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£1.06m (Est: £1.12m - £1.34m)

1998 RUF Turbo R

RM Sotheby's • US • 15 Aug 2026

Market Position:

Upper Mid-Market

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£1,064,770 (Est: £1,119,495 - £1,343,394)

1998 RUF Turbo R

US • 15 Aug 2026 • Lot 322

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1998 RUF Turbo R is a rare, hand-built 550-hp example, one of only 17 made, featuring unique RUF performance and cosmetic upgrades totaling $88,975. It boasts a desirable specification including a slick top, integrated roll cage, and carbon fiber seats, making it a highly collectible modern classic.

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Condition 

9

The car is described as having numerous desirable features and benefits from recent upgrades including larger turbos, new wheels, carbon ceramic brakes, and a reupholstered interior. While not explicitly stated as 'perfect', the description implies a very high level of condition and meticulous attention to detail, consistent with a collector-grade vehicle.

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LHD

United States

W09BD0369WPR06035

1998

Auction

£1.06m (Est: £1.12m - £1.34m)

1998 RUF Turbo R

RM Sotheby's • US • 15 Aug 2026

Market Position:

Upper Mid-Market

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Description

One of approximately 17 examples produced, all uniquely specified Hand-built 550-hp, 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine; six-speed manual transaxle and all-wheel drive

Finished in Grand Prix White over Black leather with Acid Green highlights Numerous desirable features, including lightweight door cards, slick top, shaved rain gutters, integrated roll cage, and carbon fiber “lollipop” sport seats Benefits from $88,975 in upgrades fitted by RUF in late 2022, including larger turbos, 19-inch forged center-locking wheels, carbon ceramic brakes, and reupholstered interior Formerly within the personal collection of RUF North America

Price Analysis vs Other RUF Turbo Rs

£130,400

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£829,836

Median Price (Since 2020)

£1,522,233

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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