RUF

Your go-to guide for RUF cars in Forza Horizon 6! Learn about their history, performance stats, and which models to look out for, from the classic CTR Yellowbird to modern marvels.

Hey there! So you're diving into Forza Horizon 6 and want to know about RUF? Awesome choice! These guys are legendary for taking already great cars and turning them into absolute beasts. Think of them as the ultimate performance tuners, and they've been around since 1939, started by Alois Ruf Sr. who ran a gas station and garage. His son, Alois Jr., took over and really focused on making super-fast sports cars. They even made a name for themselves by creating cars based on unmarked Porsche chassis, so they're kind of their own thing but with that Porsche DNA. RUF is known for a few things: * Performance Enhancements: They'll take a car and crank up the power and handling to eleven. * Automobile Refinements: They don't just add power; they make the whole car better. * Classic Car Restoration: They can bring older Porsches and RUFs back to life. One of their most famous creations is the RUF CTR, nicknamed the 'Yellowbird.' Back in 1987, this twin-turbo coupe was a world-beater, hitting 212 mph (342 km/h)! Road & Track even said it was like 'mercury on a Teflon skillet' – pretty wild, right? RUF has also dabbled in electric cars, like the eRUF back in 2008, but they never forgot their supercar roots. In 2010, they dropped the RGT-8, a car with a custom-built 4.5-liter V8 engine putting out 550 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque. It also came with a custom interior, an integrated roll cage, 19-inch RUF wheels, and carbon-ceramic brakes – seriously high-end stuff. In Forza Horizon 6, you'll find RUF cars appearing in various titles, starting from Forza Motorsport 4 all the way up to Forza Horizon 2. So, you're getting a taste of some real automotive history and engineering prowess when you get behind the wheel of a RUF. Here are some of the RUF models you might encounter: | Year | Name | Drive | Engine | Power | Torque | Weight | Front/Rear | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 2011 | RUF Rt 12 S | RWD | 3.7L Twin-Turbocharged F6 | 676 hp (504 kW) | 648.9 ft⋅lb (880 Nm) | 3395 lb (1540 kg) | 40% / 60% | | 2011 | RUF Rt 12 R | RWD | 3.7L Twin-Turbocharged F6 | 720 hp (537 kW) | 693 ft⋅lb (940 Nm) | 3254 lb (1476 kg) | 41% / 59% | | 2011 | RUF RGT-8 | RWD | 4.5L V8 | 542 hp (404 kW) | 368.5 ft⋅lb (500 Nm) | 2976 lb (1350 kg) | 45% / 55% | | 1995 | RUF CTR2 | RWD | 3.6L Twin-Turbocharged F6 | 520 hp (388 kW) | 505 ft⋅lb (685 Nm) | 3045 lb (1381 kg) | 36% / 64% | | 1987 | RUF CTR Yellowbird | RWD | 3.4L Twin-Turbocharged F6 | 469 hp (350 kW) | 410 ft⋅lb (556 Nm) | 2662 lb (1207 kg) | 37% / 63% | Keep an eye out for these machines – they're definitely worth adding to your garage!