Ultima Mk2

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Ultima MK2
Overview
Manufacturer Ultima Sports Ltd
Production1988–1991
Designer Lee Noble
Body and chassis
Body style Coupe
Layout Mid engine, RWD
Chassis Space frame
Related Ultima Mk1
Powertrain
Engine see table
Transmission 4/5 Speed Manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,640 millimetres (104 in)
Length4,000 millimetres (160 in)
Width1,840 millimetres (72 in)
Height1,200 millimetres (47 in)
Curb weight 800–1,000 kilograms (1,800–2,200 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Ultima Mk1
Successor Ultima Sport

The Ultima Mk2 is a sports kit car that was produced by English automobile manufacturer Ultima Sports Ltd from 1988 to 1991. The second mobel produced by the company, a total of 13 cars would be produced. Two of the produced cars were MK2 5000 race cars [1] [2] and another two being the prototypes for the Mk3, one coupe and one roadster, with both being converted and renamed into the Ultima Sport and Spyder. [3] [4]

Specifications

DisplacementEngineHorsepowerTorque
3,098 cubic centimetres (189.1 cu in) Ford Essex V6 (Original Prototype)148 brake horsepower (150 PS; 110 kW) @ 5,000 rpm254 newton-metres (187 lb⋅ft) @ 3,000 rpm
5,733 cubic centimetres (349.8 cu in) Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (Road Tune)345 brake horsepower (350 PS; 257 kW) @ 5,500 rpm475 newton-metres (350 lb⋅ft) @ 4,100 rpm
5,733 cubic centimetres (349.8 cu in) Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (Race Tune)475 brake horsepower (482 PS; 354 kW) @ 6,000 rpm610 newton-metres (450 lb⋅ft) @ 5,000 rpm
6,200 cubic centimetres (380 cu in) Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (Road Tune)400 brake horsepower (410 PS; 300 kW)533 newton-metres (393 lb⋅ft)
6,200 cubic centimetres (380 cu in) Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (Race Tune)560 brake horsepower (570 PS; 420 kW)740 newton-metres (550 lb⋅ft)
4,999 cubic centimetres (305.1 cu in) Chevrolet Formula 5000 V8 (MK2 5000 race car only)600 brake horsepower (610 PS; 450 kW)700 newton-metres (520 lb⋅ft)
2,975 cubic centimetres (181.5 cu in) Renault PRV V6 (MK3 Prototype only)311 brake horsepower (315 PS; 232 kW)360 newton-metres (270 lb⋅ft)
6,064 cubic centimetres (370.0 cu in) BMW S70/2 (Mclaren F1 Prototype Only)626 brake horsepower (635 PS; 467 kW) @ 6,500 rpm617 newton-metres (455 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500
7,440 cubic centimetres (454 cu in) Chevrolet big-block LS6 V8 (Mclaren F1 Prototype Only)425 brake horsepower (431 PS; 317 kW)780 newton-metres (580 lb⋅ft)

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