The Story Behind the Legendary RUF Yellowbird

Few cars have achieved the legendary status of the RUF CTR Yellowbird. In this conversation at the Petersen Automotive Museum, RUF founder Alois Ruf joins renowned car collector Bruce Meyer to explore the story behind one of the most iconic performance cars ever built. From RUF’s evolution from tuner to manufacturer to the engineering innovations that made the Yellowbird a sensation, Ruf shares the thinking behind its development, its record-setting performance, and the story behind the name that became synonymous with automotive legend. Discover what makes the Yellowbird so special, from its twin-turbocharged engine and lightweight construction to the philosophy of building cars driven by passion rather than a business plan. A conversation about engineering, vision, and the enduring legacy of a car that changed the game. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00: 38 Bruce's admiration for Porsche and RUF 01:19 001 CTR - the first production RUF 01:55 Alois on the history of RUF 02:26 Becoming a manufacturer 03:07 Body in white 06:10 1984 in Ehra 09:00 the CTR hits 306km 09:16 The nickname "Yellowbird" 10:22 Walkaround 11:55 the engine bay 13:42 conclusion TICKETS TO THE MUSEUM https://www.petersen.org/tickets —— CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/petersenmuseum Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/petersenmuseum Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/petersen.museum #RUF #Yellowbird #Porsche #PetersenAutomotiveMuseum