2012 RUF RGT-8
The RGT 8, first introduced here at Geneva in 2010, is now available based on the new Porsche 991 platform. The RGT 8 features the “all RUF”, naturally aspirated V8 that produces 550 hp. The flexibility of the V8 engine delivers extraordinary performance and a sound track that only a high‑revving, flat‑crank V8 can produce.
The V8 engine was inspired by racing technology and features hemispherically arranged valves, 180 degree “flat” crankshaft, dry sump lubrication and direct drive ancillaries eliminating all drive belts. The RGT 8 is available with only a six-speed manual transmission powering the rear wheels.
In Detail
| type | Professionally Tuned Car |
| released at | 2012 Geneva Motor Show |
| built at | Germany |
| engine | RUF V8 |
| position | Rear, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| ignition | Coil-On-Plug |
| block material | Aluminum |
| valvetrain | Chain-Driven DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/VVT |
| displacement | 4499 cc / 274.55 in³ |
| power | 405 kw / 543.1 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| specific output | 120.72 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 389.32 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 500 nm / 368.8 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel & Aluminum Monocoque w/Aluminum Panels |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| wheel type | Cast Alloy |
| front tires | 245/35 ZR 20 |
| rear tires | 295/30 ZR 20 |
| front brakes | Ventilated Discs w/6-Piston Aluminum Calipers |
| f brake size | 34 x 340 mm / 1.34 x 13.4 in |
| rear brakes | Ventilated Discs w/6-Piston Aluminum Calipers |
| r brake size | 28 x 330 mm / 1.1 x 13.0 in |
| front wheels | F 50.8 x 21.6 cm / 20 x 8.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 50.8 x 27.9 cm / 20 x 11 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | MacPherson Struts w/Coil Springs, PASM Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Multi-Link w/Coil Springs, PASM Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1395 kg / 3076 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2450 mm / 96.5 in |
| front track | 1538 mm / 60.6 in |
| rear track | 1516 mm / 59.7 in |
| length | 4491 mm / 176.8 in |
| width | 1808 mm / 71.2 in |
| height | 1295 mm / 51.0 in |
| transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~318 kph / 197.48 mph |
| urban fuel econ eu | 19.7 L/100 km or 11.94 mpg-us |
| extra urban fuel econ eu | 9.8 L/100 km or 24.00 mpg-us |
| combined fuel econ eu | 12.9 L/100 km or 18.23 mpg-us |
| emission | 298 g/km |
