Studiotorino presented its second model over the weekend in California.
The RK Coup’ is the natural and obvious evolution of the Spyder, Studiotorino’s first project.
STUDIOTORINO team’s directions are clear: design an off-set that maintains all of the stylistic characteristics of the Spyder yet offers something new in the rear, seeking inspiration in the classic cars of the past but with an outlook towards the future.
In October 2005, our friend Aldo Brovarone presented us with a few oil sketches of the Coup’ version of the Spyder.
Gustavo Alkmim Uemura , a young Brazilian designer, graduate of the European Institute of Design in Turin assisted Brovarone and Alfredo in the modeling phase and in the design of the details.
The aluminum details, the fuel tank lid and the mufflers are details that are worthy to be highlighted in this model.
June 2006. The stripes painted on the rear fender and the scrupulous polishing are part of STUDIOTORINO philosophy.
Work by ADM painting.
Great thought was given to the color choice. Research for the prototype aimed to provide a sporty exterior and an interior that gave a relaxing sense of well-being. A not too flashy red ink was chosen for the body. S TUDIOTORINO ‘s signature two lines were traced on the rear fenders. Two tones of green and graphite grey accents were chosen for the interior. — Venturi Fetish electric sports car.
Brovarone faithfully interprets the spirit of the classic cars of the past through the lens of the future. The rear hood is reminiscent of the Porsche 904 and the Dino GT 246.
The body and the detailing of the RK Coup’ are the second example of what it is meant by fine sports cars. As with the Spyder, it will be a limited edition production of no more than 49 vehicles built upon-request. The details and mechanics of each car will be personalized to fit the desires and needs of our client. The prototype model number for the RK Coup’ was Prototype C 1/1.
Once again, STUDIOTORINO has partnered with Ruf Automobile who is the developer and the builder of all the mechanical, performance, and certification aspects.
For this reason the RK Coup’ bears the STUDIOTORINO logo on the sides and on the wheels while the Ruf logo is on the engine and on the hood; on the left side of the windsheld the chassis number of the Ruf Automobile.
This off-set follows the stylistic characteristics of the Spyder.
Together they create a line of distinctive auto bodies.
The RK Coup’ offers the same quality and emotions as the Spyder but caters to the client who wants to be protected from the elements. Purposely snug and sporty, the enveloping interior provides for a comfortable driving experience.
Inspired by the great classics but with an eye towards the future the distinctive feature of this car body is the rear trunk. — Hennessey Venom GT concept.
The Porsche 904 and the Dino 246 GT were the inspiration.
This Coup’ is understated, not large and not brash. It is tailored to the pilot and co-pilot like an haute-couture dress.
It is powerful, but not excessively. Its Ruf powerplant revs up and guarantees 440 bhp (323 kW), but mostly delivers a very high torque at any RPM.
Shall we talk about speed? Let’s say about 300 km/h . True and ’easy’ to reach ’but let’s not forget legal speed limits.
As with the Spyder, leading industry partners and service providers have designed, manufactured, and provided, purposely and for this off-set model only, technologically advanced components such as alloy wheels, tires, braking systems, enamels, luxury leather interiors and carbon-fiber seats.
The first Prototype C 1/1 was personalized for STUDIOTORINO . All successive models will be designed according to the personality, taste and needs of those friends and clients who share our same passion for refined and exclusive objects. The RK Coup’ is handcrafted and of extraordinary quality with the dependability of Ruf mechanics.
DETAILING AND TECHNICAL FEATURES
The body of the RK Coup’ , including the bumpers, is in part a modification and in part an ex novo construction. All that is left of the original body is the front left fender. The materials used for the custom body are aluminum sheets, steel sheets and carbon fibers.
One of the fundamental characteristics of the car, owing to the know-how of STUDIOTORINO is the painting process applied to P rototype C 1/1. — New Fiat Uno Mille evolution.
Following the complete manual re-working of the surface, the painting process requires 14 coats of colored primers, pigment bases, inks and transparent paint. This meticulous process achieves intense depth and the best light reflection effects on the body.
Two ’jewels’ of the project cannot go unnoticed: the fuel tank lid, and the mufflers. Milled from forged aluminum and hand finished, they have been manufactured following an exclusive design.
As for the choice of the ’heart’ of the Coup’ by STUDIOTORINO , the client has the option of choosing, together with Alois Ruf, the type of engine preferred. According to his needs, the client may choose between an aspirated engine, an injection engine, a Kompressor engine or a turbo engine.
Prototype C 1/2 carries a RUF 3.8 litre Kompressor engine.
Power and torque are high at any RPM. The basis of this Kompressor engine is a centrifugal compressor with a planetary gearbox ’a kind of mechanical turbo charger, which is driven mechanically by a Poly-Rip belt. The maximum boost is 0,7 bar. The engine has a RUF designed intake manifold, modified injectors, sports catalytic converters and a modified electronic engine management system. The water-cooled charge cooler has a cooling water circuit with an electric water pump from the water cooler in the front spoiler.
The supercharged 3.8 litre engine of the RK Coup’ provides a 440 bhp (325 kW) at 7,000 RPM and 501.4 Nm torque at 5,500 RPM.
The acceleration from 0 ’ 100 km/h (0 ’ 62 mph ) of the 3.8 litre RK Coup’ with a RUF Kompressor Engine takes only 4.3 sec., from 0 ’ 200 km/h (0 ’ 125 mph ) only 13.0 sec. The maximum speed is over 300 km/h ( 195 mph ).
