Highlights

Thought to be one of just 23 RUF RT600s ever produced
600 hp twin-turbocharged 3.6-litre Mezger flat-six paired with a six-speed manual gearbox
MOT valid to March 2027 following a first-time pass with no advisories
Resprayed in Classic Grey with a burgundy racing stripe

The Appeal

RUF Automobile is no mere tuning house: recognised by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority as an independent manufacturer, the Dieter Ruf–founded firm has spent decades extracting extraordinary performance from the flat-six platform. The RT600, based on the 997-generation 911 Turbo, represents one of the most formidable expressions of that philosophy. With comprehensive engine, chassis and braking upgrades applied to the twin-turbocharged Mezger unit, the result is a 600 hp, all-wheel-drive machine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, a combination few cars of its era could match. With just 23 examples thought to have been built, the RT600 is vanishingly rare.

Originally finished in Cobalt Blue, this example has since been resprayed in Classic Grey and wears a burgundy racing stripe, an exposed carbon-fibre bonnet, the RUF RT12S front bumper with LED daytime running lights, and carbon-fibre door mirrors. Inside, the cabin has been retrimmed in bespoke burgundy Alcantara with grey double stitching, complemented by folding carbon-fibre bucket seats and a RUF steering wheel.

The odometer shows 65,303 miles, and the car is reportedly accompanied by its handbooks, service books, and a collection of invoices documenting its modifications and maintenance. For those seeking a genuine RUF-built machine from the Mezger turbo era with the engagement of a manual gearbox, this RT600 presents a rare opportunity.

History and Paperwork

UK-market, right-hand-drive car first registered in June 2007
Odometer shows 65,303 miles
MOT valid to March 2027, having passed on 4 March 2026 at 65,252 miles with no advisories
Supplied with handbooks, service books, and a collection of modification and service invoices
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The Condition

Originally finished in Cobalt Blue, resprayed in Classic Grey with a burgundy racing stripe
Exposed carbon-fibre bonnet with RUF badges
RUF RT12S front bumper with LED daytime running lights and carbon-fibre covers
Carbon-fibre RUF door mirrors
Smoked grey light covers front and rear
Matt black 19-inch RUF five-spoke alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres
Body-coloured brake callipers with burgundy RUF logos
One very minor 'pencil head' mark noted at a rear wheel arch
Bespoke burgundy Alcantara interior with grey double stitching
Folding carbon-fibre bucket seats
RUF steering wheel
Alpine head unit with satellite navigation
Rain-sensing wipers, Sports Chrono Package, ParkAssist with rear parking sensors, air conditioning, cruise control, heated seats, Bose surround sound system, six-CD autochanger, and electric sunroof

This 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo (997), converted to RUF RT600 specification, was originally finished in Cobalt Blue before being resprayed in Classic Grey with a burgundy racing stripe. It features extensive RUF and carbon-fibre upgrades, including an exposed carbon bonnet, RT12S front bumper, carbon door mirrors, smoked light covers and matt-black 19-inch RUF alloys with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres. The interior is trimmed in bespoke burgundy Alcantara with grey stitching, folding carbon-fibre bucket seats and a RUF steering wheel, alongside an Alpine navigation system and extensive factory options including Sports Chrono, ParkAssist, heated seats, Bose audio, cruise control, air conditioning and an electric sunroof. The car is reported to have only one very minor mark at a rear wheel arch.

The Mechanics

3.6-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six producing 600 hp at 7,000 rpm and 626 lb-ft of torque at 2,750 rpm
Six-speed manual transmission with strengthened clutch
All-wheel drive
Upgraded turbochargers, sports air filters, and fine-tuned engine electronics
Performance exhaust system with sports catalytic converters and 76mm tips
RUF Sports Suspension Kit with four adjustable shock absorbers and eight springs
Front nose-lift system
RUF High Performance Brake Kit with 350mm front discs and six-piston monobloc callipers
Reportedly last serviced in April 2025 at 51,929 miles by Nine Excellence, including engine oil, oil filter, pollen filter, wiper blades, fuel cap, and front CV boots
Cooling fan noted to have been replaced in May 2025 at 55,321 miles by Nine Excellence
Fuel pump fuse reportedly replaced in June 2025 by Nine Excellence
MOT valid to March 2027 with no advisories

Powered by a 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six producing 600 hp and 626 lb-ft of torque, this RUF RT600 features a six-speed manual gearbox with a strengthened clutch and all-wheel drive. Performance enhancements include upgraded turbochargers, sports air filters, revised engine electronics and a sports exhaust with sports catalytic converters. Chassis upgrades comprise RUF sports suspension with adjustable dampers and springs, a front nose-lift system, and RUF high-performance brakes with 350mm front discs and six-piston monobloc callipers. Maintenance reportedly includes a service by Nine Excellence in April 2025 at 51,929 miles, followed by cooling-fan replacement in May and a fuel-pump fuse replacement in June 2025. The MOT is valid until March 2027 with no advisories.

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