Ultima RS

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Ultima RS
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Overview
Manufacturer Ultima Sports Ltd
Production2020–present
Model years 2021–present
Assembly Leicester, United Kingdom
Designer Richard Marlow
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
Layout Mid engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine see table
Transmission 6-speed Manual (Porsche 911)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,562 millimetres (100.9 in)
Length4,170 millimetres (164 in)
Width1,900 millimetres (75 in)
Height1,125 millimetres (44.3 in)
Curb weight 930 kilograms (2,050 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Ultima Evo

The Ultima RS is a mid-engined sports car produced by English automotive manufacturer Ultima Sports Ltd since 2021. [1] The car can be bought as either a kit or fully-assembled. [2] Buying the car as a Shell, without engine or transmission, will cost $13,000-20,000 depending on market [3]

Contents

Engines

EngineDisplacementHorsepowerTorque0-60 Mph0-100 Mph30-70 Mph0-150 Mph0-100-0 MphStanding quarter mileTop SpeedPrice [3]
LT5 V8 Supercharged 6,162 cubic centimetres (376.0 cu in)1,200.0 brake horsepower (1,216.6 PS)969 newton-metres (715 lb⋅ft) @ 4,400 rpm2.3s4.8s1.5s8.9s8.7s9.2s @156 miles per hour (251 km/h)250 miles per hour (400 km/h)+ (Gearing Limited)$120,000
LT4 V8 Supercharged 1,020.0 brake horsepower (1,034.1 PS)920.0 newton-metres (678.6 lb⋅ft)2.5s5.2s1.7s10.1s9.1s9.8s @144 miles per hour (232 km/h)210 miles per hour (340 km/h)+ (Gearing Limited)$100,000
LT1 V8700.0 brake horsepower (709.7 PS)813.0 newton-metres (599.6 lb⋅ft)3.0s6.2s2.3s12.9s10.1s11.2s @127 miles per hour (204 km/h)180 miles per hour (290 km/h)+$89,500
LS3 V8480.0 brake horsepower (486.7 PS)610.0 newton-metres (449.9 lb⋅ft)3.3s6.6s2.5s13.6s10.5s11.6s @127 miles per hour (204 km/h)$50,000

References

  1. "Welcome to the new Ultima RS". Ultima Sports Ltd. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  2. Dobie, Stephen (10 June 2019). "The Ultima RS is a 1,200bhp, 930kg hypercar from Leicester". TopGear. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  3. 1 2 Rendle, Steve (2021). Race Cars. New York City: Rosen Publishing. pp. 28–29.