2026 RUF Automobile CTR3 Evo

• Most powerful RUF ever: The mid-engined CTR3 Evo puts out 800 hp (588 kW) and 730 lb‑ft (990 Nm) from a 3.8 L twin‑turbo flat-six, reaching a top speed of 236 mph and hitting 0‑62 mph in 3.2 seconds.

• Purpose-built carbon sports prototype: It rides on a bespoke tubular chassis with carbon-composite body panels, integrated roll cage, active rear wing, and performance-tuned suspension coupled with PDK transmission.

• Extremely limited and premium offering: Capped at 20 units worldwide and featuring bespoke craftsmanship, the CTR3 Evo commands an estimated price near £570,000.

Engineering the Ultimate Evolution

RUF debuted the CTR3 Evo at Monterey Car Week 2023 as the electrifying swan song of its mid-engined supercar lineage. Built on a custom tubular chassis and wrapped in a lightweight carbon-composite body, the Evo retains the driving position aesthetic of a sports prototype. It preserves the visceral connection of prior CTR3 variants while bringing performance into the modern era.

The body design upgrades include refreshed front and rear fascias, round rear taillights replacing earlier Cayman-derived lamps, an automatic rear wing with active aerodynamics, and an enlarged carbon-fiber diffuser.

Power and Performance Unleashed

At its heart is a 3.8 L twin-turbo flat-six, delivering 800 hp at 7,100 rpm and 730 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm, making it the most powerful model RUF has ever built. It combines a water-cooled aluminum block and heads with advanced tech such as dry-sump lubrication, variable valve timing, direct fuel injection, and dual turbocharging.

Performance metrics include:

• Top speed: 236 mph (380 km/h)

• 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h): Approximately 3.2 seconds

• 0–125 mph: Around 9.2 seconds

A custom 7-speed PDK transmission handles power delivery with alacrity, while carbon-ceramic brakes (15-inch rotors, six-piston calipers front and rear) manage deceleration with precision.

Dynamic Chassis and Handling

The CTR3 Evo’s steel tubular chassis features RUF’s integrated roll cage for exceptional rigidity. Its suspension setup includes McPherson struts upfront and a multi-link rear with horizontal coil-over shocks—materials and layout engineered for sharp handling.

Wheels are equally track-focused: 19-inch forged alloy center-lock rims at the front with 265/30ZR19 tires; 20-inch rear wheels with 345/30ZR20 tires, both shod with sticky Michelin rubber.

Aerodynamics are actively managed via an automatically deploying rear wing and performance bodywork, balancing high-speed stability with downforce.

Technical Specification

Performance

• Engine: 3.8 L twin-turbocharged flat-six
• Power Output: 800 hp (≈ 588 kW) at 7,100 rpm
• Torque: 730 lb-ft (≈ 990 Nm) at 4,000 rpm
• Top Speed: 236 mph (≈ 380 km/h)
• 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h): approximately 3.2 seconds

Body & Dimensions

• Chassis: Custom tubular frame with integrated roll cage, wrapped in carbon-composite (Kevlar) bodywork
• Aerodynamic Features: Front splitter, active rear wing, revised bumpers, and carbon-fiber diffuser

Powertrain & Drivetrain

• Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch (PDK) gearbox operated via shift paddles
• Suspension: McPherson front strut, multi-link rear with horizontal coil-over shocks
• Brakes: 15-inch carbon-ceramic rotors with six-piston calipers, front and rear

Wheels & Tyres:

• Front: 9×19-inch center-lock forged wheels; tires 265/30ZR19
• Rear: 12.5×20-inch center-lock forged wheels; tires 345/30ZR20

Capacities & Features

• Engine Features: Dry-sump lubrication, variable cam timing/lift, direct fuel injection, multi-valve heads, aluminum block and heads
• Lifting Mechanism: Hydraulic front axle lift (+50 mm) for ground clearance flexibility
• Structure: Lightweight kevlar-carbon composite shell with integrated underbody panels and aluminum front panels

Price / Cost

• Production: Extremely limited, exact number undisclosed
• Estimated Price: Approximately £570,000

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