How Ruf Made the Perfect Sportscar Even Better

Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/4k95RQ0] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This October is interview month on The Big Three! This week, we’re sitting down with Alois and Aloisa Ruf, the family behind the fastest Porsches ever made. From the Yellowbird’s wild rise to fame in Gran Turismo, to building air-cooled monsters in 2025, the Rufs show how passion and family can shape legends that last. 00:00 Intro 00:38 How did the Ruf Yellowbird get featured in Gran Turismo? 01:59 Was it easy to say yes to putting Ruf in Gran Turismo? 03:31 What’s it like working on the Ruf assembly line firsthand? 05:07 How did Ruf first get started with Porsche? 09:47 Why did you begin specializing in Porsches? 12:12 What was Alois Ruf Jr.'s first Porsche? 13:53 Do you still own it, and how does it drive daily? 14:33 Why did you think you could improve the 911 in the ’60s? 16:24 When did you start working with Porsche bodies-in-white? 17:18 How did you feel when one of your cars fell off a transporter? 18:04 What’s Ruf’s core philosophy when building cars? 19:01 Are people showing more interest in Ruf cars today? 21:22 What new Ruf merch is coming in 2025? 23:46 What can you tell us about the Tribute’s specs? 24:34 With the Yellowbird, did you try to make the fastest car in the world? 25:08 Were you surprised when Road & Track wanted to test it? 27:48 Do you personally test Ruf cars at high speed? 28:06 What’s the fastest speed you’ve ever driven, and in what car? Visual credits: Sony Interactive Entertainment Ruf @aloisaruf Bring a Trailer Porsche RM Sotheby's @JohnClayWolfeShow Racing Archives Ferrari ►LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST HERE! https://bit.ly/TheBigThreePodcast The Big Three is Donut's new podcast that examines the latest car news, racing headlines, and anything noteworthy in the automotive landscape. A perfect weekly update for anyone even slightly interested in cars, The Big Three is an entertaining glimpse into an inclusive yet opinionated world. Join hosts Nolan Sykes, Joe Weber and Bart Bidlingmeyer as they provide their lighthearted perspective on the hottest and weirdest automotive trends. The only car podcast you’ll ever need, aside from our other podcast, Past Gas. New episodes every Wednesday. ►Check out Donut Media:    / @donut   ►Check out our membership program Donut Underground:    • Donut Underground Members-Only Videos   ►Get a Donut shirt ►►https://donut.media/ ►Facebook:   / donutmedia   ►Instagram:   / donutmedia   ►The Tail Pipe Post:   / tailpipepost   ►https://linktr.ee/donutpodcasts