When the CTR Yellowbird was launched, its starting price was $ 147,800
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by Brad Anderson
March 12, 2025 at 19:06
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- This flamboyant GTR Yellowbird has been carried out only 1,673 km from the new one.
- The power comes from a 3.4-liter double turbo flat dish with 463 hp and 408 lb-ft.
- This CTR Yellowbird is number 26 of the 29 units that have been built.
Ruf has built incredible cars over the years, but none is more emblematic than the original GTR, affectionately known as Yellowbird. Although it could look like a relatively humble Porsche 911, it was once the fastest production car in the world, capable of hitting 213 MPH (342 km / h) and exceeding legends like the Ferrari F40 and the Porsche 959.
Only 29 examples have never been made, and as proof of its much appreciated, a sold For $ 6.055 million last week at Gooding & Company.
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This RUF Ctr Yellowbird Private is chassis number 26 and was one of the nine finishes in the distinctive shadow of Yellow which has since become synonymous with the car. It was also specified with the Leichtbau package, which means that the hood, the front doors and wings are made of light aluminum. There is also an aluminum cage, Recaro seats and a Blaupunkt audio system.
Photos Gooding & Company
What makes this Yellowbird even more coveted is its mileage – or its absence. With only 1,673 km (1,039 miles) on the clock, this car is probably the example of the lowest mileage that still exists. The auction house mentions that the seller regularly directs the car to the operating temperature and modifies the fluids, so it should be in primary operating state, unlike the many other cars that languish in the garages, to turn into dusty relics.
Complete and immaculate
In addition to its immaculate state, this Yellowbird is delivered with all the original accessories: tool kit, jack, inflative shoot, owner’s manual and warranty book. It’s like entering a time capsule, but without the smell of mold.
To create a car based on 911, unlike any other, RUF started with a Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 from 1987 and completely transformed the engine. The Six dishes now moves 3.4 liters, with new turbochargers and improved intermediate coolers. The result? 463 horsepower meat and 408 lb-ft (553 Nm) of torque, all sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. It was a monster at the time, and he still holds his field today
When the CTR made its debut, its starting price was $ 147,800, or about $ 399,605 in today’s dollars adjusted for inflation. Quick advance so far, and its value has soared, because this particular example is now worth 41 times or 1 401% more than its original PDSF. It is a hell of investment, if you are in cars that can beat the sound barrier and establish records, that is to say.
