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Aug 21, 2023

Ruf’s New R Spyder Is A Helmet

RUF's hardcore new Spyder features a bespoke rear deck made of carbon fiber and no windscreen It seems that Ruf is going through a very creative period as, besides the CTR3 Evo supercar, they unveiled

RUF's hardcore new Spyder features a bespoke rear deck made of carbon fiber and no windscreen

It seems that Ruf is going through a very creative period as, besides the CTR3 Evo supercar, they unveiled a second new model at the Monterey Car Week. The Ruf R Spyder is the tuner’s take on the 911 Speedster, featuring a number of bespoke components and plenty of GT3 bits.

The last Porsche 911 Speedster debuted in 2019 with a limited production of 1,948 units based on the 991.2 GT3. Unlike this one, the Ruf R Spyder deletes the front windshield, side windows, and manually-operated fabric top for a true open-air driving experience. It also features a partition between the two seats, and a bespoke rear deck made of carbon fiber integrating a vented ducktail spoiler. Other interesting features are the mirror-replacing cameras mounted on the front fenders and the lack of door handles.

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The driver and the front passenger are separated from the central spine, with each one having their own tiny windshield. Interestingly, the characteristic clock that is usually mounted on the center of the dashboard is poking out through a hole in the partition which also houses an air intake for the engine at the back. Under the rear deck, Ruf added a special compartment for the helmet, showing that this is a track-focused build.

The Ruf R Spyder comes fitted with the naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine from the GT3, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The mill features a valvetrain system with DLC-coated rocker arms, plus variable intake and exhaust valve timing. Ruf didn’t announce the power figures but the factory-spec engine produced up to 513 hp (382 kW / 520 PS) in the 991.2 GT3 RS. The chassis setup comprises McPherson struts at the front and five-link rear suspension, while the car is fitted with carbon-ceramic brakes.

Ruf didn’t say whether it plans on making more units of the R Spyder, which would likely require the sacrifice of a 991.2 GT3. Whether the pictured example is a one-off or a limited-production offering by the German tuner, the extent of exterior modifications makes us believe it will come with a hefty price tag.