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RUF Unveils 1,000-hp Twin-Turbo Flat-Eight at Goodwood

7/10/2026

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RUF Automobile debuted a twin-turbo flat-eight prototype at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, United Kingdom.
The “Erprober” 4.8-liter boxer-eight engine reportedly delivers over 1,000 hp metric and 1,000 Nm torque.
RUF placed the engine in a CTR3-based test mule lengthened 3.9 inches and fitted a six-speed manual.
Former Top Gear USA host Tanner Foust will run the prototype twice daily on the Supercar Run, which RUF says is a test bed for future models.

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RUF Automobile debuted a twin-turbo flat-eight prototype at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, United Kingdom.
The “Erprober” 4.8-liter boxer-eight engine reportedly delivers over 1,000 hp metric and 1,000 Nm torque.
RUF placed the engine in a CTR3-based test mule lengthened 3.9 inches and fitted a six-speed manual.
Former Top Gear USA host Tanner Foust will run the prototype twice daily on the Supercar Run, which RUF says is a test bed for future models.