Saturday, April 14, 2007


Studio Torino RK Coupe
Studio Torino RK Coupe

The Studio Torino RK Coupe, based on a Porsche Cayman S, was constructed through a collaboration between Studio Torino and world renown Porsche tuners RUF.

Design work for the RK Coupe began in late 2005 wen Aldo Brovarone presented the first sketches of the new coupe. From there the car progressed to more detailed designs and the modeling phase.

Like the Studio Torino Spyder which came before it, the RK Coupe's production will be limited to just 49 units, and each car will be built to the exacting specifications of individual clients.

The design of the Studio Torino RK Coupe's rear hood was inspired by past greats, like the Dino 246 GT and Porsche 904. The only piece of bodywork that is left of the original Porsche Cayman is the left front fender, all others have been exchanged, as too the rear windscreen.

Part of Studio Torino's build process involves a complicated and meticulous paint job. Each RK Coupe receives 14 coats of colored primers, pigment bases, inks and clearcoat. Resulting in a superb finish with immaculate reflections and colors.

The wheels of the Studio Torino RK Coupe, designed and manufactured by TOORA exclusively for the Spyder and RK Coupe, are made from three separate pieces of forged aluminium.

RUF tuned engine choices for the Studio Torino RK Coupe include an naturally aspirated engine, an injection engine, a Kompressor engine or a turbocharged engine. The prototype RK Coupe (the P rototype C 1/1) carried a 3.8 litre Kompressor unit developing 440 bhp @ 7000 rpm and 470 Nm of torque at 5500 rpm.

Studio Torino RK Coupe
Studio Torino RK Coupe interior

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