Geneva Motor Show, 04th -14th March 2010. This spectacular prototype vehicle is powered by a completely new RUF designed V8 engine with a 180° crankshaft “Flatcrank”. Four valves arranged spherically together with multipoint fuel injection ensure optimal mixture conditions while the dry-sump system supplies the necessary lubrication. The lightweight engine has a very compact design, has a capacity of 4.5 litres arranged as a V8 and delivers 404kW (550bhp) @ 8500rpm and complements with a maximum torque of 500Nm @ 5400rpm.

At all stages of the design process, compactness and weight saving were of priority, the result of which is a total engine weight of less than 200kg. A 6 speed gearbox with shortened gear shift movement transfers the power to the rear axle. To ensure the best adhesion characteristics, the RGT-8 is supplied with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires running on 19 inch RUF forged alloy wheels utilising a single central retaining nut.

The powertrain is rounded off with sturdy ceramic brakes as standard for optimal braking. The current Porsche 911 forms the basis for the RGT-8 chassis which is then further optimised with bodywork components from RUF. As always, an integrated roll-cage is supplied delivering increased chassis stability and passive safety. In addition, we are pleased to offer a Frère package which enhances the standard vehicle with special front fenders, nose and dashboard components. The styling was inspired by the 550 Coupé with which Paul Frère, the Belgian race driver, won the best of class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1953.

The RUF RGT-8 production start is planned for 2011.
Source - RUF













a V8 - not bad.. nothing really exciting about the design but the engine sounds promissing

[chest3r]

A V8 ?!?  That's something I never thought I would see in a 911. I thought it wouldn't even fit 

Anyway, the weight distribution should be way worse than the original one, there's a reason why Porsche never fitted an engine with more cylinders than a boxer 6.

[Saadie]

"RUF designed V8 engine with a 180° crankshaft “Flatcrank”."

someboday explain to me how the crank is 180 degree :\

edit::

non flat crank



flat crank


soo this thing actually acts as a V twin .. hmmm

i say .. torqueee  


Nice website http://www.e31.net/engines_e.html 

[Guyon]

Alright, I quickly scrolled through the pictures and realized the rear looked too big and that I was really only attracted to it because it's a 911.. and then I read about the V8.. 

[danidmas]

Not cool. Sorry. I've seen some weird american engine swaps with Chevy engines on old 911... but coming from an "oficial" and respectable tuner like RUF?! No, thanks. 911 are supposed to be flat-6.

[yg60m]

Impressive work for me but I wonder how if it will work. Building an engine is quite different to tune cars ...

[Slusbe]

"RUF designed V8 engine with a 180° crankshaft “Flatcrank”."

someboday explain to me how the crank is 180 degree :\

edit::

non flat crank
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flat crank
(Image removed from quote.)

soo this thing actually acts as a V twin .. hmmm

i say .. torqueee 


Nice website http://www.e31.net/engines_e.html 

Yeah it has a flat plane crank like the Ferrari V8's. Thats part of the reason they scream like they do. Whereas Maseratis have a more traditional V8 sound, despite the engines being very similar.

I want some info concerning the weight of the V8 engine vs the Porsche 6. Some V8 engines are actually surprisingly light. Theres no way it did any favors to the center of gravity though (vertically).

Either way, this does seem out of character for RUF. Do you guys think its using the standard Porsche gearbox?