The 2011 Geneva International Motorshow plays host to the world premiere of the RUF Rt 12 R. The latest supercar from the Porsche tuning specialist is based on the 911 Turbo having received a bevy of modifications including a engine kit that pushes the output of the 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat six from 500HP and 650Nm (700Nm with the overboost function) to 730HP and 940Nm (693.3 lb-ft) of peak torque for a top speed in excess of 370km/h (230+ mph). A six-speed manual gearbox transfers power to the all-wheel drive system

Other upgrades include ceramic brakes, 19-inch forged alloy wheels wrapped in 245/35 tires at the front and 325/30 at the back, an aero kit and an adjustable suspension. RUF also reduced the weight of the 911 Turbo through the use of exotic materials such as the carbon fiber wings, front luggage cover and bucker seats. The price of the Rt 12 R is set at €279,000 or about US$386,400 at today’s exchange rates.

Technical details: Coupé formCarbon-Fibre rear spoilerLightweight front with carbon fibre wingsCarbon fibre front luggage coverOptional carbon roofAluminium doors with lightweight interior fittingsSynthetic side and rear windowsCarbon bucket seatsRollcage and crossbar integrated into the interior paneling (IRC), disc diameter 380 mm front, 350 mm rearForged aluminium wheels with central locking nut, 9J x 19 front, 12J x 19 rearMichelin Pilot Sport Cup tyres, 245/35 ZR 19 front, 325/30 ZR 19 rear6 cylinder bi-turbo boxer engineDisplacement 3.8 lMaximum power 537 kW (730 bhp) at 7,000 rpmMaximum torque 940 Nm at 3,500 rpm6 speed manual gearbox4WD standard, rear while drive only available as optionTop speed over 370 km/hDry weight (DIN) 1,495 kgPrice: 279,000.00 Euro (excl. VAT)

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