The Ultima Evolution is a limited production sports car built by British automobile manufacturer Ultima Sports. It was unveiled as the replacement for the Ultima GTR on 9 April 2015.[1] It is sold both as a kit car, which the buyers build themselves, or as a complete vehicle, built at the factory, and is available in either a coupé or a convertible bodystyle. The range-topping supercharged LS-powered model is reported to cost £95,995 ($122,332).[2]
Specifications
Engine
The Evolution is powered by 3 different engines, all derivatives of the LS based GM small-block engine.[3] The power outputs of these three engines are as follows:
- 6.2 L LS3 V8: 358 kW (480 hp)
- 7.0 L LS7 V8: 522 kW (700 hp)
- 6.8 L supercharged LS V8: 761 kW (1,020 hp) and 1,247 N⋅m (920 lb⋅ft)
The engine is mid mounted and the car has a rear-wheel-drive layout.
Transmission and suspension
The Evolution is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission manufactured by Porsche and mounted longitudinally on the car.[3] The car uses double wishbone suspension on the front and rear axles, with coilover springs that allow for adjustment of bump, rebound, and ride height.[3]
Chassis
The car's chassis is a tubular steel space frame panelled with 5251 aluminum alloy, and has a built-in roll cage for structural rigidity and safety. The car's body is made out of glass-reinforced plastic, with optional carbon fibre wing mirrors and front splitter.[3]
Wheels
The Evolution is equipped with 18-inch (460 mm) forged alloy wheels with an optional 19-inch (480 mm) upgrade available. The tyres are manufactured by Michelin with codes of 245/35 for the front and 335/30 for the rear. The brakes are vented discs, with a diameter of 323 mm (12.7 in) at the front and rear.[4][3]
Interior features
The Evolution's seats and dashboard are finished in leather and Alcantara depending on the selected options. In place of a center console, the Evolution features a large, stainless steel gear lever and handbrake. The in-car entertainment system and optional satellite navigation system are manufactured by Alpine Electronics.[3]
Performance
Below is a table of manufacturer-claimed performance values for the three different engine configurations of the Ultima Evolution.[3]
| Engine | Time (seconds) | Top speed | Power output | Power-to-weight
ratio (kW/kg) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–97 km/h (0-60 mph) | 0–160 km/h (0-100 mph) | 0–241 km/h (0-150 mph) | 0–160-0 km/h | Quarter mile time | ||||
| 6,162 cubic centimetres (376.0 cu in) V8 (LS3) | 3.3 | 6.6 | 13.6 | 10.5 | 11.6 @ 127 miles per hour (204 km/h) | >180 miles per hour (290 km/h) | 480 brake horsepower (490 PS)
450 pound force-feet (610 N⋅m) |
0.38 |
| 6,997 cubic centimetres (427.0 cu in) V8 (LS7) | 3.0 | 6.2 | 12.9 | 10.1 | 11.2 @ 131 miles per hour (211 km/h) | >180 miles per hour (290 km/h) | 700 brake horsepower (710 PS)
600 pound force-feet (810 N⋅m) |
0.55 |
| 6,997 cubic centimetres (427.0 cu in) Supercharged V8 (LS7) | 2.5 | 5.2 | 10.1 | 9.1 | 9.8 @ 144 miles per hour (232 km/h) | >210 miles per hour (340 km/h)
(Gearing Limited) |
1,020 brake horsepower (1,030 PS)
920 pound force-feet (1,250 N⋅m) |
0.8 |
References
- ^ Sheehan, Sam (9 April 2015). "Ultima Evolution unveiled with 1020bhp". evo. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Meet Ultima's £95k, 1020bhp supercar". Top Gear. 7 April 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Introducing the Ultima EVO Coupe". Ultima Sports Ltd. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Ultima Evolution unveiled". carsales. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
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