1989 Porsche 911 RUF CTR Yellowbird
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One of 20-30 Factory Conversions
Year
1989
Brand
Porsche
Model Variant
911 RUF CTR Yellowbird
Current Mileage
41,500 km
chasis
WP0ZZZ91ZKS103022
Engine capacity
3.4 liter twin-turbo flat-6 / 463BHP
exterior color
Yellow
Interior color
Black
transmisSion
Five Speed Manual
Top speed
213MPH
Designer
Alios Ruf
Years produced
1987 - 1996
Total production
30
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This is a full conversion model completed by RUF, featuring a CTR-spec engine and built on the wider turbo body for enhanced stability and aerodynamics. The interior was also entirely crafted by RUF.
The RUF CTR, known as the "Yellow Bird," emerged in 1987 as a groundbreaking performance car based on the Porsche 911 Carrera. Created by RUF Automobile, it quickly gained a reputation as one of the fastest and most capable vehicles of its time.
The CTR’s performance placed it above many of its peers. It could outpace cars like the Ferrari Testarossa and Lamborghini Countach in most scenarios. While the Porsche 959 had a quicker 0-60 mph time, the CTR excelled in the 0-100 mph sprint, outperforming even the Ferrari F40 and Lamborghini Diablo. With a top speed of 213 mph (342 km/h), it set a new standard for road cars. In a 1987 “Road & Track” fastest car test, the CTR reached 339.8 km/h, breaking records and later besting its own achievement.
On the track, the CTR was just as impressive. It held the unofficial Nürburgring-Nordschleife lap record for several years, showcasing its exceptional handling and engineering.
The car’s performance stemmed from an extensively modified 3.2-liter air-cooled flat-six engine. RUF enhanced the engine by enlarging the intake system, adding twin turbochargers, a Bosch fuel injection system, and custom-built intercoolers. These upgrades produced a guaranteed minimum output of 469 PS, with peak figures reaching up to 510 BHP in ideal conditions.
Buyers had two ways to acquire the CTR. They could purchase a complete car, built from a “white body” supplied by Porsche and finished entirely by RUF. Only 30 of these complete models were produced. Alternatively, RUF offered a “CTR Kit,” allowing customers to convert their own Porsche 911 into a CTR. This car was converted for a customer.
The RUF CTR remains an icon of high performance, remembered for its blistering speed, engineering innovation, and rarity. It continues to hold a revered place in automotive history.
The RUF CTR, known as the "Yellow Bird," emerged in 1987 as a groundbreaking performance car based on the Porsche 911 Carrera. Created by RUF Automobile, it quickly gained a reputation as one of the fastest and most capable vehicles of its time.
The CTR’s performance placed it above many of its peers. It could outpace cars like the Ferrari Testarossa and Lamborghini Countach in most scenarios. While the Porsche 959 had a quicker 0-60 mph time, the CTR excelled in the 0-100 mph sprint, outperforming even the Ferrari F40 and Lamborghini Diablo. With a top speed of 213 mph (342 km/h), it set a new standard for road cars. In a 1987 “Road & Track” fastest car test, the CTR reached 339.8 km/h, breaking records and later besting its own achievement.
On the track, the CTR was just as impressive. It held the unofficial Nürburgring-Nordschleife lap record for several years, showcasing its exceptional handling and engineering.
The car’s performance stemmed from an extensively modified 3.2-liter air-cooled flat-six engine. RUF enhanced the engine by enlarging the intake system, adding twin turbochargers, a Bosch fuel injection system, and custom-built intercoolers. These upgrades produced a guaranteed minimum output of 469 PS, with peak figures reaching up to 510 BHP in ideal conditions.
Buyers had two ways to acquire the CTR. They could purchase a complete car, built from a “white body” supplied by Porsche and finished entirely by RUF. Only 30 of these complete models were produced. Alternatively, RUF offered a “CTR Kit,” allowing customers to convert their own Porsche 911 into a CTR. This car was converted for a customer.
The RUF CTR remains an icon of high performance, remembered for its blistering speed, engineering innovation, and rarity. It continues to hold a revered place in automotive history.
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