RUF New RUF Model at Car Week 2025

[Jonathan19]

A new RUF model is coming!

RUF Automobile GmbH on Instagram: "Car week is around the corner and our saddle is strapped- we’re kicking things of at @motorluxofficial tomorrow- stop by and say hello!"

325 likes, 4 comments - rufsince1939 on August 12, 2025: "Car week is around the corner and our saddle is strapped- we’re kicking things of at @motorluxofficial tomorrow- stop by and say hello!".

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[Rolf]

I wonder how much power they will extract out of the next model? Going to be very interesting .

 

[Jonathan19]

I wonder how much power they will extract out of the next model? Going to be very interesting .

The teaser give me RUF RCT Evo Widebody vibe.

 

[KiwiRob]

I wonder how much power they will extract out of the next model? Going to be very interesting .

At the moment the highest output from there 3.8 is the 800hp in the rollout CTR3 EVO.

However I think they will be releasing the production version of the Ruf Tribute.

The Ruf Tribute features an entirely new air-cooled engine designed by founder Alois Ruf. The 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, which has been under development for two years at Ruf, pumps out an impressive 543 hp at 6,750 rpm and 553 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm. There hasn't been a new production car built with an air-cooled engine since the 1990s

The 2024 Ruf Tribute Celebrates Air-Cooled Engines With a Bespoke Motor

Did RUF Automobile just create the ultimate love letter to the Porsche 911? Learn more about the RUF Tribute, a 550 horsepower air-cooled beast.

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[SNB]

Note that the Tribute wasn’t shown with its final body, so this might be the final Tribute body?

 

[Jonathan19]

Another model tease for The Quail 2025

"Two more days until we reveal our latest creations at @thequailevents. Can you guess what we’re bringing?"

 

[martinbo]

Well, clearly it's the CTR3 successor...

 

[KiwiRob]

The silhouette above looks very similar to the Tribute photos from 2022.

It's using the Ruf chassis, what changes would you expect, maybe different bumpers and wing? The wing looks the same.

 

[SNB]

The first teaser stated “our saddle is strapped”, makes me think its a version of the Rodeo and not the Tribute. As for the second model it seems either to be a variant of the CTR3 or its successor.

 

[Jonathan19]

Another RUF model is tease for today

 

[Jonathan19]

RUF RODEO: Back in Black

The first production RUF RODEO is here. Presented in a deep shade of Jordan Black with white centerlock forged wheels, the first customer-specified RODEO captures the spirit of the West with an edgier, more dramatic tone. Its dark, chiseled design is accented with White-finish roof rails, quad-stacked exhaust tips integrated into the rear bumper and White model designations. Its front and rear bumpers feature integrated bash bars, with wide fender flares giving the design an extra sense of solidity while supporting a 41-millimeter (1.6-inch) wider front and 142-millimeter (5.6-inch) wider rear track width compared to the SCR. RUF Bi-LED headlights take the darkness out of night, complemented by full-LED taillights for a modern, safety-forward design.

The RODEO’s striking look is underpinned by mechanicals optimized for any terrain. An in-house engineered, fully-adjustable all-wheel-drive system allows variable torque distribution from front to rear. A specialized double-wishbone suspension system featuring pushrod-actuated horizontal dampers is raised by 242 millimeters (9.5 inches) compared to the SCR. Braking is handled by RUF’s advanced ceramic brakes, with six-piston monobloc brake calipers mated to 350-millimeter (13.8-inch) ceramic discs at all four corners. Power is provided by RUF’s 3.6-liter turbocharged horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine, developing 610 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission ensures maximum control over power delivery while retaining the analog experience inherent in a RUF.

In celebration of the RODEO’s first delivery, Aloisa Ruf created a limited capsule collection of hand-painted RODEO jeans, each pair individually numbered and featuring unique details, which will be officially released in the near future.

 

[Jonathan19]

RUF TRIBUTE: Our Love Letter to Air Cooling is Heading to Production for Model Year 2026

The first RUF TRIBUTE is back, powered by a RUF-designed and manufactured air-cooled engine. The TRIBUTE is the only production air-cooled car in existence from an OEM, having recently passed emissions regulations, one factor that originally took the air-cooled design off the road in the ’90s. RUF revived this iconic engine design in 2023 to honor 60 years of the 911. The 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged powerplant is equipped with billet aluminum cylinder heads, four-cam three-valve technology (for the first time in an air-cooled car) with variable valve timing and lift, and dry-sump lubrication derived from the well-known system used in the original 911. Its 550 horsepower is accompanied by the characteristic soul and charm only an air-cooled engine can offer, topped off by a RUF seven-speed manual sending power to the rear wheels.

This modern air-cooled drivetrain is mounted in the tried-and-true RUF modular platform used for the CTR Anniversary and SCR, with a double-wishbone horizontal pushrod coilover suspension front and rear, carbon-fiber tub and body, and RUF Integrated Roll Cage. The RUF TRIBUTE will be in production for model year 2026.

“These three cars represent the breadth of what RUF has to offer,” said Alois Ruf, president of RUF Automobile. “The RODEO satisfies our love for adventure, the CTR3 EVO is our track-ready engineering masterpiece designed for maximum speed and the TRIBUTE is our modern-day callback to the original 911 we fell in love with. We are honored to present these three cars at The Quail, and to hand off the latest RODEO and CTR3 EVO to their new owners.”

 

[Jonathan19]

RUF CTR3 EVO: Pushing the Boundaries of Performance

The RUF CTR3 EVO represents uncompromising performance as the fastest vehicle in RUF’s stable and the second evolution of the original CTR3. This example is presented in an elegant Howe White, with its new owner taking delivery at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering alongside the RODEO. The CTR3 EVO, like its predecessor, has a low and wide front end and a unique clamshell decklid with six integrated engine bay vents representing its six horizontally-opposed cylinders. Its large carbon-fiber rear wing, front splitter and massive rear diffuser ensure optimal aerodynamic performance and high-speed downforce, helping the CTR3 EVO achieve a top speed of 236 mph (380 kph). Body-colored RUF five-spoke centerlock wheels further round out this bold design.

The beating heart of the CTR3 EVO is a RUF-developed 3.8-liter turbocharged horizontally opposed six-cylinder with variable camshaft adjustment and lift, direct fuel injection and dry sump lubrication. It produces a healthy 800 horsepower at 7,100 RPM and 730 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 RPM for a flexible yet rev-happy powertrain. A seven-speed double-clutch transmission sends this power to the rear wheels, while massive 15-inch (380-millimeter) carbon-ceramic discs are clamped down by six-piston fixed calipers front and rear. The CTR3 EVO’s incredibly light carbon-fiber body is suspended by a MacPherson strut front end and multi-link rear end equipped with horizontally-orientated coilovers, on full display and serving as a centerpiece of the engine bay. Like all RUF vehicles, the CTR3 EVO is equipped with an Integrated Roll Cage for maximum rigidity and safety. The CTR3 EVO takes RUF’s iconic supercar to the next level, with a striking design and performance figures rivaling the best modern supercars.

 

[martinbo]

I wish they called it Rider instead of Rodeo!!!

I mean who wouldn't want a RUF Rider?

 

[Design FIRST]

RUF CTR3 EVO: Pushing the Boundaries of Performance

The RUF CTR3 EVO represents uncompromising performance as the fastest vehicle in RUF’s stable and the second evolution of the original CTR3. This example is presented in an elegant Howe White, with its new owner taking delivery at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering alongside the RODEO. The CTR3 EVO, like its predecessor, has a low and wide front end and a unique clamshell decklid with six integrated engine bay vents representing its six horizontally-opposed cylinders. Its large carbon-fiber rear wing, front splitter and massive rear diffuser ensure optimal aerodynamic performance and high-speed downforce, helping the CTR3 EVO achieve a top speed of 236 mph (380 kph). Body-colored RUF five-spoke centerlock wheels further round out this bold design.

The beating heart of the CTR3 EVO is a RUF-developed 3.8-liter turbocharged horizontally opposed six-cylinder with variable camshaft adjustment and lift, direct fuel injection and dry sump lubrication. It produces a healthy 800 horsepower at 7,100 RPM and 730 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 RPM for a flexible yet rev-happy powertrain. A seven-speed double-clutch transmission sends this power to the rear wheels, while massive 15-inch (380-millimeter) carbon-ceramic discs are clamped down by six-piston fixed calipers front and rear. The CTR3 EVO’s incredibly light carbon-fiber body is suspended by a MacPherson strut front end and multi-link rear end equipped with horizontally-orientated coilovers, on full display and serving as a centerpiece of the engine bay. Like all RUF vehicles, the CTR3 EVO is equipped with an Integrated Roll Cage for maximum rigidity and safety. The CTR3 EVO takes RUF’s iconic supercar to the next level, with a striking design and performance figures rivaling the best modern supercars.

Taillamps + inlay taken from the Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept playbook. RUF's solution is more attractive though. No silly stars !

 

[Design FIRST]

RUF TRIBUTE: Our Love Letter to Air Cooling is Heading to Production for Model Year 2026

The first RUF TRIBUTE is back, powered by a RUF-designed and manufactured air-cooled engine. The TRIBUTE is the only production air-cooled car in existence from an OEM, having recently passed emissions regulations, one factor that originally took the air-cooled design off the road in the ’90s. RUF revived this iconic engine design in 2023 to honor 60 years of the 911. The 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged powerplant is equipped with billet aluminum cylinder heads, four-cam three-valve technology (for the first time in an air-cooled car) with variable valve timing and lift, and dry-sump lubrication derived from the well-known system used in the original 911. Its 550 horsepower is accompanied by the characteristic soul and charm only an air-cooled engine can offer, topped off by a RUF seven-speed manual sending power to the rear wheels.

This modern air-cooled drivetrain is mounted in the tried-and-true RUF modular platform used for the CTR Anniversary and SCR, with a double-wishbone horizontal pushrod coilover suspension front and rear, carbon-fiber tub and body, and RUF Integrated Roll Cage. The RUF TRIBUTE will be in production for model year 2026.

“These three cars represent the breadth of what RUF has to offer,” said Alois Ruf, president of RUF Automobile. “The RODEO satisfies our love for adventure, the CTR3 EVO is our track-ready engineering masterpiece designed for maximum speed and the TRIBUTE is our modern-day callback to the original 911 we fell in love with. We are honored to present these three cars at The Quail, and to hand off the latest RODEO and CTR3 EVO to their new owners.”

Masterpiece. 'Nuff said.

I know it may sound crazy, but it would be cool were RUF to apply this sort of body treatment (save the rear whale tail) to the Taycan Turbo GT. Sooo clean and unobstructed by vents, wings, splitters etc. What a sedan that would be !

 

[Swissbob]

I like the Ruf Tribute, but I’d preferred a N/A engine with less power.