Ruf has revealed the Ehra, a new grand tourer that combines the company’s legendary performance with all-weather usability. The car takes its name from the Ehra-Lessien test track, where the iconic Ruf CTR reached 211 mph in 1987. The Ehra follows that legacy with a muscular widebody design, a seven-speed manual transmission, and a fully variable all-wheel-drive system.
Ruf Ehra Gets A Muscular Fastback Design
The Ehra takes a different approach from the CTR Anniversary. Instead of the traditional whale-tail spoiler, it uses a sleek fastback roofline with a carbon-fiber rear spoiler that deploys at speed. The widebody design gives the car a much broader stance, with the front and rear wheel arches extending more than two inches beyond those of the current CTR.
Inside, Ruf keeps things focused on the driver. The cabin features leather upholstery, titanium pedals, and seats with a modern interpretation of Porsche’s classic Pasha checkered pattern. Large screens are absent, giving the dashboard a clean and purposeful appearance.
650-HP Flat-Six With A Seven-Speed Manual
Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six that produces 650 HP and 664 LB-FT of torque. A seven-speed manual transmission sends that power to a fully variable all-wheel-drive system. This setup gives the Ehra stronger traction than Ruf’s traditional rear-wheel-drive sports cars, especially in poor weather.
The Ehra also features a deployable rear spoiler that improves stability at higher speeds. Ruf designed the car as a grand tourer version of the CTR, combining serious performance with greater everyday usability.
Ruf Ehra Production & Availability
Ruf has not announced pricing or production numbers for the Ehra. The new grand tourer made its debut at The Quail during Monterey Car Week in California. It joins Ruf’s current lineup of highly exclusive performance cars, including the CTR Anniversary, SCR, and Rodeo.
The Ehra may be more understated than the CTR Anniversary, but its 650 HP, manual gearbox, widebody design, and all-wheel drive give it a distinctive character. It aims to deliver the raw excitement of a Ruf without limiting its abilities to dry-weather driving.
