RUF, the renowned German automaker famed for transforming Porsche platforms into high-performance machines, has once again showcased its engineering prowess with the R Kompressor. Based on the Porsche 997 chassis, this beast of a vehicle comes equipped with a supercharged 3.8L engine that pushes the limits of speed and performance.
The RUF R Kompressor’s 3.8-liter engine produces an impressive 435 bhp at 7,000 rpm and churns out 347 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. This powerhouse allows the car to rocket from 0 to 60 mph in just 4 seconds and hit 124 mph in a swift 13.6 seconds. The vehicle’s top speed can reach an exhilarating 186 mph, depending on the transmission ratio selected.
In this Autobahn top speed run, the Porsche 997 RUF R Kompressor Cabrio truly gets to stretch its legs in a video shared by AutoTopNL YouTube channel. The iconic German highway, with its unrestricted sections, provides the perfect stage for this high-performance machine to unleash its full potential.
