1978 Porsche RUF BTR

Oak Green Metallic with Black and Green Leather Interior, Green carpeting, 3.4 Liter RUF BTR Turbocharged and Intercooled Engine, RUF 5-speed Manual Gearbox, Matching Numbers, Factory a/c, Sunroof delete.
 
The BTR was inspired by the FIA Group B regulations of the time, a 930 Turbo was used as a basis to compete with the fastest products from Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche itself. The BTR was routinely regarded as the fastest accelerating road car at the time. The BTR utilized a 930 turbo engine bored to 3.4 liters and then fitted with Mahle pistons, RUF 935-type camshafts, RUF intercooler, Stage 3 Motronic injection (rather than original CIS injection) and a larger KKK turbo. This resulted in a power output of 374 bhp at standard boost pressure of .09 bar. 

Various enhancements include: RUF sport steering wheel, RUF Seats, RUF gauges, RUF Branded Porsche 917 Derived Brakes, RUF Suspension, RUF specific 17-inch Speedline Wheels, RUF front spoiler, RUF Aero Side View Mirrors, RUF quad-pipe sport muffler, RUF shift Knob, RUF Pedals, RUF five-speed gearbox, Matter roll cage as used by Porsche Racing and a  Modern Porsche PCCM head unit-new speakers.

This particular 930 Turbo has led and incredibly colorful life-lifestyle to date. It was owned in the early 1990’s by well-known and respected Porsche collector, Mr. Oscar Velez, Puerto Rico, USA.  Mr. Velez, also the owner of Servicio Euromecanico decided to covert his 930 to RUF BTR specifications.  Having contacted RUF Germany, the process began. RUF Germany flew its technicians with all of the necessary parts to Puerto Rico to convert his Oak Green 930 to RUF BTR specifications. The engine was built to 3.4 liter, the CIS injection removed in favor of RUF Motronic injection which was a system used on the Porsche racing 962’s, but modified for street purposes. At this time and although, the cylinder heads were converted to twin-plug for just a bit of extra efficiency. The gearbox installed by the technicians is a RUF Porsche G64 964 5-speed gearbox as labelled by RUF on the casing and as modified internally and externally for fitment to a 930 Turbo of this era. The result is the 930 Turbo RUF BTR Conversion on offer today and well-known as “El Hulk” due to it exceptional, original Oak Green metallic color and menacing stance.

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