Ultima GT kit car around Top Gear Track!

[scheides]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdAz2sbUm3E

1:12.8, beats koensegg CCX by FIVE SECONDS

I've looked through this catalog many many times....although I'd do a 4G63 in it, obviously..... :P

http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/usa/

[polishmafia]

1:12.8, beats koensegg CCX by FIVE SECONDS

Damn!! I have to wait until I get home to watch the video. Thats friggen impressive.

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

That thing is nuts! And yeah, I'd throw a 4g63 in it too.

[Shotgun!]

The video is like homevideo but is so much better than Top Gear...

"Come on Stig, Stigy Stig Stig." -Clarkson

[4g63tcrazy]

What is the powerplant in this bad boy?

[scheides]

Small block chevy, they recommend some crazy 500-600hp crate motors that are like $12k.


Seriously, check out the pricelist, it is very detailed:
http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/usa/prices.html

STAGE 1


LHD MIG welded round and square tube spaceframe chassis,
Fully bracketed to accept Chevrolet V8 engine with
Porsche transaxle, steering, fuel tanks, seat belts, pedals, radiator,
handbrake, gear linkage and brake servo mountings.
All powder coated in black satin finish.


$5162.00

[scheides]

$32k for all of the parts for the basic car, less engine and transmission. Free shipping on orders over $41k! :)

You can buy these fully assembled (rolling chassis)for $89k, just add your motor and tranny and race!

[scheides]

http://www.amerspeed.com/scgi-bin/showultimaengines.cgi

Correction, the cheapest motor is 300hp @ $7500

The most expensive one is 800hp @ $32,000 (!!!!!!)
The Ultimate Smallblock Chevy Engine, 800 hp @6800 rpm, 650 ft. lbs. torque @4800 rpm, PBM aluminum block, dry sump, 15 deg. CFE aluminum cyl. heads, 12.5 comp., Pro Systems Track 1 carburetor

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

Good god...Those motors are crazy expensive! I'd cut out the v8 mounts and build a 4g63, slap a built fwd tranny on it, and throw that in there instead.

[b00stcreep21]

I've actually seen one of these in person driving around Blaine before. It's deffinatley interesting looking. Kinda goofy, but interesting. I'm a fan