# Ultima Mk2

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Motor vehicle

Ultima MK2 Overview Manufacturer Ultima Sports Ltd Also called Ultima Mk3 Production 1984–1989 Assembly United Kingdom: Hinckley, Leicestershire 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) Length 4,000 millimetres (160 in) Width 1,840 millimetres (72 in) Height 1,200 millimetres (47 in) Curb weight 800–1,000 kilograms (1,800–2,200 lb) Chronology Predecessor Ultima Mk1 Successor Ultima Mk3

The **Ultima Mk2** and the **Ultima Mk3** are [sports](/source/Sports_car) [kit cars](/source/Kit_car) that were produced by English automobile manufacturer [Ultima Sports Ltd](/source/Ultima_Sports_Ltd) from 1984 to 1989, and 1989 to 1992 respectively.

## Ultima Mk2

This is The second model produced by the company, with a total of 13 cars would be produced. Two of the produced cars were MK2 5000 race cars. The car would use an evolved [steel](/source/Steel) [square-tubed chassis](/source/Backbone_chassis), developed from the [Mk1](/source/Ultima_Mk1). Ted Marlow, the eventual cofounder of [Ultima Sports Ltd](/source/Ultima_Sports_Ltd) would buy the first Mk2, as specified with the original [Essex V6](/source/Ford_Essex_V6_engine_(UK)). The Mk2 would eventually go racing under the "Ultima Mk2 5000" moniker, using an unused [Formula 5000](/source/Formula_5000) [Cooper](/source/Cooper_Car_Company)-[Chevrolet Small-Block V8](/source/Chevrolet_small-block_engine_(first-_and_second-generation)), where they would find success, winning a huge number of races.[1][2][3]

### Mk2 Factory Specifications

Displacement Engine Horsepower Torque Weight Ref 3.1 L (3,098 cc; 189 cu in) Ford Essex V6 (Original Prototype) 148 bhp (150 PS; 110 kW) at 5,000 rpm 254 N⋅m (187 lb⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm 845 kg (1,863 lb) [4] 5.7 L (5,733 cc; 350 cu in) Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (UK Tune) 255 bhp (259 PS; 190 kW) at 5,500 rpm 447 N⋅m (330 lb⋅ft) at 4,100 rpm 900 kg (2,000 lb) [5] Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (US Tune) 345 bhp (350 PS; 257 kW) at 5,500 rpm 475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft) at 4,100 rpm [6] Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (Race Tune) 475 bhp (482 PS; 354 kW) at 6,000 rpm 610 N⋅m (450 lb⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm [7] 6.2 L (6,200 cc; 378 cu in) Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (Road Tune) 400 bhp (406 PS; 298 kW) at 5,000 rpm 533 N⋅m (393 lb⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) [8] Chevrolet Small-Block V8 (Race Tune) 560 bhp (568 PS; 418 kW) at 5,500 rpm 740 N⋅m (546 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm [9] 5.0 L (4,999 cc; 305 cu in) Cooper-Chevrolet Formula 5000 V8 (MK2 5000 race car only) 600 bhp (608 PS; 447 kW) at 9,000 rpm 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 5,300 rpm 800 kg (1,800 lb) [10]

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## Ultima Mk3

Motor vehicle

Ultima Mk3 Overview Manufacturer Ultima Sports Ltd Also called Mk3 Production 1989–1992 Assembly United Kingdom: Hinckley, Leicestershire Designer Lee Noble Body and chassis Body style Coupe Layout Mid Engine, RWD Chassis Tubular Chassis Powertrain Engine see table Transmission 5-speed Manual transmission Dimensions Wheelbase 2,640 millimetres (104 in) Length 4,000 millimetres (160 in) Width 1,800 millimetres (71 in) Height 1,050 millimetres (41 in) Kerb weight 900 kilograms (2,000 lb) Chronology Predecessor Ultima Mk2 Successor Ultima Sport

In 1989, the updated Mk3 replaced the Mk2.[2][12] The Mk3 itself was heavily revised in 1992, becoming the Mk4 which was sold as the [Ultima Sport](/source/Ultima_Sport). The Mk3 would make up half of Ultima sales by the end of its life because 13 of the 26 total Ultima Kits sold would be Mk3's. The car would be the final Ultima developed by [Lee Noble](/source/Lee_Noble). There would be a novel chassis made for the car, an [Aluminium](/source/Aluminium) [Tubular chassis](/source/Backbone_chassis), now fit exclusively with the [Porsche](/source/Porsche) G50 5-speed, used also in the Mk2.[13] Ted Marlow and Lee Noble would establish [Ultima Sports Ltd](/source/Ultima_Sports_Ltd) to build the Mk3. Even though the prototype of the [Sport](/source/Ultima_Sport) and the Mk3 RS Race Car would use an [Inline 4](/source/Inline_4) from a [Darrian T90](/source/Darrian_T90), there would be no standard option to have an Inline 4 in the Sport or Mk3.[14]

Two Mk3 chassis were supplied by Noble Motorsport Ltd. to [McLaren Cars](/source/McLaren_Automotive) in 1991 to serve as test beds for the [McLaren F1](/source/McLaren_F1).[15] Both cars were crushed, however, a replica of Edward has since by built for Mouse Motors by [Lanzante Limited](/source/Lanzante_Limited) using an original BMW S70 engine.[16]

### Mk3 Factory Specifications

Displacement Engine Horsepower Torque Weight Ref 3.0 L (2,975 cc; 182 cu in) Renault PRV V6 (prototype only) 311 bhp (315 PS; 232 kW) at 6,000 rpm 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) at 4,600 rpm 900 kg (2,000 lb) [17] Renault PRV V6 (main production version) 299 bhp (303 PS; 223 kW) at 6,000 rpm 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) at 4,600 rpm [18] 5.7 L (5,733 cc; 350 cu in) Chevrolet Small-Block V8 388 bhp (393 PS; 289 kW) at 5,750 rpm 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm [19] 6.2 L (6,200 cc; 378 cu in) Chevrolet Small-Block V8 444 bhp (450 PS; 331 kW) at 5,500 rpm 630 N⋅m (465 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm [20] 2.0 L (1,993 cc; 122 cu in) Ford-Cosworth YB I4 (turbocharged) (Mk3 RS) 510 bhp (517 PS; 380 kW) at 6,800 rpm 575 N⋅m (424 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm 700 kg (1,500 lb) [21]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Cowley, Mark (10 January 2022). ["Here's What Everyone Forgot About Ultima And Their Cars"](https://www.hotcars.com/heres-what-everyone-forgot-about-ultima-and-their-cars/). *HotCars*. Retrieved 16 December 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Ulthist2_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Ulthist2_2-1) ["1983-1991"](https://www.ultimasports.co.uk/History/1983). *Ultima Sports Ltd*. Retrieved 2024-12-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Addendum1"](https://www.ultimasports.co.uk/History/Addendum1). *Ultima Sports Ltd*. Retrieved 2024-12-17.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Ultima Mk2 3.1 specs, performance data"](https://fastestlaps.com/models/ultima-mk2-3-1). *FastestLaps.com*. Retrieved 2025-04-13.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Ultima MK2 specs, performance data"](https://fastestlaps.com/models/ultima-mk2). *FastestLaps.com*. Retrieved 2025-04-13.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Ultima Mk2 5.7 350 PS specs, performance data"](https://fastestlaps.com/models/ultima-mk2-5-7). *FastestLaps.com*. Retrieved 2025-04-13.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Ultima Mk2 5.7 482 PS specs, performance data"](https://fastestlaps.com/models/ultima-mk2-5-7-482-ps). *FastestLaps.com*. Retrieved 2025-04-13.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Ultima Mk2 6.2 406 PS specs, performance data"](https://fastestlaps.com/models/ultima-mk2-6-2). *FastestLaps.com*. Retrieved 2025-04-13.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Ultima Mk2 6.2 568 PS specs, performance data"](https://fastestlaps.com/models/ultima-mk2-6-2-568-ps). *FastestLaps.com*. Retrieved 2025-04-13.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Ultima Mk2 5000 specs, performance data"](https://fastestlaps.com/models/ultima-mk2-5000). *FastestLaps.com*. Retrieved 2025-04-13.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Catto, Christopher (2024). [*Lee Noble - Supercar Genius*](https://books.google.com/books?id=DComEQAAQBAJ&dq=%22Ultima+Mk2%22+-wikipedia&pg=PT459). David and Charles. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-83644-048-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-83644-048-2).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["1992-1998"](https://www.ultimasports.co.uk/History/1992). *Ultima Sports Ltd*. Retrieved 2024-12-17.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["1992-1998"](https://www.ultimasports.co.uk/History/1992). *Ultima Sports Ltd*. Retrieved 2025-01-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Addendum1"](https://www.ultimasports.co.uk/History/Addendum1). *Ultima Sports Ltd*. Retrieved 2025-01-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["The McLaren Connection"](https://www.ultimasports.co.uk/History/McLaren). *Ultima Sports Ltd*. Retrieved 2025-08-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** [Lost McLaren F1 Prototype Reborn… With Spare £1m V12!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2QqzJ4ik7M&t=6m8s) on [YouTube](/source/YouTube_video_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Ultima Mk3 3.0 315 PS specs, performance data"](https://fastestlaps.com/models/ultima-mk3-3-0). *FastestLaps.com*. Retrieved 2025-04-13.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Ultima Mk3 3.0 303 PS specs, performance data"](https://fastestlaps.com/models/ultima-mk3-3-0-303-ps). *FastestLaps.com*. Retrieved 2025-04-13.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Ultima Mk3 5.7 specs, performance data"](https://fastestlaps.com/models/ultima-mk3-5-7). *FastestLaps.com*. Retrieved 2025-04-13.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Ultima Mk3 6.2 specs, performance data"](https://fastestlaps.com/models/ultima-mk3-6-2). *FastestLaps.com*. Retrieved 2025-04-13.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["Ultima Mk3 RS specs, performance data"](https://fastestlaps.com/models/ultima-mk3-rs). *FastestLaps.com*. Retrieved 2025-04-13.

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