Ruf RCT EVO

3927 km since EVO update & Engine-out overhaul
7849 km since Complete drivetrain rebuild

RUF presents the RCT EVO (RUF Carrera Turbo) as the core basis of their conversion program, transforming Porsche 964 Carreras (C2 & C4) into what can only be described as the ultimate daily-drivable 964. Alois Ruf himself describes the RCT as the most usable everyday model in the RUF lineup.

This particular RUF RCT EVO comes with notable provenance, with past ownership including both Estonia Ruf and Gerard Lopez, the former chairman of the company. Like the majority of RCTs, it began life as a Porsche 911 Carrera, specifically a two-wheel-drive, 1990 model-year. It was swiftly dispatched to RUF in Pfaffenhausen for a complete RCT conversion. Documentation confirms the car was first road-registered in September 1992, post-conversion. To convert the car to RCT specification, the following parts were changed:

RUF RCT 3.6 Twin Turbo engine
RUF 6-speed gearbox
RUF brake system kit
RUF wheels
RUF front lip
Adjustable Koni shock absorbers
RUF front shock tower brace
RUF auxiliary oil cooler
RUF Seats
RUF short throw shifter
RUF steering wheel
RUF gear shift lever
RUF instruments
RUF pedals
RUF badges


After its conversion, the car spent many years in Switzerland, regularly serviced and maintained by Porsche and RUF dealership Elite, as evidenced by the seven stamps in the service book.


In early 2013, during Mr. Lopez's ownership, the RCT was returned to RUF for a drivetrain rebuild and cosmetic overhaul. The engine and gearbox were completely disassembled and revised, and various smaller cosmetic components were either refined or replaced. Detailed invoices documenting this work are available upon request. Since the rebuild, the car has traveled a mere 27,400 km.

In 2019, the car was imported to the UK, where it remained for two years until 2021, when the current owner—a prominent collector with an exceptional series of RUF cars—purchased the vehicle and imported it to Sweden. Later that year, the car returned to RUF for an EVO upgrade and a complete mechanical overhaul, which included:

Complete Engine-out Service & Overhaul
Cylinder Heads renovation
RCT EVO engine upgrade, Larger Turbo installed, Upgraded fuel injection & ECU.
Brakes overhauled and calipers painted in PTS colour to match the rear RUF reflectors
Bilstein PSS10 suspension (Konis replaced)
RCT EVO Rear wing
RCT EVO engine cover
RCT EVO rear reflector
RUF 18” Classic wheels.
Revised interior
Clear side reflectors and indicators
New tires: Michelin PS2

Upon completion, the RCT EVO was tested on a dyno, producing a very impressive 450+ horsepower. The car stands out for its exceptional mechanical condition, having covered just 3,927 km since the 2021 comprehensive mechanical overhaul and EVO upgrade. From the moment you approach the car, its unique character is undeniable. Start the engine, and that sense of specialness deepens—the distinctive, exhilarating sound truly sets it apart from any other 964, or Porsche for that matter. It’s a car that effortlessly keeps pace with Stuttgart's latest offerings on a twisty country road.

Pictures, videos, documentation, and invoices from RUF detailing all the work mentioned are available upon request. Do not hesitate to get in touch.

Chronology
1990 - Production year
1990-08-10 - 5,051 km - Service - City Garage Ag
1991 ➔ 1992 - RUF RCT conversion - RUF Pfaffenhausen
1992-03-24 - 19,190 km - Service - Elite (Swiss RUF importer)
1992-09-01 - Registered with RUF conversion
1992-10-09 - Delivery date - Autohaus Gramling
2000-05-26 - 40,954 km - Service - Elite (Swiss RUF importer)
2003-03-24 - 60,375 km - Service - FMT
2005-08-03 - 69.674 km - Service
2007-08-30 - 71,598 km - Service - Elite (Swiss RUF importer)
2008-08-18 - 73,352 km - Service - Elite (Swiss RUF importer)
2009-06-04 - 74,359 km - Service - Elite (Swiss RUF importer)
2010-06-25 - 75,579 km - Service - Elite (Swiss RUF importer)
2012-05-14 - 77,069 km - Service - Elite (Swiss RUF importer)
2013 January ➔ May - Engine & Gearbox rebuild, complete overhaul- RUF Pfaffenhausen
2013-05-14 - 77,702 - Service - RUF Pfaffenhausen
2013-07-15 - New owner - Estonia Ruf
2019-08-02 - 80,135 km - MOT Technical inspection
2019-02-21 - Registered in the UK
2020-08-03 - 80,180 km - MOT Technical inspection
2021-01-13 - 81,616 km - Imported to Sweden
2021 April ➔ August - RUF RCT EVO Upgrade & Mechanical overhaul - RUF Pfaffenhausen
2021-07-19 - 81,624 km - Service - RUF Pfaffenhausen
2024-05-17 - 84,846 km - Technical inspection
2024-06-14 - 85,094 km - Technical inspection valid until 2026-05-31