RUF CTR2
The air-cooled Group C-derived titan that briefly humbled the McLaren F1.
- Power
- 520 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 3.6 s
- Top speed
- 211 mph
- Est. value
- $1.8m–$3.1m
About the RUF CTR2
The RUF CTR2 succeeded the legendary 'Yellowbird' by taking the Porsche 993-generation 911 to extreme heights. Utilising a race-derived 3.6-litre flat-six based on the Porsche 962 Group C engine, it was briefly the world's fastest production car until the McLaren F1's official top speed run. Unlike the standard 993 Turbo, the CTR2 featured a unique integrated bi-level rear wing that doubled as an air intake for the intercoolers and a Kevlar-composite body. It remains a pinnacle of air-cooled engineering, offering visceral performance paired with RUF's signature refinement and an integrated roll cage.
RUF CTR2 specs
The RUF CTR2 produces 520 bhp (388 kW) and 685 Nm (505 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h).
| Make | RUF |
|---|---|
| Model | CTR2 |
| Trim | 3.6 |
| Years | 1995–1997 |
| Type | Supercar |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | About 29 built |
| Original price | About $315,000 when new |
| Engine | 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,600 cc (3.6 litres) |
| Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| Power | 520 bhp (388 kW) at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 685 Nm (505 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 3.6 s |
| Top speed | 211 mph (340 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,358 kg (2,994 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 383 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a RUF CTR2 worth?
A typical RUF CTR2 is estimated to be worth $1,800,000 – $3,150,000 (about £1,340,000 – £2,350,000).
Its original price when new was about $315,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
RUF CTR2 rarity in CarSpot
The RUF CTR2 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
RUF CTR2 fun facts
- The CTR2 was the first RUF model to be officially sold in the United States as a fully recognised manufacturer vehicle.
- Its engine is a direct descendant of the unit found in the Porsche 962 Le Mans racer, adapted for road use with twin KKK turbochargers.
- RUF pioneered the use of carbon-ceramic brakes on production road cars with the CTR2, years before they became industry standard.
