# Ruf BTR2 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ruf_BTR2 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ruf_BTR2.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruf_BTR2 > Source revision: 1219194897 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Infobox automobile | name = Ruf BTR2 | image = RUF BTR2.jpg | caption = 1998 Ruf BTR2 | manufacturer = [Ruf Automobile GmBH](/source/Ruf_Automobile) | production = 1993–1998
(9-13 produced) | class = [Sports car](/source/Sports_car) ([S](/source/S-segment)) | body_style = 2-door [coupé](/source/coup%C3%A9) | related = [Porsche 993](/source/Porsche_993)
[Ruf CTR2](/source/Ruf_CTR2) | layout = [Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive](/source/Rear-engine%2C_rear-wheel-drive_layout) | engine = [3.6 L](/source/Porsche_flat-6_engine) air-cooled, SOHC [turbocharged](/source/turbocharger) [flat-6](/source/flat-six_engine) | transmission = 6-speed [manual](/source/Manual_transmission) | wheelbase = | length = | width = | height = | weight = | predecessor = [RUF BTR](/source/RUF_BTR) | successor = RUF BTR III }} The '''Ruf BTR2''' is a sports car produced by [Ruf Automobile](/source/Ruf_Automobile). Based on the [Porsche 993 Carrera](/source/Porsche_993), it succeeded the original BTR. The BTR2 was among the fastest road cars of its time, attaining a top speed of {{cvt|308|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}}. == History == left|thumb|1995 Ruf BTR2 rear view The BTR2 began production in 1993, as a homage to the company's first production car, shortly after the [Porsche 911 (993)](/source/Porsche_993) started production. It preceded the introduction of the 993 generation of the 911 Turbo by 2 years, making it the first turbocharged 993 model ever produced.{{Cite web|url=http://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-european/curbside-classic-ruf-btr-2-no-its-not-a-porsche/|title=Curbside Classic: 1995 Ruf BTR-2 – No, It's Not A Porsche.|website=www.curbsideclassic.com|date=9 December 2014 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-10}} The BTR2, based on the 911 Carrera, was only available with rear wheel drive, and featured a single turbo setup and narrow bodywork, while the 993 Turbo had an all wheel drive system, twin sequential turbochargers and wide bodywork.{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1994-ruf-btr2/|title=1994 RUF BTR2|website=Gooding & Company|language=en|access-date=2018-08-10}} == Specifications == thumb|Ruf plaque on a 1995 BTR2 The BTR2 is powered by a 3.6 L [flat-six engine](/source/flat-six_engine) based on the unit in the 993 Carrera but upgraded with a single [turbocharger](/source/turbocharger) running 11.6 psi of boost pressure, intercooler, modified camshafts, an auxiliary oil-cooler, a new exhaust system, lowered compression ratio (from 11.3:1 to 8.4:1) and a Bosch Motronic engine management system.{{Cite news|url=https://rufautomobiles.com/portfolio/btr2/|title=RUF BTR2 - RUF Automobiles {{!}} Parts, Powerkits, Upgrades, for Porsche Automobiles|work=RUF Automobiles {{!}} Parts, Powerkits, Upgrades, for Porsche Automobiles|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}} These upgrades allowed the engine to generate {{Convert|420|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,000 rpm and {{Convert|435|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} of torque at 4,800 rpm.{{Cite news|url=https://www.automobilemag.com/news/watch-seven-reasons-why-the-ruf-btr2-is-better-than-a-stock-porsche-911/|title=WATCH: Seven Reasons Why the RUF BTR2 is Better Than a Stock Porsche 911 {{!}} Automobile Magazine|date=2018-06-01|work=Automobile Magazine|access-date=2018-08-10|language=en-US}} Other mechanical changes included a RUF 6-speed manual transmission, 30 mm lowered suspension, stiffer anti roll bars, limited-slip differential with 60 percent lockup and bigger brakes (320 mm front and 300 mm rear). The also featured 18 inch Ruf 5-spoke alloy wheels, special bucket seats, restyled bumpers and a fixed "whale tail" rear wing reminiscent to the one found on the [Porsche 964 Turbo](/source/Porsche_964). The car could accelerate from {{cvt|0-62|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}} in 4.1 seconds and could attain a top speed of 191 mph (308 km/h). Automobile magazine ''[Car & Driver](/source/Car_%26_Driver)'' tested a BTR2 and found the car capable of accelerating from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.7 seconds, 0–150 mph (241 km/h) in 26.2 seconds and completing the quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds at {{cvt|115|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}}.''Car and Driver'' May 1997 == References == {{reflist}}{{Ruf}} Category:Sports cars Category:Cars introduced in 1993 Category:Coupés BTR2 Category:Rear-engined vehicles Category:Cars powered by boxer engines --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Ruf BTR2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruf_BTR2) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruf_BTR2?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.