With the original Ruf SCR being unveiled back in 1978, this 2018 version - 40 years on, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the SCR nameplate.
The original SCR came with a 3.2-litre flat-six producing 134kw. However, unlike the old days this new model isn’t technically based on a Porsche 911, despite looking like one. It features a completely custom chassis and panels, while only the engine and some components share similarities.
Its power source is a bespoke 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-6 engine. Peak power is achieved at 8,250rpm, where 375kw arrives, while peak torque comes in at 4,760rpm, providing 470nm of thrust. This is channelled through a 6-speed manual gearbox sending power to the rear wheels.
Ruf claims a top speed of 320kph. Thanks to a carbon fibre monocoque chassis and complete carbon fibre body that it shares with the CTR, the new SCR weighs just 1250kg, providing a very appealing power-to-weight ratio. The SCR features ceramic brakes, a limited-slip diff, pushrod dampers and a roll cage integrated into the structure.
And as expected, production of the SCR will be very limited. RUF Automobile GmbH are yet to release pricing for the Ruf SCR, but expect it to be around ZAR 9.5 million (US$ 800K).
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FAQ
Q: What does the RUF SCR cost in South Africa?
The RUF SCR is expected to cost around R9.5 million in South Africa, making it one of the most exclusive supercars money can buy locally.
Q: Is the RUF SCR worth buying?
If you have R9.5 million burning a hole in your pocket and want something more exclusive than a McLaren or Ferrari, the SCR delivers 375kW of naturally aspirated glory that will make every other supercar owner jealous at the next Cars and Coffee.
Q: How fast is the RUF SCR compared to other supercars?
With a claimed top speed of 320kph and weighing just 1,250kg, the SCR will demolish most supercars costing twice as much, especially on a proper racing circuit where its 375kW naturally aspirated engine can sing.
Q: What makes the RUF SCR different from a Porsche 911?
Despite looking like a 911, the SCR features a completely custom carbon fibre monocoque chassis and bespoke 4.0-litre flat-six engine producing 375kW, making it essentially a ground-up supercar that just happens to look like Stuttgart's finest.
Should You Buy It?
The best naturally aspirated supercar under R10 million in SA is undoubtedly the RUF SCR at R9.5 million. If you can afford it, absolutely yes, buy it immediately. This isn't just a modified Porsche, it's a bespoke supercar with a carbon fibre monocoque, 375kW naturally aspirated flat-six, and production limited to just a handful of units worldwide. At 1,250kg with 375kW, the power-to-weight ratio is absolutely mental, and you'll own something rarer than a Koenigsegg. Sure, R9.5 million could buy you three McLaren 570S models, but none of them will have that intoxicating naturally aspirated soundtrack or the exclusivity factor of owning one of maybe 20 cars in existence.
