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The Ultima RS is the new range-topping model from the boutique British automaker best known for the Ultima GTR. It debuts at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but interested buyers can pre-order one from the company's site, now.
The Ultima RS' design takes inspiration from the Group-C-era of endurance racing in the 1980s and 1990s, including notable machines like the Porsche 956 and Jaguar XJR-12. Compared to the company's earlier models, the new model's exterior puts an emphasis on increasing downforce and improving airflow. To achieve this, there are pieces like a chassis-mounted front splitter, vortex generators, large rear diffuser, and swan-neck-mounted rear wing.
Customers have several power options – all of which use General-Motors-sourced V8 engine. The base model is the LT1 6.2-liter V8 with 480 horsepower (358 kilowatts). There's also the LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with 650 hp (485 kW). The RS with the LT5 supercharged 6.2-liter V8 comes standard with 800 hp (597 kW), but Ultima offers tuning of the mill up to 1,200 hp (895 kW).
The only available gearbox is a six-speed manual, and Ultima's FAQ about the RS makes it clear that an automatic gearbox isn't going to ever be on the options list. "The Ultima RS is a real driver’s car and therefore is only available with a six-speed manual shift gearbox and a clutch pedal," the company writes
The RS is a track-focused machine, but Ultima offers options to make it a little more friendly on the road, including air conditioning, navigation, rearview camera, parking sensors, and leather- or Alcantara-upholstered seats with lumbar support. LED headlights with running lights are also available.
The RS is available in left- or right-hand drive, and Ultima is shipping them worldwide. They are not road-legal everywhere but can be driven on the street in some countries.
https://www.motor1.com/news/353631/ultima-rs-track-car-debut/
SPECIFICATIONS
OVERVIEW
• Manufacturer: Ultima Sports
• Country: United Kingdom
• Year: 2019
• Type: Street
• Division: N400 to N1000
ENGINE
• Engine: Chevrolet V8 LS (LS3/LS7/LSA) and Chevrolet V8 LT (LT1/LT4/LT5/LT5 tuned)
• Power: 430 HP (with LS3) to 1200 HP (with LT5 tuned) / 5900 rpm (with LS3) to over 6200+ rpm (with LT5 tuned)
• Torque: 576 Nm (with LS3) to over 969+ Nm (with LT5 tuned) / 4600 (with LS3) to ≈3600 rpm (with LT5 tuned) (425 lb-ft to 715+ lb-ft)
• Engine location: Mid
• Displacement: 6200 cc
• Compression: 10.7:1 (LS3), 10:1 (LT5)
• Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated (LS3), Supercharged (LT5)
PERFORMANCE
• 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) Time: 2.3+ seconds (LT5)
• Top Speed: 402+ km/h (250+ mph) (LT5)
• Power-to-weight ratio: ≈0.46 hp/kg to ≈1.29 hp/kg
DRIVETRAIN
• Drive: Rear wheel drive
• Body: Carbon fibre
• Chassis: Fully updated spaceframe using mainly 38mm x 1.5mm diameter tube, Market leading torsional rigidity, Fully welded roll cage in 45mm CDS with welded rear braces,
Powder coated in satin black, Panelled in 1.5mm NS4 alloy sheet
• Gearbox: Porsche six speed manual transaxle with anodized black machined billet quick shifter cable change system
• Steering: Alloy sports Ultima RS quick ratio steering rack 2.1 turns lock to lock
SUSPENSION
• Suspension: TIG welded double unequal length wishbones with extended length front wishbones, Alloy uprights in LM25, Fully adjustable custom-made Ultima RS coil spring dampers for bump, rebound and ride height. Revised specification to suit the new Ultima RS 19” standard wheels geometry, Ultima RS front ride height hydraulic lift kit option
• Brakes: Standard: AP 322mm curved vane vented discs all round with 4-pot calipers, Optional: Larger Ultima RS brake fitment of 362mm x 32mm curved vane discs all round with 6-pot calipers, Adjustable brake bias front to rear. All stainless steel TUV hoses
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
• Lenght: 4170 mm
• Width: 1900 mm
• Height: 1125 mm
• Weight: 930 kg (dependant on options selected)
The Ultima RS' design takes inspiration from the Group-C-era of endurance racing in the 1980s and 1990s, including notable machines like the Porsche 956 and Jaguar XJR-12. Compared to the company's earlier models, the new model's exterior puts an emphasis on increasing downforce and improving airflow. To achieve this, there are pieces like a chassis-mounted front splitter, vortex generators, large rear diffuser, and swan-neck-mounted rear wing.
Customers have several power options – all of which use General-Motors-sourced V8 engine. The base model is the LT1 6.2-liter V8 with 480 horsepower (358 kilowatts). There's also the LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with 650 hp (485 kW). The RS with the LT5 supercharged 6.2-liter V8 comes standard with 800 hp (597 kW), but Ultima offers tuning of the mill up to 1,200 hp (895 kW).
The only available gearbox is a six-speed manual, and Ultima's FAQ about the RS makes it clear that an automatic gearbox isn't going to ever be on the options list. "The Ultima RS is a real driver’s car and therefore is only available with a six-speed manual shift gearbox and a clutch pedal," the company writes
The RS is a track-focused machine, but Ultima offers options to make it a little more friendly on the road, including air conditioning, navigation, rearview camera, parking sensors, and leather- or Alcantara-upholstered seats with lumbar support. LED headlights with running lights are also available.
The RS is available in left- or right-hand drive, and Ultima is shipping them worldwide. They are not road-legal everywhere but can be driven on the street in some countries.
https://www.motor1.com/news/353631/ultima-rs-track-car-debut/
SPECIFICATIONS
OVERVIEW
• Manufacturer: Ultima Sports
• Country: United Kingdom
• Year: 2019
• Type: Street
• Division: N400 to N1000
ENGINE
• Engine: Chevrolet V8 LS (LS3/LS7/LSA) and Chevrolet V8 LT (LT1/LT4/LT5/LT5 tuned)
• Power: 430 HP (with LS3) to 1200 HP (with LT5 tuned) / 5900 rpm (with LS3) to over 6200+ rpm (with LT5 tuned)
• Torque: 576 Nm (with LS3) to over 969+ Nm (with LT5 tuned) / 4600 (with LS3) to ≈3600 rpm (with LT5 tuned) (425 lb-ft to 715+ lb-ft)
• Engine location: Mid
• Displacement: 6200 cc
• Compression: 10.7:1 (LS3), 10:1 (LT5)
• Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated (LS3), Supercharged (LT5)
PERFORMANCE
• 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) Time: 2.3+ seconds (LT5)
• Top Speed: 402+ km/h (250+ mph) (LT5)
• Power-to-weight ratio: ≈0.46 hp/kg to ≈1.29 hp/kg
DRIVETRAIN
• Drive: Rear wheel drive
• Body: Carbon fibre
• Chassis: Fully updated spaceframe using mainly 38mm x 1.5mm diameter tube, Market leading torsional rigidity, Fully welded roll cage in 45mm CDS with welded rear braces,
Powder coated in satin black, Panelled in 1.5mm NS4 alloy sheet
• Gearbox: Porsche six speed manual transaxle with anodized black machined billet quick shifter cable change system
• Steering: Alloy sports Ultima RS quick ratio steering rack 2.1 turns lock to lock
SUSPENSION
• Suspension: TIG welded double unequal length wishbones with extended length front wishbones, Alloy uprights in LM25, Fully adjustable custom-made Ultima RS coil spring dampers for bump, rebound and ride height. Revised specification to suit the new Ultima RS 19” standard wheels geometry, Ultima RS front ride height hydraulic lift kit option
• Brakes: Standard: AP 322mm curved vane vented discs all round with 4-pot calipers, Optional: Larger Ultima RS brake fitment of 362mm x 32mm curved vane discs all round with 6-pot calipers, Adjustable brake bias front to rear. All stainless steel TUV hoses
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
• Lenght: 4170 mm
• Width: 1900 mm
• Height: 1125 mm
• Weight: 930 kg (dependant on options selected)
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