RUF RT12 R Restored (GT2-style Supercar)
The RUF RT12 R Restored is a brutally fast, road-legal German exotics weapon based on the Porsche 997 platform and pushed deep into track-day territory. RUF’s signature approach turns the 911 formula into something sharper, lighter, and far more vicious — a turbocharged rear-engine missile with genuine supercar pace.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.8L twin-turbo flat-6, rear-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~730 hp
Redline: ~7,400 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual or sequential-style racing gearbox depending on setup
Weight: ~1,370 kg
Dimensions: Based on 997 Turbo chassis proportions | Widebody RUF aerodynamic package
Tires: High-performance road or semi-slick tires on lightweight alloy wheels
Brakes: Large vented discs with performance calipers
Layout: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The RT12 R Restored is a high-strung, old-school turbo monster that rewards commitment and respect. It has the trademark rear-engine traction of a 911, but with far more power and aero grip than a standard road car. The result is a machine that can feel planted and devastatingly quick in the right hands, while still punishing sloppy throttle application with dramatic oversteer on corner exit. It’s one of those cars that feels both refined and unruly at the same time — exactly what makes RUF so special.
Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo flat-6 delivers a deep, metallic howl mixed with a strong turbo surge and pronounced blow-off chatter. Below boost it feels composed, but once the turbos spool the car comes alive with a hard punch of torque that can overwhelm the rear tires if you’re not careful. The sound is less exotic than a V10 or V12, but every bit as thrilling in its own savage way.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Very strong front-end bite for a rear-engined car, but weight transfer is everything.
Traction: Excellent straight-line grip and exit traction when driven smoothly, though sudden throttle inputs can trigger snap oversteer.
Braking: Strong brakes, but the rear-biased platform means stability under trail braking is key.
Top Speed: Extremely fast, with the turbocharged power delivery giving it serious straight-line pace.
Driving Style Tip: Be progressive with steering and throttle. Let the rear axle settle before asking for full power, and use the car’s torque to build momentum rather than attack every corner like a GT3. It shines on fast, flowing circuits and bumpy real-world style tracks where its road-car balance and huge torque can really work.
Livery & Aesthetics: The RT12 R Restored has that unmistakable RUF presence — wide, low, and understated in a way that only German tuner royalty can pull off. The Goodwood-style presentation gives it a clean, heritage-heavy look that makes the car feel like a rare factory-backed special rather than a modified 911.
Whether you're carving up a canyon-style circuit or pushing for lap times at full boost, the RUF RT12 R Restored is a wild, charismatic machine that captures the best of analog turbo performance with serious sim racing bite.