RUF SCR
If the latest 911 GT3 RS on the Porsche stand was a little too “new” for you, RUF had their ‘SCR’ to tempt classic enthusiasts; the production version appearing at Geneva after making its debut as a prototype there two years ago.
Styled along the lines of the 964-era 911 (ie. 1989-1994 and the last of the air-cooled 911s), the SCR may look like an early-1990s Porsche, but it’s a thoroughly modern machine.
RUF manufacture their own chassis and body panels for the SCR, both of which are carbon fibre, supplemented by a bespoke internal roll cage.
The result is a total weight of 1,250kg - that’s more than 200kg lighter than the latest 911 Carrera manual and even 130-odd kilos lighter than a hardcore, PDK-only GT3 RS.
The SCR name comes from RUF’s back catalogue, first appearing in 1978. Back then, the original SCR ran a flat six producing 162kW, but the new SCR features a 4.0-litre, naturally-aspirated version of the signature Porsche boxer engine, producing 375kW and 470Nm, driving the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission.
Top speed is listed at 320km/h.
RUF’s original SCR had the signature whaletail from the Porsche 930 Turbo, but the new version is more subtle, ditching the wing, but retaining the model’s distinctive dark green paint job.
SCR production will be limited to around a dozen units annually, with pricing expected to be close to $900,000
