• Year of manufacture 
    1978
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Reference number 
    3624
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    other
  • Location
    United States
  • Exterior colour 
    Other

Description

-Oak Green Metallic with Black and Green Leather Interior, Green carpeting, 3.4 Liter RUF BTR Turbocharged and Intercooled Engine, RUF 5-speed Manual Gearbox, Matching Numbers, Factory a/c, Sunroof delete.

The BTR marked the beginning of RUF as a manufacturer in its own right, establishing itself as the most highly regarded of all the Porsche tuning companies. The BTR was inspired by the FIA Group B regulations of the time, a 930 Turbo was used as a basis to compete with the fastest products from Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche itself. The BTR was routinely regarded as the fastest accelerating road car at the time. The BTR utilized a 930 turbo engine bored to 3.4 liters and then fitted with Mahle pistons, RUF 935-type camshafts, RUF intercooler, Stage 3 Motronic injection (rather than original CIS injection) and a larger KKK turbo. This resulted in a power output of 374 bhp at standard boost pressure of .09 bar.

Various enhancements include: RUF sport steering wheel, RUF Seats, RUF gauges, RUF Branded Porsche 917 Derived Brakes, RUF Suspension, RUF specific 17-inch Speedline Wheels, RUF front spoiler, RUF Aero Side View Mirrors, RUF quad-pipe sport muffler, RUF shift Knob, RUF Pedals, RUF five-speed gearbox, Matter roll cage as used by Porsche Racing and a Modern Porsche PCCM head unit-new speakers.

This particular 930 Turbo has led and incredibly colorful life-lifestyle to date. It was owned in the early 1990's by well-known and respected Porsche collector, Mr. Oscar Velez, Puerto Rico, USA. Mr. Velez, also the owner of Servicio Euromecanico decided to covert his 930 to RUF BTR specifications. Having contacted RUF Germany, the process began. RUF Germany flew its technicians with all of the necessary parts to Puerto Rico to convert his Oak Green 930 to RUF BTR specifications. The engine was built to 3.4 liter, the CIS injection removed in favor of RUF Motronic injection which was a system used on the Porsche racing 962's, but modified for street purposes. At this time and although, the cylinder heads were converted to twin-plug for just a bit of extra efficiency. The gearbox installed by the technicians is a RUF Porsche G64 964 5-speed gearbox as labelled by RUF on the casing and as modified internally and externally for fitment to a 930 Turbo of this era. The result is the 930 Turbo RUF BTR Conversion on offer today and well-known as "El Hulk" due to it exceptional, original Oak Green metallic color and menacing stance.

Circa 2020, "El Hulk" was purchased from Mr. Velez by a well-known Miami USA dealer Peter Lima who has an affinity for both RUF and DP tuned Porsches. In 2022, "El Hulk" was purchased by Mr. Randy Tillman, Virginia, USA. Mr. Tillman noticed several oil leaks and proceeded to have the engine rebuild by a Porsche technician while "El Hulk" was still located in Florida. When completed, "El Hulk" was transported to Mr. Tillman's residence in Virginia for his use and enjoyment. At this time, "El Hulk" looked after by Virginia based IMA Motorwerke, known for their Porsche maintenance and race prep.

During 2023, the original Motronic injection unit had failed. Rather than replace the Motornic system with what had had become quite antiquated and not readily available, it was decided to use a completely programmable, modern Motec Motronic injection unit. At this time, the Turbo was replaced with a more efficient Garrett GT35 turbo and an electronic dash mounted boost controller and twin-wastegates used to control the turbos boost pressure. When run on the IMA Motorwerke dyno, "El Hulk" produced 527 HP @ 1.2 bar boost and where limited. Now knowing the power output for this short burst, it was the electronic boost controller to .09 bar which will produces more than adequate horsepower, but also to ensure the safety of the engine.

In late 2023 and the unfortunate passing of Mr. Tillman, "El Hulk" was consigned to auction by the estate. "El Hulk" was purchased at auction by none other than Peter Lima who having owned "El Hulk" in the past had intimate knowledge of its history and condition.

Subsequently, "El Hulk" was sold to a good friend and client of Autosport Designs, Inc. While in his care, "El Hulk" was given to Stahl Motorsports of West Palm Beach for thorough servicing. The engine and gearbox were removed, servicing included, new oil lines, valve adjustment, gaskets, spark plugs, the gearbox was resealed and various other items received service-maintenance, including: The suspension received new ball joints, new Turbo tie-rod ends, new front wheel bearings, handbrake brake pads, a new Porsche rear center reflector and new steering column bushing.

The most recent owner of "El Hulk" a resident of both Manhattan and Southampton New York has decided to relocate for most of the calendar year to Palm Beach, Florida, USA. Having quite a few exceptional automobiles in his collection and now becoming a Florida resident, let's just say, "El Hulk" is not the automobile of choice to cruise over to Palm Beaches Worth Avenue with his wife for lunch or dinner. Therefore, "El Hulk" has been traded to Autosport Designs, Inc. towards a significant Aston Martin which has enough horsepower to pull a home off its foundation, but which is far better suited to his new Floridian lifestyle, and which can be driven anywhere in comfort, opulence as well as climate-controlled comfort.

A Porsche 930 is sure to put a grin on your face, a 930, converted to RUF BTR specification is sure to make that grin, that much larger. This is pure enjoyment as only Porsche and RUF can supply. Ready for immediate use and enjoyment, this RUF BTR is a welcomed addition to any collection of rare-limited production automobiles.


Autosport Designs
203 W Hills Rd
Huntington Station
New York, NY 11746
United States
Contact Person Kontaktperson
Title 
Mr
Last name 
Papadopoulos

Phone 
+1 (631) 425-1555