2017 ULTIMA GTR

This Ultima GTR is a superb example of a thrilling driver’s car, which boasts a high specification and a truly scintillating experience from behind the wheel. It is powered by the venerable Chevrolet 7.0-litre LS7 engine producing a not inconsiderable 600bhp, which drives the rear wheels through a Porsche 911 Turbo clutch to its GT3-sourced six-speed transaxle. The odometer shows just 3,880 miles.

Ultima is renowned for building terrific chassis, which is partly the reasons its cars were used as test mules for the McLaren F1 powertrain, and with automotive designer Gordon Murray adapting another Ultima chassis to test the engine for his new T.50 supercar.

This particular car was originally built by renowned motorsport engineers with a background in club, GT and BTCC racing. Beyond the impressive powertrain specification outlined above, its build also incorporated nickel-plated rose-jointed suspension, AP Racing brakes, and twin fuel tanks with electric switchover.

First registered in March 2017, it has just one previous registered keeper, and the vendor acquired the car around two-and-a-half years ago. In October 2020, it was given a comprehensive overhaul at the Ultima Sports Ltd factory, including a brand new body.

Finished in bright red gel coat, the car is presented in genuinely excellent condition, and has remained unused in storage ever since the overhaul and re-body was completed. Externally, it presents superbly, and the rear carbon-fibre wing is joined by a carbon-fibre front splitter and high-mounted rear view door mirrors, lending an air of ‘endurance racer’ to this incredible sports car. Its lightweight 10-spoke alloy wheels are brand-new and pristine.

The interior is in superb order, and is trimmed in black cloth with red stitching. It also features a bespoke carbon-fibre centre console and dashboard binnacle, and the seats show little to no signs of wear to their material or Willans harnesses. The dashboard is simplicity itself, presenting nothing to the driver that might be superfluous to the driving experience. The side sills have some very slight scuffs to their exposed metalwork where entry and exit takes place; however, their carbon-fibre inlays are in very good order.

The last service was carried out by the Ultima factory in October 2020 when the aforementioned upgrade work was undertaken. As well as the new body, it was also fitted with brand-new and upgraded alloy wheels, new tyres, catalytic converters, and a new fuel pump.

The first MOT was carried out when the vehicle was at the factory on 20 October 2020 at 3,867 miles, with no advisories recorded. There are Pirelli P Zero tyres on all corners, which are as-new.

As a pure and unadulterated driving experience, almost nothing else can come close to the performance of the Ultima. While it may lack some luxurious fripperies, it certainly makes up for those with thrills by the bucketload. If you put excitement and driver enjoyment at the very top of your priorities in a sports car, then this Ultima GTR is where you will find it.

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Car Overview

  • 3,880 miles
  • manual
  • RHD
  • Red
  • Black
  • 7.0L V8


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  • Lot #02460
  • private Sale
  • Glossop, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

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