The GT3 Based RUF RGT 4.2 is the Best Porsche 991 Series 911 Ever Made

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Ruf Automobile is most famous for it's cutting edge performance CTR series cars, but since 2000 they have been building another, lesser known series that are essentially, hotrods for automotive purists. This series is called RGT, which is short for Ruf GT, and these cars are Rufs' faster and more powerful response to Porsche's GT3, featuring large displacement, naturally aspirated engines, manual transmissions and a lighter curb weight.
In 2012 Porsche introduced the 991 series 911, which was a huge departure from the previous 997 generation 911 in both good and bad ways. On one hand the 991 was unquestionably beautiful and featured a near perfect design, with the exception of the huge marker lamp lenses in the front. It was also faster than the 997. But on the other hand it was huge and heavy. It also ditched the beloved 5 analog gauge cluster, was extremely tech focused, and was clearly made with a greater focus on emerging sales markets, than Porsche's automotive purist customers.
The RGT 4.2 starts life as a Porsche GT3, then Ruf installs an internal roll cage that strengthens the chassis and is completely concealed by the interior trim. Next the interior is lightened and Ruf installs a set of their 935 lollipop inspired carbon fiber seats. Then they install a custom Bosch electronic engine management system, a new suspension system co-developed with KW, custom carbon-ceramic brakes and a custom exhaust system.
for the powerplant, Ruf completely sidesteps Porsche's brand new engine for the 991 GT3, and brings in a more preferred Mezger flat-six engine, which it reworks to the tune of 4.2 liters, 8400 rpm, 369 lb-ft of torque, and 525 HP, which is a 50hp increase over the 2015 GT3. Ruf also installs a new dry sump lubrication system and an external oil tank.
, here is the view of the 2015 GT3 engine bay, and here is the view of the RGTs engine bay.
Next, Ruf replaces every single body panel except for the doors. And while the appearance of the RGT 4.2 is a bit more extreme than that of most other cars manufactured by Ruf, the new body features many visual nods to racing porsches of the past. The front was strongly inspired by the 911 3.0 RS, with the protruding center air intake, and the two circular intakes on either side, and the bolt-on fender flares were inspired by the 993 GT, or 993 GT2, if you like.
The RGT shares wheel dimensions with the crazy insane CTR3 Clubsport, and multiple custom wheel designs were available.
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In 2015 Motor Trend tested the RGT 4.2 and said "While the purest of the 911s has become a digital track tool calculated for the best lap times, Ruf's alternative has remained a wonderfully analogue, rebellious hot rod."
The cost of this fantastic machine was $355k, but the information I found does not specify if that includes the cost of the donor car.