The history of RUF Automobile as told by Alois Ruf Jr., and the high-performance German automobiles

https://www.drivingthenation.com/the-history-of-ruf-automobile/ Welcome to the history of RUF Automobile The RUF ERA What does RUF stand for? RUF is a bespoke manufacturer of high-performance German automobiles. Started in 1974 by Alois Ruf Jr., they have focused entirely on re-engineering the Porsche sports cars, primarily the 911. They offer complete RUF vehicles as well as extensive modifications for Porsche vehicles. At Ruf Automobile, they believe that in any pursuit, whether it’s bowling, horse-riding, skiing, swimming or any other sport, you can expect to find conviviality, camaraderie and like-minded people. And that goes for car enthusiasts too: RUF has always been delighted by the bonhomie and enthusiasm of the people RUF meet and deal with around the world. But real car enthusiasts are not merely concerned with a particular brand or value – they are fans of cars in general. This diversity of cultures, on all kinds of social and economic levels, typically comes together for a motor-show, the club meets or car race, demonstrating that their passion for cars and automotive paraphernalia bonds them inextricably together. It’s also an ice-breaker, and that has been a crucial element of the RUF inspiration for over 50 years. In aural terms, it’s exemplified by that symphony of turbos sucking for air, wastegates whistling and exhausts popping, that magic sound you hear as you floor the throttle, the affirmation for choosing RUF, and why that choice was always going to be a foregone conclusion. The recipe is a powerful one, stemming from a visceral passion that has always existed at Pfaffenhausen, where RUF has always striven to turn a great car into a greater one. Our constant pursuit of perfection eschews mediocrity – the 911 world would never forgive us if they did. RUF would like to welcome you to the RUF ERA, a tribute to their past as well as focusing on technological developments of the future. Join us in celebrating a few of Ruf’s milestones: 20th years since the introduction of Ruf “CTR-2”, 35th years of RUF’s exclusive 5-speed transmission created especially for 911 turbos, not forgetting the 30th years of RUF’s 17in wheels. All these technologies, the precision of manufacture and consistent quality standards have – with your unstinting support and ongoing enthusiasm – given us the air for our turbochargers. Follow us at: Driving the Nation https://www.drivingthenation.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrivingTheNation/ Twitter https://twitter.com/drivingthenatio Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drivingthenation/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-ann-hammond-0944a43/ Carlist https://www.carlist.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Carlistcom/ Twitter https://twitter.com/carlistdotcom Have more questions? Leave a question below. Don't Forget To SUBSCRIBE to our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/drivingthenation?sub_confirmation=1