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1987 Ruf CTR Yellowbird

Yellowbird 2dr Coupe

$223,000 MSRP
3.4l H-6 Sohc Twin Turbo
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
3.4 sec

0-60 mph

11.4 sec

@ 126 mph

Horsepower • Torque
469 hp

Power

408 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,535 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

1987 Ruf CTR Yellowbird
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1987

Make:

Ruf

Model:

CTR

Trim:

Yellowbird

Style:

Yellowbird 2dr Coupe

Base Price:

$223,000

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,535 lbs

Length:

168.9 in.

Width:

69.9 in.

Height:

51.6 in.

Wheelbase:

89.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.34

Weight Distribution:

Front: 38.0% | Rear: 62.0%

MPG:

11 city / 12 hwy

Fuel:

18.7 gal. / 224 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

466 hp @ 5,950 rpm

Torque:

408 ft-lbs @ 5,100 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

469 hp @ 5,950 rpm

Torque:

408 ft-lbs @ 5,100 rpm

Engine:

3.4l H-6 Sohc Twin Turbo

Displacement:

3.4 liters

Engine Config:

Rear

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

3.38 sec

0-60 mph:

3.64 sec

0-100 mph:

7.36 sec

60-130 mph:

8.53 sec

100-150 mph:

10.3 sec

Top Speed:

193 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

7.43 sec @ 101.2 mph

¼ mile:

11.39 sec @ 125.6 mph

½ mile:

17.75 sec @ 150.7 mph

1 mile:

28.7 sec @ 175.2 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

215/45ZR17

Rear Tires:

255/40ZR17

Tire Compound:

Summer Performance

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.44

Gear Ratios

1: 3.483

2: 2.015

3: 1.391

4: 1

5: 0.719

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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