# Ultima Evolution > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ultima_Evolution > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ultima_Evolution.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultima_Evolution > Source revision: 1310094000 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{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.](/source/Ultima_Sports) | designer = Richard Marlow | production = 2015–present | assembly = United Kingdom: [Hinckley](/source/Hinckley), [Leicestershire](/source/Leicestershire) | class = [Sports car](/source/Sports_car) ([S](/source/S-segment)) | body_style = {{unbulleted list |2-door [coupé](/source/coup%C3%A9) |2-door [convertible](/source/convertible) }} | layout = [Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive](/source/Rear_mid-engine%2C_rear-wheel-drive_layout) | engine = [See Table](/source/Ultima_Evolution) | transmission = 6-speed [manual](/source/manual_transmission) | 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](/source/Ultima_GTR) | successor = [Ultima RS](/source/Ultima_RS) | doors = [Butterfly](/source/Butterfly_doors) }} The '''Ultima Evolution''' is a limited production [sports car](/source/sports_car) built by British automobile manufacturer [Ultima Sports](/source/Ultima_Sports). It was unveiled as the replacement for the [Ultima GTR](/source/Ultima_GTR) on 9 April 2015.{{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}} It is sold both as a [kit car](/source/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).{{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}} == Specifications == === Engine === The Evolution is powered by 3 different engines, all derivatives of the [LS based GM small-block engine](/source/LS_based_GM_small-block_engine).{{cite web|url=http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/Models/EvoCoupe|website=Ultima Sports Ltd|title=Introducing the Ultima EVO Coupe|accessdate=2018-11-28}} 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](/source/manual_transmission) manufactured by [Porsche](/source/Porsche) and mounted longitudinally on the car. The car uses [double wishbone suspension](/source/double_wishbone_suspension) on the front and rear axles, with [coilover](/source/coilover) springs that allow for adjustment of bump, rebound, and [ride height](/source/ride_height). === Chassis === The car's chassis is a [tubular steel](/source/tubular_steel) [space frame](/source/space_frame) panelled with [5251 aluminum](/source/Aluminum_alloy) alloy, and has a built-in [roll cage](/source/roll_cage) for structural rigidity and safety. The car's body is made out of [glass-reinforced plastic](/source/glass-reinforced_plastic), with optional [carbon fibre](/source/Carbon_fiber_reinforced_polymer) wing mirrors and front splitter. === 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](/source/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.{{cite web|url=https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/ultima-evolution-unveiled-50391/|website=carsales|title=Ultima Evolution unveiled|accessdate=2018-11-28}} === Interior === The Evolution's seats and dashboard are finished in leather and [Alcantara](/source/Alcantara_(material)) depending on the selected options. In place of a center console, the Evolution features a large, [stainless steel](/source/stainless_steel) gear lever and handbrake. The [in-car entertainment](/source/in-car_entertainment) system and optional [satellite navigation](/source/satellite_navigation) system are manufactured by [Alpine Electronics](/source/Alpine_Electronics). {{clear}} ==Performance== Below is a table of manufacturer-claimed performance values for the three different engine configurations of the Ultima Evolution. {| 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](/source/General_Motors_LS-based_small-block_engine)) | 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](/source/General_Motors_LS-based_small-block_engine)) | 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](/source/General_Motors_LS-based_small-block_engine)) | 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 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Ultima Evolution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultima_Evolution) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultima_Evolution?action=history)). 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