Based on RUF’s venerable Rt12, the Rt12 R dialled up the performance even more, creating an automobile that could outrun almost anything on the road.

Not that the Mezger-based 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged flat six-cylinder engine producing 650 bhp in the Rt12 and 685 bhp in the Rt12 S was not enough, the Rt12 R added another 52 bhp, along with a single-mass flywheel, coil-over suspension, integrated roll cage and its trademark carbon fibre front fenders, rear decklid and wing.

Needless to say, the performance figures were astounding.

Weighing in at 1,495 kg, from a standstill, a sprint to 60 mph would take just 3.3 seconds, leading to a tremendous 230 mph top speed.

Built by RUF over late 2012 and early 2013, this Rt12 R was finished new in RUF’s own colour called ‘Midnight blue pearl’ over a contrasting black interior with leather and Alcantara bucket seats and blue contrasting stitching.

Fitted with carbon-ceramic brakes and OZ centre-lock racing wheels, the car is equipped with ...