2002 Porsche 996 RUF RTurbo 6-Speed
Vehicle Details
- Year: 2002
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911 Turbo
- VIN: WP0AB29952S687589
- Mileage Shown: 39,950
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Seal Grey Metallic
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Dallas, TX 75214
- Lot #: V-0052303
Pairing a 6-speed manual transmission with its Mezger flat-six engine, this 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo Coupe comes finished in Seal Grey Metallic over a Black full leather interior. In 2006 at 17,872 miles, it was brought to the official RUF Auto Centre in Texas to undergo a RUF RTurbo conversion resulting in a claimed output of 550 HP. In addition to the upgraded engine software and twin turbochargers, this 996 also received genuine 19” RUF wheels, a RUF steering wheel, RUF pedal covers, and a Bilstein PSS9 coilover suspension. Acquired by the current owner in 2013, this RTurbo is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Texas with 39,950 miles showing on the odometer.
This RTurbo is finished in Seal Grey Metallic and features RUF RTurbo badging on the rear, a RUF front emblem, black stone guards, and an automatic rear spoiler which was upgraded with a Rennkit eRam electric conversion kit in 2021. It rides on distinctive 19” RUF 5-spoke wheels dressed in Michelin Pilot Sport tires from 2018 at the front and 2020 at the rear, with 2-3k miles driven. Window tint has been applied, the lights have been smoked, and removable Porsche logos have been added to the lower rocker panels. Additionally, the brake calipers have recently been re-powder coated in red due to fading, and a recent paint correction and ceramic coating were performed. The seller notes a paint chip on the driver’s door which occurred under prior ownership, along with a few minor paint imperfections. Detailed images are provided in the gallery along with a clean CARFAX report and paint meter readings.
Inside, the black full leather interior is factory-equipped with climate control, a Bose sound system, and a Porsche CDR-220 radio. Aluminum-look instrument dials have also been appointed. During its conversion at the RUF Auto Centre, a black leather and Alcantara trimmed RUF steering wheel was installed along with a RUF shift knob, floor mats, and aluminum pedal covers. Upgraded leather Porsche Sport Seats with crested headrests were equipped by a previous owner and a Numeric short-shift kit was installed in 2018. The car has also been hardwired for a Valentine One radar detector. Some wear is noted on the driver seat bolster, and the seller reports the leather has been conditioned regularly. All gauges and accessories are confirmed to be fully functional. Additionally, a RUF short-shift kit is included in the sale.
The 3.6L twin-turbocharged Mezger flat-six engine was converted with a RUF RTurbo kit in 2006 along with other accessories at a cost of nearly $40k. The RTurbo kit includes upgraded twin-turbochargers, remapped engine software, and a sport exhaust system. The 6-speed manual transmission was also fitted with a new Sachs clutch at the time of the RUF conversion. Upgraded Bilstein PSS9 coilovers were installed along with an Undercover Performance exhaust system to replace the RUF sport exhaust. Some noteworthy recent items include the replacement of the idler puller, rubber sleeves, and intake plenum in October 2020 as well as new front axle boots, brake pads, and rotors in May of 2021 along with a Texas safety and emissions test. Corresponding RUF documentation is provided for reference in the photo gallery along with the seller's maintenance log.
This sale will include a clean title, owner’s manuals, a window sticker, a toolkit, a spare tire, an air pump, sales literature, a RUF short-shift kit, and an uninstalled RUF exhaust.
The seller would like you to know: “I am the 4th owner and the car was sold new in Sunnyvale, CA. I have been the owner since 2013 and have put 9k miles on this car; 30,400 and now 39,950. This car was never tracked by me or the 3rd owner who briefly held the car for one year. It has been garage kept, all service at RUF Auto Centre of Carrollton, TX. The same tech that did the RUF R Turbo conversion still works there and on this car. If this has needed something I did it, happy to share a summary page of maintenance, all service receipts, and the RUF certification. This car can go anywhere with a fly-in and drive home or it can be placed on a carrier. I believe the 550 HP and 575 torque numbers to be conservative, but I have never performed a dyno. I have the RUF exhaust which is in the pictures plus it comes with the exhaust on the car which is 200 cell count from Ultimate Performance. The RUF exhaust is smaller, matte black, and more quiet. I wanted something that had bigger tips and that sounded different, new buyer will have the choice of both! In the last 6 years, the car has had 3k miles and if it has ever needed anything I did it as the $31,500 in receipts reflects. Recent paint correction and ceramic coating was done out of an abundance of caution to preserve the car. All of the brake calipers were recently re-powder coated back to red as they had faded to pink. I love this car and for someone, this is going to make a great addition to their collection or perhaps to someone that wants something that nobody else is going to have at your local Porsche cars and coffee.”
Comments (11)
@Hnguyen7986 IMO there are plenty of X50 cars out there, it just depends if someone wants something that is rare, better performance, and has the RUF cache. It's all subjective, I have really enjoyed having it. The X50's are great, but there is not anything that makes them stand out from the standard turbo which I think for the money Porsche could have at least changed the badging and the dials. I suppose that is where we find GTS spec cars today, sort of a sweet spot in the middle. The '05 Turbo S in a manual is another one to compare it to and perhaps closer as those are quite rare.
Such a beautiful car! Curious what this will bring over an X50 optioned car.
@MC-Leather Perfect, and thanks for bidding!
Bid in the amount of $20,000
@seller Thank you. I know these seats well, a must have in a 996 in my opinion, I was just confused by the wording and the timing, clear now.
@MC-Leather Good morning. The car came spec'd with "supple leather seats". These are probably more of a GT style seat and with less bolstering. The sport seats with the Porsche Crest in the headrest, and the color matched hardback covers (seal grey) would have been a factory option to pick like heated seats for example (this does not have heated seats). The 3rd owner thought the spirit of the car would pair better with the sport seats and I believe that he was right. I am 6'1 and 225 and these are comfortable to me. If you are familiar with the bucket seats from something like a Cayman GT4 they are nothing like those, I can't fit in those unless it was going to be a track car, those are pretty snug for me. As you are probably aware one can quickly go nuts on a Porsche option list very quickly.
Let me know if I did not answer your question or if I can provide any more clarity.
Such a bad ass car. So the front seats were a non-factory installed upgrade?
Bid in the amount of $9,962
@GBX good morning and thanks for the questions. The RUF steering wheel was added when the conversion was done. You are correct that there is not an individual line item for it. It’s possible that it was part of one of the larger line items and not specifically its own item. It was one of the first things I noticed when I looked at the car as the factory steering wheels are not a good looking design in my opinion.
There is a DME report from June 3, 2021 that is on page 27 of the complete service history. The mileage in between is roughly 1300 miles.
Very nice example! Who was the Ruf steering wheel purchased from? Don't see it on any of the invoices. Had it been recovered? Do you have a current DME report you can share?
Good Monday evening, I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Perhaps this is the year where you treat yourself for a little something under the tree with a new set of keys! I am here to answer all questions, this is a very special car that I have had the pleasure of taking care of the for nearly 12 years.