RUF EHRA debuts at Monterey Car Week with liquid silver bodywork and seven-speed manual
On August 14, 2026, RUF, a German automaker, introduced the EHRA, a new widebody fastback, at The Quail during Monterey Car Week. This model, named in honor of racing legend Phil Hill, represents RUF's inaugural venture into extreme performance while maintaining everyday usability. It boasts a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, with a front track width expanded by 58 mm and a rear by 54 mm, along with a carbon-fiber rear spoiler. The EHRA is powered by a 3.6-liter twin-turbo boxer six engine delivering 650 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, combined with a seven-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive. The first production unit is finished in Liquid Silver, featuring a brown leather interior, sharing the spotlight with RODEO, CTR Anniversary, SCR, and CTR3 EVO, all utilizing renewable e-Fuels.
Key facts
- RUF EHRA debuts at The Quail during Monterey Car Week 2026.
- Named after racing driver Phil Hill, who set a top speed record at Ehra-Lessien in the CTR Yellowbird.
- Features a carbon-fiber monocoque platform shared with the CTR Anniversary.
- Track width increased by 58 mm front and 54 mm rear.
- 3.6-liter twin-turbo boxer six with 650 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque.
- Seven-speed manual gearbox with fully variable all-wheel-drive and limited-slip differential.
- First production car finished in Liquid Silver with brown leather interior and Pasha checkered flag stitching.
- All RUF cars at Monterey run on renewable e-Fuels from HIF Global collaboration.
- Debut date: August 14th, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Phil Hill
Institutions
- RUF Automobile GmbH
- HIF Global
- designboom
Locations
- Monterey
- United States
- Ehra-Lessien
- Germany