RUF Automobile debuted the EHRA during Monterey Car Week at The Quail on August 14, 2026, according to Top Speed. Named after the Ehra-Lessien proving ground where racing driver Phil Hill broke the top speed record in the original CTR Yellowbird, the widebody fastback marks the German manufacturer’s first grand-touring car built to balance extreme performance with everyday comfort, as reported by designboom and Top Speed.
Performance Specs and Drivetrain of the RUF EHRA
Behind the cockpit sits a 3.6-liter twin-turbo boxer-six engine generating 650 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, according to designboom and Top Speed. Power travels through a seven-speed manual transmission paired with a fully variable all-wheel-drive system and a limited-slip differential. According to Top Speed, RUF engineered the AWD setup to preserve rear-wheel-drive dynamics when conditions allow. The chassis utilizes double-wishbone suspension at all four corners with pushrod-actuated horizontal adaptive dampers, matching the architecture of the SCR and CTR Anniversary models.
Exterior Design and Aerodynamics
The EHRA shares RUF’s proprietary carbon-fiber monocoque platform with the CTR Anniversary but features a distinct widebody silhouette, growing 58 millimeters wider at the front track and 54 millimeters wider at the rear, according to designboom and Top Speed. Out back, a carbon-fiber spoiler deploys automatically at highway speeds or via manual cabin controls, replacing the fixed whale tail found on other RUF models. Newly drawn fascias handle cooling, while five-spoke centerlock forged wheels sit beneath the widened bodywork. Other exterior details include electronically deploying door handles and integrated air intakes within the rear-quarter windows, as noted by designboom.
Interior Craftsmanship and Touring Focus
The initial production vehicle is finished in Liquid Silver over a hand-stitched natural brown leather interior featuring a Pasha checkered flag pattern against dark matte carbon trim, according to designboom and Top Speed. The cabin incorporates RUF Green instruments inside a five-pod gauge cluster and folding carbon “lollipop” bucket seats designed for extended drives. According to Top Speed, the interior appointments and titanium pedals position the car toward collectors and driving enthusiasts seeking long-distance capability.
The Quail Showcase and E-Fuels Partnership
The Monterey Car Week appearance featured several customer deliveries alongside the EHRA world debut, including a 610-horsepower RODEO in Aventurine Green Metallic, a 710-horsepower rear-wheel-drive CTR Anniversary in Grand Prix White, a wingless 510-horsepower SCR, and an 800-horsepower CTR3 EVO track flagship, according to Top Speed. Designboom noted that all RUF vehicles displayed on the lawn operated on renewable e-Fuels supplied through a partnership with HIF Global.
Frequently Asked Questions
What engine powers the RUF EHRA?
The EHRA is powered by a 3.6-liter twin-turbo boxer-six engine producing 650 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, according to designboom and Top Speed.
How does the EHRA differ from other RUF models?
While it shares a carbon-fiber monocoque platform with the CTR Anniversary, the EHRA is RUF’s first grand tourer, featuring a widebody fastback design, a deployable rear spoiler instead of a fixed whale tail, and a touring-focused suspension tune.
What transmission does the RUF EHRA use?
According to designboom and Top Speed, power is routed through a seven-speed manual transmission connected to a fully variable all-wheel-drive system.
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