{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2017}} {{Use British English|date=September 2017}} {{Infobox automobile | name = Ultima Evolution | image = 2014 or so Ultima Evolution at Belmont, front left.jpg | manufacturer = Ultima Sports Ltd. | designer = Richard Marlow | production = 2015–present | assembly = United Kingdom: Hinckley, Leicestershire | class = Sports car (S)<!-- per WP:CARCLASS, this should not be changed to "supercar or hypercar" --> | body_style = {{unbulleted list |2-door coupé |2-door convertible }} | layout = Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive | engine = See Table | transmission = 6-speed manual | wheelbase = {{convert|2560|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|4000|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|1070|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | weight = {{convert|950|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} | sp = uk | predecessor = Ultima GTR | successor = Ultima RS | doors = Butterfly }} 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.<ref name=evo>{{cite web|url=https://www.evo.co.uk/news/15706/ultima-evolution-unveiled-with-1020bhp|website=evo|title=Ultima Evolution unveiled with 1020bhp|first=Sam|last=Sheehan|date=2015-04-09|accessdate=2018-11-28}}</ref> 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).<ref name=topgear>{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/meet-ultima’s-£95k-1020bhp-supercar|website=Top Gear|title=Meet Ultima's £95k, 1020bhp supercar|date=7 April 2015 |accessdate=2018-11-28}}</ref>
== Specifications ==
=== Engine === The Evolution is powered by 3 different engines, all derivatives of the LS based GM small-block engine.<ref name=ultimaevo>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/Models/EvoCoupe|website=Ultima Sports Ltd|title=Introducing the Ultima EVO Coupe|accessdate=2018-11-28}}</ref> The power outputs of these three engines are as follows: * '''6.2 L LS3 V8:''' {{convert|480|hp|kW|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} * '''7.0 L LS7 V8:''' {{convert|700|hp|kW|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} * '''6.8 L supercharged LS V8:''' {{convert|1020|hp|kW|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} and {{convert|920|lb.ft|Nm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} 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.<ref name=ultimaevo /> 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.<ref name=ultimaevo />
=== 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.<ref name=ultimaevo />
=== Wheels === The Evolution is equipped with {{convert|18|in|mm|adj=on}} forged alloy wheels with an optional {{convert|19|in|mm|adj=on}} 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 {{cvt|12.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} at the front and rear.<ref name=carsalesau>{{cite web|url=https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/ultima-evolution-unveiled-50391/|website=carsales|title=Ultima Evolution unveiled|accessdate=2018-11-28}}</ref><ref name=ultimaevo />
=== Interior === 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.<ref name=ultimaevo /> {{clear}}
==Performance== Below is a table of manufacturer-claimed performance values for the three different engine configurations of the Ultima Evolution.<ref name=ultimaevo />
{| border="1" class="wikitable" |+ ! rowspan=2 | Engine ! colspan=5 | Time (seconds) ! rowspan=2 | Top speed ! rowspan=2 | Power output ! rowspan=2 | 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 |- ! {{Convert|6162|cc|cuin}} V8 (LS3) | 3.3 | 6.6 | 13.6 | 10.5 | 11.6 @ {{Convert|127|mph|km/h}} | >{{Convert|180|mph|km/h}} |{{Convert|480|bhp|PS}} {{Convert|450|lb.ft|N.m}} | 0.38 |- ! {{Convert|6997|cc|cuin}} V8 (LS7) | 3.0 | 6.2 | 12.9 | 10.1 | 11.2 @ {{Convert|131|mph|km/h}} | >{{Convert|180|mph|km/h}} |{{Convert|700|bhp|PS}} {{Convert|600|lb.ft|N.m}} | 0.55 |- ! {{Convert|6997|cc|cuin}} Supercharged V8 (LS7) | 2.5 | 5.2 | 10.1 | 9.1 | 9.8 @ {{Convert|144|mph|km/h}} | >{{Convert|210|mph|km/h}} (Gearing Limited) |{{Convert|1020|bhp|PS}} {{Convert|920|lb.ft|N.m}} | 0.8 |- |}
== References == {{reflist}}
==External links== {{commons category|Ultima Evolution}} *[http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/Models/EvoCoupe Ultima Evolution official website]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ultima Gtr}} Category:Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicles Category:Sports cars Evolution Category:Cars introduced in 2015 Category:Kit cars