The Car Spy

Finished in the stunning and extremely rare Turquoise Pearl with a Black Leather interior this left-hand drive 1995 Porsche 993 Turbo was first built in October 1995 and supplied new from Porsche Stuttgart in Germany. It was well optioned from new, especially considering the rare paint finish.

In 1998 the Turbo R was delivered to RUF GmbH HQ in Pfaffenhausen to undergo its RUF Turbo R conversion, giving the car a final BHP output of 520 BHP. After the full conversion by the factory, the car travelled to the UK and was handled by ‘RUF GB’ – originally RUF in the United Kingdom back in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, where it was registered and supplied to its first UK owner. In 2004 it was sold to the current and only the second owner of this beautiful example!

This car underwent engine upgrades while at RUF GmbH. The engine and drivetrain were converted to full Turbo R spec. The suspension was uprated with a height adjustable GT2 suspension kit fitted in 1999 by RUF GB.

The official upgrade includes a RUF GmbH re-programmed ECU, upgraded KKK turbos, a full RUF sports exhaust and new re-profiled camshafts but also included a full overhaul of the cylinder heads and an RS spec flywheel (rather than the standard dual mass item).

Other than sitting approximately 30mm lower than standard and sitting on signature 18″ RUF five spoke design wheels, you’d be forgiven for thinking the car was almost a standard 993 Turbo. Until fired up that is – a quick twist of the key brings a glorious sound booming from the tailpipes.

Showing 53,000 miles on the odometer and presented in excellent condition inside, outside and under the hood with its driver’s handbooks and relevant paperwork in place plus a stack (and when we say that we are not exaggerating!) of original bills, receipts and invoices, this example is a real credit to its previous owners.

Specification as follows:

• Genuine RUF Turbo R Conversion
• Left Hand Drive Porsche Stuttgart Supplied when New (C00)
• 2 UK Owners
• Painted from new in ‘Turquoise Pearl’ (25D)
• Porsche Soft Black Leather interior
• RUF Sports exhaust
• RUF Turbo R 520 BHP engine conversion
• RUF 6-speed gearbox
• RUF GT2 Suspension Kit
• RUF 18″ 5 Spoke Lightweight Alloy Wheels
• Porsche Electric Sports Seats
• Driver and Passenger Airbags
• Air Conditioning
• Electric Sunroof
• Electric Mirrors Driver and Passenger-Side
• Extremely Comprehensive Service History
• Cherished Plate ‘C2 NOG’ Included with the car
• Serviced by RUF GB from 1998 -2004
• Serviced by Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex from 2004-2023
• Latest Service and MOT in September 2023 by Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex (UK)
• Letter of Authenticity from RUF Automobile GmbH

Private plate C2 NOG is included in the sale price for a UK purchaser

A truly collectable, air-cooled classic, genuine RUF conversion combining outstanding looks with ballistic performance this RUF Turbo R is easily a match for any modern day supercar.

​On sale at £POA

​For further details or to arrange a viewing in East Sussex (TN22) of this very rare RUF conversion please email us at info@rufautomobile.co.uk or telephone 01892 506911.

Shortly after the introduction of the 993 Carrera in 1994, RUF Automobile GmbH introduced the 993-based BTR2, with a 3.6 litre turbocharged engine, fixed rear spoiler plus a distinctive RUF-designed front bumper which included two extra air inlets. Based on the Carrera engine, the air-cooled, K27 turbocharged RUF powerplant generated 420 hp at only 5000 rpm and a maximum torque of 425 lb/ft was available at 4800 rpm.

The BTR2 took on the mantle of the original 964-based BTR (Gruppe B Turbo Ruf) which had been produced between 1983 and 1989. In total no more than 18 BTR2’s were built by the factory in Pfaffenhausen and only three of those were produced in right hand drive form.
The BTR2 was based on a 993 Carrera 2 bodyshell in white supplied by Porsche and RUF went about building a turbocharged 993 before Porsche launched their own official Turbo model in 1995. As a point of interest the BTR2 produced 420hp while the Porsche 911 Turbo lagged behind at 402hp. In addition, since the BTR2 was based on a C2 bodyshell it carried less weight than the 911 Turbo so another tick in the box for the RUF.

Manufactured in 1995, this particular BTR2 (car no.6) is a very rare, UK-registered, right hand drive example (one of only three built by RUF) finished in Aventurine Green with a Silver Grey leather interior and was imported and registered in the UK in November 2015. Like all ‘W09’ RUF’s this car was originally supplied by the RUF factory in Pfaffenhausen and built to the owner’s exact specification.

The car has covered a total of 48,000 kilometres (30,000 miles) and comes with a comprehensive history file that tracks the car’s life from its delivery to its first owner in Singapore up to the present day.

During the past 12 months the car has undergone a major restoration of its bodywork which included a glass-out, bare-metal re-spray in its original factory-painted Aventurine Green plus a mechanical re-commissioning which included a major service and fresh MOT. The car is therefore now ready for its new owner to drive and enjoy immediately.

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