RUF RT12 R (GT2-style Road Car)
The RUF RT12 R is a savage, track-focused German supercar built from the Porsche 911 Turbo platform and reworked by RUF into something far more extreme. Based on the 997-generation chassis, it combines huge turbocharged power, rear-engine traction, and lightweight construction into one of the most ferocious road-legal 911 derivatives ever made.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.8L twin-turbo flat-6, rear-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~620 hp (varies by tune)
Redline: ~7,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual or optional sequential-style gearbox depending on setup
Weight: ~1,400 kg
Dimensions: ~4,470 mm long × 1,850 mm wide × 1,300 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,350 mm
Tires: High-performance street/track tires on forged wheels
Brakes: Carbon-ceramic or high-spec steel performance brakes depending on configuration
Layout: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The RT12 R is a brutal, rear-engine missile that rewards commitment and punishes sloppiness. Its massive turbo torque hits hard, and the rear-biased layout gives it incredible traction on corner exit — but only if you’re disciplined with throttle application. Like the best 911-based machines, it has that classic pendulum feel on entry, where lift-off oversteer and mid-corner rotation can appear quickly if you overdrive it. In the right hands, it feels incredibly fast and thrillingly alive.
Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo flat-6 delivers a deep, angry growl off boost and a violent surge once the turbos wake up. It has the familiar Porsche-RUF mechanical edge, with whistle, intake noise, and a hard-edged turbo bark under acceleration. It may not scream like a naturally aspirated race car, but the sheer shove and boost whoosh make it every bit as exciting.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Strong initial grip with rapid rotation if you lift or trail brake aggressively. Demands precision.
Traction: Excellent rear traction on exits, though too much throttle too early will still bite.
Braking: Very capable stopping power, but the rear-engine balance means stability must be managed carefully.
Top Speed: Extremely strong in a straight line, especially once boost is fully spooled.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and keep the chassis settled. Use maintenance throttle to balance the rear end, and avoid abrupt steering or brake releases. It shines on fast, flowing circuits where momentum and confidence matter more than brute force.
Livery & Aesthetics: The RT12 R has that unmistakable RUF look — subtle at first glance, but wide-bodied, aggressive, and deeply purposeful. Its clean German tuning aesthetic gives it a sinister presence, especially with large rear aero, vented bodywork, and an iconic 911 silhouette stretched into something much more muscular.
Whether you're carving up road courses or chasing lap times in a high-power sim session, the RUF RT12 R is an old-school terror with modern pace — a rear-engine monster that feels as special as it looks.