Ruf Unveils 1,000 HP Flat-Eight Engine at Goodwood Festival

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German sports car manufacturer Ruf has debuted a new flat-eight engine at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The bespoke 4.8-litre, eight-cylinder unit produces more than 1,000 horsepower and over 1,000 Nm of torque. Ruf revealed these headline figures as part of the engine's public unveiling at the prestigious UK motorsport event. The announcement marks a significant engineering milestone for the boutique automaker known for its high-performance vehicles.

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