Ultima do it again!

[McLaren]

ULTIMA CROWNED TRIPLE 0-100mph-0 WORLD RECORD HOLDERS!

The Ultima Factory who are the current world record holders, have for the third consecutive year smashed the world record for sprinting to 100mph and back to zero again in the all conquering, multiple world record holding 200mph Ultima GTR supercar.

Driven by Ultima Director, Richard Marlow, the British built and designed Ultima GTR road car set a new world record time of a staggering 9.4 secs for the 0-100mph-0 sprint. The GTR scorched from 0-60mph in 2.6 secs, 0-100mph in 5.3 secs and braked to zero from 100mph in a mind blowing 3.6 secs, which are all in themselves road car world record times.

The Ultima GTR used for the successful record attempt was the factory’s standard production specification Ultima GTR640 demonstrator, which has recently been upgraded with a 720bhp Chevrolet V8 engine, and hence now known as the Ultima GTR720. The GTR720 was fully road legal, road tyred and equipped with a standard 5 speed G50 transmission and a standard production engine option from Ultima’s official OE engine suppliers American Speed. No traction control devices or ABS braking aids were used.

Richard Marlow commented, “ We always knew that the Ultima was more than capable of achieving performance figures of this caliber. There is no other supercar in history which can match the pace of the Ultima GTR in this discipline. Furthermore the GTR720 is available at a fraction of the price of all other supercars and is also fantastic to drive at more sedate road speeds with its road friendly engine. It is currently being used as my daily driver in all weather conditions. I expect with these latest officially verified world records for the Ultima GTR to retain its title for a long time into the future as the fastest accelerating and decelerating supercar of all time. Along with all of our other previous world records we have achieved over the past couple of years, this is a superb showcase to officially demonstrate to the world just what the Ultima is capable of achieving and we have gained unprecedented worldwide automotive recognition and respect for our marque in the process”.

Ted Marlow commented, “ Quite frankly the Ultima has opened up a new league of road car performance with these new independently verified figures. The Ultima GTR with its superior power to weight ratio is now over two seconds quicker from 0-100mph-0 than the £750,000 McLaren F1 LM, and over one and a half seconds quicker than the £450,000 Ferrari Enzo. What’s more the GTR720 performed these world beating statistics consistently and reliably time after time. The mind boggling 30-70mph time of just 1.8 seconds is further proof that the Ultima is so far ahead of any other car in terms of outright performance.

This new catalogue of Ultima world records was once again strictly conducted, overseen and verified by an official from “Datron Technology” who are acknowledged by the Guinness Book of Records and the motoring press as official timekeepers.. The use of their official Microsat GPS timing equipment which is based on incorruptible data provides irrefutable proof of the astonishing Ultima times. The Ultima GTR720 used for these records which is a company demonstrator was driven to and from the test venue.

Vid of the successful record attempt here - www.ultimacars.com/video/UltimaRecord2006.wmv

 

[Onikaze]

Go go Pushrods.

I love that "archaic" technology.

 

[JCE]

Negative: Ultima does it again indeed...it's still fugly. Why would you drive a car that's so ugly? That costs that much money? It just boggles the mind.

Positive: Hell yes it uses a Chevy V8, more power to them...pun intended.

 

[backspace]

Why would you drive a car that's so ugly?

0 to 100 back to 0 in 9.4 seconds.


And because the the closest competitor- the Enzo is slower and uglier.

If your worried about it's looks, your obviously not Ultima's target customer, because before you can point out to someone how ugly you think the car looks it will be out of sight.

 

[Rogue Ssv]

Its not ugly, its pretty hot!
Resembles a Koenigsegg in the back, and a LeMans racer in the front

 

[Dave A]

The GTR scorched from 0-60mph in 2.6 secs, 0-100mph in 5.3 secs and braked to zero from 100mph in a mind blowing 3.6 secs, which are all in themselves road car world record times.

That's bloody impressive, but the 0-60 isn't a record time, the Veyron's already done 0-60 in 2.5.

 

[McLaren]

That's bloody impressive, but the 0-60 isn't a record time, the Veyron's already done 0-60 in 2.5.

True, but it'll be a stinker for the Veryon to slow down from 100-0, and the article does focus on the 0-100-0.

I'm willing to bet if they fine tune it a little more, they could get a 2.5 or better.

 

[Keef]

I don;t think the veyron's time is official. If the Ultima's time went into Guiness, there had to have been a Guiness representative there to witness the event and to approve it. Since Guiness seems to be the official record directory, was the Ultima's "record" in the books? I doubt Bugatti had a Guiness guy standing there watching it.

EDIT: Okay, the Ultima record isan official Guiness record. The Veyron's numbers aren't.

 

[Raghavan]

Guiness is a beer...

 

[JCE]

0 to 100 back to 0 in 9.4 seconds.


And because the the closest competitor- the Enzo is slower and uglier.

If your worried about it's looks, your obviously not Ultima's target customer, because before you can point out to someone how ugly you think the car looks it will be out of sight.

So if there was a Yugo with 625bhp and went 0-60 in 2.6 seconds you would buy it right? Performance isn't everything about a car, if performance is all you care about built a steel frame and stuff an LS2 or W12 in it and be merry. Or would you drive a bright pink Ferrari F430 with Hello Kitty on the bonnet with the words "I like doilies" writen on the doors? I just don't get it I guess...fast or not ugly cars are still ugly no matter how much performance they have. That's the reason why I dislike the Enzo, ugliness doesn't have a price for me.

 

[Elegy]

Cars are meant to be DRIVEN. They're not good for anything else. Therefore, no matter how you spin it, performance comes out on top. I'd buy a car that performs like that over some prettied-up garage queen anyday.

The one thing is, though, a lot of high-performance cars tend to BE sleek and attractive, as those are the shapes that promote good aero stats.

 

[JCE]

Cars are meant to be DRIVEN. They're not good for anything else. Therefore, no matter how you spin it, performance comes out on top. I'd buy a car that performs like that over some prettied-up garage queen anyday.

Do you haul passengers? Have a family? Take your dog to the vet? Go shopping? Take long trips? Like not having luxuries like climate control? Care if you sit on a wooden chair instead of a comfortable seat while driving? You'll find that performance is not everything to a car. If you feel it is then like I said, build a tubular steel frame and stick some wheels and a drivetrain along with a metal seating surface and a steering wheel. Oh and what about the way you dress? Wear your hair? What kind of shoes you wear? Do you brush your teeth? If you don't care how something looks but cares how it performs then I also suggest you quit grooming yourself and stop wearing anything but a little piece of leather covering your genitles and shave your head for more aerodynamics. You see, my point is quite valid. What's the point of something if it only does one thing? Cars like the Audi RS4 does everything--it's fast as hell, looks fantastic, can haul people and items comfortably, and is quite comfortable inside with one of the best climate controled cabins I've ever been in. 👍

 

[fangorn_forest]

So if there was a Yugo with 625bhp and went 0-60 in 2.6 seconds you would buy it right? Performance isn't everything about a car, if performance is all you care about built a steel frame and stuff an LS2 or W12 in it and be merry. Or would you drive a bright pink Ferrari F430 with Hello Kitty on the bonnet with the words "I like doilies" writen on the doors? I just don't get it I guess...fast or not ugly cars are still ugly no matter how much performance they have. That's the reason why I dislike the Enzo, ugliness doesn't have a price for me.

Not everybody thinks it's ugly. Ever thought of that?💡 Also, everyone is entitled to there opinions, so stop bashing the guy.

 

[JCE]

Not everybody thinks it's ugly. Ever thought of that?💡 Also, everyone is entitled to there opinions, so stop bashing the guy.

I'm not bashing the guy. I'm running a debate--that's what message boards are for.

If I was bashing the guy(s) I would be throwing personal insults.

 

[Elegy]

Do you haul passengers? Have a family? Take your dog to the vet? Go shopping? Take long trips? Like not having luxuries like climate control? Care if you sit on a wooden chair instead of a comfortable seat while driving? You'll find that performance is not everything to a car. If you feel it is then like I said, build a tubular steel frame and stick some wheels and a drivetrain along with a metal seating surface and a steering wheel. Oh and what about the way you dress? Wear your hair? What kind of shoes you wear? Do you brush your teeth? If you don't care how something looks but cares how it performs then I also suggest you quit grooming yourself and stop wearing anything but a little piece of leather covering your genitles and shave your head for more aerodynamics. You see, my point is quite valid. What's the point of something if it only does one thing? Cars like the Audi RS4 does everything--it's fast as hell, looks fantastic, can haul people and items comfortably, and is quite comfortable inside with one of the best climate controled cabins I've ever been in. 👍

You seem to think that all of those activities are somehow completely different, when in reality they all involve the same thing. DRIVING. You're DRIVING the car. It's the ONLY thing you can do with it. If the car doesn't DRIVE well, then it's not worth it.

Furthermore, you also seem to think "high performance" means the same thing across every type of car. It doesn't. A high performance passenger car needs to be able to transport people efficiently and quickly, and preferably comfortably. None of this necessarily means that it has to look good, though aerodynamic requirements tend to require a sleeker design that's naturally pleasing to the eye, as I said.

Now, for a sports car, everything not related to speed, agility, and safety ideally is deadweight. Which actually makes it more impressive when you have sports cars that retain a level of comfort, refinement, and attractiveness while still having excellent driving characteristics. But these things are, in the end, ANCILLARY for cars like this. This is why the Ariel Atom and Ultima GTR are such great track cars; they don't make compromises.

Lastly, a car like you mentioned, a raw frame, would be horribly ineffective. Wind resistance would be a bugbear, and you need something to block off all the incoming air. Total performance killer, actually.

 

[McLaren]

You seem to think that all of those activities are somehow completely different, when in reality they all involve the same thing. DRIVING. You're DRIVING the car. It's the ONLY thing you can do with it. If the car doesn't DRIVE well, then it's not worth it.

You said a car
"Cars are meant to be DRIVEN. They're not good for anything else. Therefore, no matter how you spin it, performance comes out on top. I'd buy a car that performs like that over some prettied-up garage queen anyday."

Thus, you'd give up the option to carry passengers, and the such. Well, I'll hate to see you on a grocery run.
Performance cars tend to drop these essential items in life.

A car is meant to be driven, yes, and carry passengers and luggage. However, performance cars tend to drop these in favor, of well, performance.

IMO, in this day and age, room comes as a top priority. The more room to hold people, and things, the more car is needed.

 

[Elegy]

You said a car
"Cars are meant to be DRIVEN. They're not good for anything else. Therefore, no matter how you spin it, performance comes out on top. I'd buy a car that performs like that over some prettied-up garage queen anyday."

Thus, you'd give up the option to carry passengers, and the such. Well, I'll hate to see you on a grocery run.
Performance cars tend to drop these essential items in life.

A car is meant to be driven, yes, and carry passengers and luggage. However, performance cars tend to drop these in favor, of well, performance.

IMO, in this day and age, room comes as a top priority. The more room to hold people, and things, the more car is needed.

Which is why there are different classes of cars that do different jobs. A sports car generally has little or no use in any capacity other than driving really fast. With a passenger car, you don't need extreme speed, but you should still be quick enough to get to where you're going in a hurry if need be, and driveable enough to dodge any unexpected dangers in your path.

Let's put it this way; would you buy a car that you knew was a lemon, but had the most gloriously attractive exterior and interior you'd ever seen in your life, with tons of room? Somehow, I doubt it.

 

[backspace]

So if there was a Yugo with 625bhp and went 0-60 in 2.6 seconds you would buy it right?

Actiually, If had enough extra money to buy a Yugo that looked stock and could do 0-60 in 2.6 I would have a lot of fun with it.

Performance isn't everything about a car,

I agree, but it's easy to tell that the main focus of this car is performance. Notice it doesn't have air conditioning, a radio, cup holders?

Sure, they probably could have spent more time making it "prettier" or more refined on the outside, but that would have likely changed the aerodynamics, made it more expensive to produce, and harder to assemble.
The shape of it actiually looks pretty practical, considering visibility (except for the non existant rear window) and aerodynamics.
I actiually like the look just because it is somewhat unique, but the bottom line is that Ultima would have never sacrificed performance for looks on this car.

There will never be a car that has it all, a 24 passenger 9.4 second 0-100-0 ultra luxury bullet proof hybrid flying hatchback sedan coupe, with the looks of a Bugatti Atlantic or whatever you find appealing. The GTR is on the extreme end of the performance spectrum, with no extras...not even good looks. (in your opinion)

 

[TheCracker]

That's bloody impressive, but the 0-60 isn't a record time, the Veyron's already done 0-60 in 2.5.

Yes, but it does that with traction control and 4wd. .1 of a second slower with out these is pretty impressive, especially at less than a tenth of the Veyrons cost. The Ultima beats the Veyron to 100 according to Autocar's independent Veyron test from this months issue

 

[Pebb]

Wow the kit car does it again, its funny how cheap the GTR is. And when it is funny, it really does mean it is out there to be a great bargin of a car.

 

[Dave A]

Yes, but it does that with traction control and 4wd. .1 of a second slower with out these is pretty impressive, especially at less than a tenth of the Veyrons cost. The Ultima beats the Veyron to 100 according to Autocar's independent Veyron test from this months issue

I agree completely, just pointing out that the article wasn't correct that the 0-60 was a record time.

 

[McLaren]

Wow the kit car does it again, its funny how cheap the GTR is. And when it is funny, it really does mean it is out there to be a great bargin of a car.

Bargain? It's at least a $130,000 here.

 

[Poverty]

Negative: Ultima does it again indeed...it's still fugly. Why would you drive a car that's so ugly? That costs that much money? It just boggles the mind.

Positive: Hell yes it uses a Chevy V8, more power to them...pun intended.

It costs less than a Z06

 

[Dave A]

Over here it does, in the US it doesn't.

 

[Sting]

Bargain? It's at least a $130,000 here.

Compared to the Veyron its a bargain.... however, I'm sick to death of everyone comparing a sportscar to that jumped up Volkswagen.

As for the people who said the GTR is ugly, fair enough, thats your opinion.... but when you look at it it's just like a smaller looking version of a Le Mans prototype racer. I personally think the looks are fine and would gladly own one.

 

[kikie]

It's even faster than the Ariel Atom (300 BPH version).

 

[Onikaze]

You can call the GTR720 ugly, but you have to admit that the Veyron and the Enzo look like ass too.

You want pretty, go find a McLaren (the real one, that SLR crap doesn't exist in my universe), or a 599 GTB.

This is a modern day Cobra, as little car as possible with as much engine as it can handle, and it's damn cool for it.

 

[Poverty]

a 599 pretty!! That car is a hate it or love it car, with many regarding it as a major sign of ferrari going downhill.

 

[Poverty]

Just found out the car was designed by Lee Noble and was a test mule for the macca F1.

 

[Dave A]

You can call the GTR720 ugly, but you have to admit that the Veyron and the Enzo look like ass too.

You want pretty, go find a McLaren (the real one, that SLR crap doesn't exist in my universe), or a 599 GTB.

This is a modern day Cobra, as little car as possible with as much engine as it can handle, and it's damn cool for it.

I dissagree, a modern day Cobra is not a mid engined car, TVR has been truely doing the modern day Cobra thing for over a decade. Also I think the Veyron is a good looking car, I don't like the looks of the Enzo though. But like has been pointed out, looks are subjective.