RUF Vehicle GmbH generally known as simply RUF, is a legendary German tuning home and car producer specializing in Porsche merchandise. Established in 1939 by Alois Ruf Sr., the corporate started as a workshop and finally expanded to supply a full-service fuel station. Nevertheless, as Alois Ruf Jr. took over the enterprise following his father’s demise in 1974, he pivoted the corporate to supply its personal modified Porsches.
By the late Nineteen Eighties, RUF had established itself as not only a tuning home however a full car producer with the discharge of the CTR. Generally referred to as merely the Yellowbird, the CTR was revolutionary not only for its high velocity, 211 mph, however by the way it crushed rivals in interval comparability exams. RUF constructed 29 unique CTRs with chassis bought from Porsche. The remaining had been conversions using prospects’ commonplace Carreras.
Flash ahead just a few a long time, and RUF remains to be engaged on what it does finest, producing low-volume, high-quality efficiency automobiles. The marque has three manufacturing fashions on the time of writing: the CTR Anniversary, the SCR, and the CTR 3 Clubsport. To facilitate the sale of those automobiles in its largest market, the model simply introduced the opening of Ruf North America, a brand new Miami-based importer, and distributor for the model.
RUF North America is situated at The Concours Membership, a non-public race observe and hospitality resort in Miami’s heart. The brand new distributor additionally plans to supply on-site servicing, giving US RUF homeowners extra accessible entry to upkeep for his or her uncommon efficiency automobiles.
Of its new distributor, the model mentioned in an Instagram publish: “North America is RUF’s largest market, and we at RUF North America are honored to assist proceed the expansion of such an iconic producer by providing ‘Gross sales, Service, and Fashion.’ We’re proud to be the unique North American importer and purveyor of all issues RUF.”