I'm please to say that I am the the proud owner of that first GTR produced in 98/99 featured in this video footage from 2:31 to 2:46! And whilst my GTR does not include any of the creature comforts on the EVO or the RS models, it can still achieve 0-60mph in under 3s! This is a good overview of Ultima, though its a shame they didn't cover the McLaren F1 era and to be brutally honest, all of the Ultima models have 'had' to evolve with the times in an effort to ensure that Ultima Sports Ltd retain their position and credibility within the 'very' best of the kit car industry and of course to meet the latest ever moving automotive legislation world wide. Long may they continue.

@quadrigacars2776

3 жыл бұрын

I did not know that Trevor

@shoobidyboop8634

2 жыл бұрын

I'll give you $50 for it.

@shanks0307

Жыл бұрын

Do they come with the engines? I was thinking of ordering a kit but im stuck between the ultima RS or the factory five gen 3 type 65 coupe-R but i have no idea which one would be easier to source parts like the engine trans and other little parts i may need for the build.

@trevorwillardracing6222

Жыл бұрын

@@shanks0307 You can choose your own engine and transmission options either from Ultima or source them yourself. Ultima can supply the car in kit form to your own specifications (everything you need for the build including engine and transmission) or can build one for you at additional cost of course. The easiest option is to use the factory options for everything, then you won't need to source anything, other than consumables for the build. However, there is now a wait list for both kits and built cars.

I emailed ultima, and they sent me a pricing sheet for the required parts as well as upgrades. If you get all the carbon fiber and digital displays and stuff, the LT kit ran about $120k and the LS kit ran about $100k. Also, you don’t have to source the stuff yourself. They include every single thing you would need except for electronic power steering.

@deanmcfaul2766

3 жыл бұрын

That pricing is for the 800 hp version not the 1200 hp your looking from 200 k plus

@andrew1019

3 жыл бұрын

@@deanmcfaul2766 yeah, you’re correct. The quote they sent me didn’t list a 1200 hp version-it just went to 800. I did see on their brochure that they supposedly have a 1200 though.

@jasonhill2896

3 жыл бұрын

@@deanmcfaul2766 800bhp LT5 tuned to 1,200 is £120k

@ferrarikingdom

2 жыл бұрын

Think you’re better off buying the ls version then sending it to a builder to handle more boost

@v1_rotate638

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonhill2896 😂😂 no it’s not. It’s like 30k

I have an Ultima RS powered by an LS7 coupled to an Albins ST6-M, must say on the road it will keep others looking. On the track most are looking at the tail lights. Loads fun to drive and build.

@TheAeroegg

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, I'm hoping to place an order in February. Is the Albins a standard or paddle shift transmission? Where are you located?

@bobscocca3952

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAeroegg The Albins is a sequential paddle shift but can be stick shifted manually thru cables. Mine is controlled thru Motec electronics throughout

@TheAeroegg

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobscocca3952 Your Ultima sounds impressive, the quickest shifting configuration I've heard of to date! Did you have to modify the chassis to accommodate the Albins? I'll bet you have a lot more enhancements, I'd love to see a KZread video tour of your Ultima.

@TheAeroegg

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobscocca3952 I contacted MME Motorsports and they are no longer making H pattern actuators "due to different company priorities."

@bobscocca3952

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAeroegg with the Albins ST6-m Sequential it is only up and down no H pattern. I control all shifting thru Motec Electronics( Throttle blip)

WOW!, it’s taken me 60 years to develop this interest in exotic cars and this kid has his own channel!👍👍👍

your work is eye opening , i've never heard before about kit cars and this segment in car industry thanx

Thanks for your effort. I love when young guys have passion for real,pure cars and dont get blinded from screens and other things, that are on trend in pur days.👍💪

I like the offset mirror because of the functionality. It tells me this is a genuine race car, not just a show stopper. If I could afford one of these, I would probably want cameras instead of mirrors though.

I remember seeing the Yellow Ultima on the cover of a kit car mag in the 90's. I think it was nearly a 100 grand back then without the drivetrain. I am so glad to see this company is still up and running and that you've spotlighted it here. I just subscribed. Keep up the good work, young sir.

@shoobidyboop8634

2 жыл бұрын

Wrong, back then it was about $100K with drivetrain. Ultima stockpiled a bunch of porsche transaxles and would sell them with the kit for a song.

Proud to see a lot of my photos in such a nice well rounded video, well done!

The asymmetry of the wing mirrors shows that they value function over form, which in my opinion for a vehicle of this type is the right option. If however I had $100,000 to spend on one, I’d get rid of the mirrors completely and have cameras instead.

@muttbone01

2 жыл бұрын

I believe on some (if not most) tracks require at least a driver-side mirror, reguardless if you have cameras or not. At least that is the case at some of the tracks I go to.

After your video on the K1 Attack this inevitably popped up on my recommendations, I can't believe it exists! Great stuff

@QuickshiftCars

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Aayyyy what informative video... thank you for making this !!

Brilliant presentation. Probably the best i have seen on youtube.

I helped do the bodywork on the first ultima sports(the yellow one).as a 16 yr old bodywork apprentice in 1995.the fibreglass moulding was terrible and I remember having to help cut the panel gaps in with an angle grinder.

I love the look of these things! I am starting a build later this year of a single centre seat rear engined death kart from a locost frame. I plan to build a body in very similar looks to one of these. I can't wait.

An Evo kit will set you back $70-74k depending on exchange rate and options. Figure about 30% more for the RS if you want all new new aero bits. When completed my Evo was ~150k, and I'd expect a similarly spec'd RS to be closer to 190k. There's a bit more in the history but you did a good job covering it.

@DriveDriverDriven

4 жыл бұрын

​@Mr.BigBoss7 I love the Porsche GT3 and RS and I've run against both on the track with the Ultima. My Evo had 695hp and weighed 2350lbs with half a tank of fuel. When coming on to the front straight of a given track with a GT3 in front of me, I could pass them like they had thrown out a parachute, and they were similarly out matched in the braking zones and corners. Most cars I could pass like this, but there were a few exceptions; a Senna, GT2RS, and a tuned 720 which would all make me fight for it. I would say the GT3 was a much more comfortable tourer, mostly for cabin noise, but the GT3RS rides much harder than the Ultima did. However, I would take either Porsche any day I had to sit in traffic, the pdk is an amazing gearbox.

@luigicosta4520

3 жыл бұрын

DriveDriverDriven thanks so much for your tale....very precious for who like me want to choose from regular supecars and the ultima... May i ask you one thing? The G-force in the majority of corners of the ultima i suppose that is better than a Porsche 991 gt3 cup...right?

@DriveDriverDriven

3 жыл бұрын

luigi costa On the same tire there is no contest between the gt3 cup and the Ultima, it’s not a very fair comparison. The Ultima is closer to a Daytona/Le Mans prototype in terms of power/weight and handling.

@luigicosta4520

3 жыл бұрын

DriveDriverDriven wow! Amazing! So i guess that in terms of lateral G-force the ultima is better than even a gt3 rsr...am i right? I ask you these things because i have understood that the ultima is much more a track car than a road legal car....even if you can use it on public roads....this is the opinion i have understood from many comments here of this video! So yes the 911 gt3 cup or rsr are 2 different classes of this car....but speaking of track cars i would know the difference in cornering....so i guess the ultima is better in long corners and not in a tight curve... Anyway thanks sooo much for your precious answers...too precious....not so many people have an ultima!

@luigicosta4520

3 жыл бұрын

DriveDriverDriven ah I forgot...the final price of your ultima evo was 150k $ right? Including assembly and painting or not? If you wanted to have the 1200 hp kit or more power buying directly from factory....how much more?

Thanks for making it clear with a red arrow in the thumbnail. I thought you were talking about the car behind this one 😁

And this is likely the next car to add to the stable to use on road and track if I can get someone to help me build it!!! Loved the GTR, but this new model is a step up!!! 🏎💨

Very well narrated and produced

Mannn this is a beautiful kit car from it started...I’m not done watching the video..But the version with the Chevy with a Porsche trans axle...that had to be an interesting car..nice vid as usual...

Great video! I'm looking forward to building one of these someday.

You can get exact pricing by emailing Ultima. An RS will cost around 100k£

@allensaunders449

4 жыл бұрын

Great car for the money

@pec1739

4 жыл бұрын

Yea man, that's a lot of car for the money

@lucasschofield8716

3 жыл бұрын

@Fbi OpenUp look around 7:40

@connoisseuroftigolbitts

3 жыл бұрын

Fbi OpenUp no

Young man, your presentation, voice, knowledge, delivery, editing........all spot-on. Wow. Fantastic work. I hit the sub button. Oh and cool kit car too.

@Qthefun

3 жыл бұрын

Dito

@joecalobeer6396

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Very well produced!!!

The Ultima RS & Evolution r my all time Favourite Super Car . Saw my 1st one in the Flesh in Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 in 2002 . Awesome 👌

Love those Ultima, the only kit car with the superlite than worth it, they both look good and perform very well on the track

I've loved these forever, an I think the new RS is the one I'd like the most, however, I like the previous gen's headlights, but I love the new tails.

Awesome. Thanks for the video.

I saw a GTR at a local car show,never seen anything so amazing that wasn't an actual race car,as it left the car show it was involved in a smash with another vehicle,absolutely nothing left of the body,just fragments of GRP everywhere.

As a future retiring guy ,I "m seriously thinking about taking the jump and build myself this beauty ,but for sure it will have real windows , a super efficient fire wall ,noise and heat reduction material ,all comfort goodies ,and full engine bay heat control as I will daily this dream car and take it on long road trips.

Wow best looking diy car! Thing is beautiful from fit and finish to performance.

Nice summary. The kit does vary wildly in price based on spec' and geographic location. Mine cost a few extra $ over $100k....

Wonder why your channel does not have more subscribers, you are a great presenter. Keep it up.

Yes please!!! I would get one with a mere 500 hp more than enough for the road for me.

I remember around 2013/2014-ish when Mercury Marine's Racing division showed off a 9.0 L Twin Turbo QC4v 1650HP engine at SEMA (I think it was SEMA). They basically took one of their offshore powerboat race engines and popped it into an Ultima. I am surprised that you didnt mention it.

You are really talented motorsport journalist 👍

Gorgeous !

Yep, I remember the GTR. Keen to put a four rotor in one.

The video of it is NICE!

man oh man oh man that is a beautiful beautiful car xxx

All this kit kar kontent is a gift

Gale Banks has a Turbo Max diesel motor that can mate up to an Allison Transaxle that can handle over 1000 hours w/ over 1000 ft lbs of torrent. I would love to see this set up fly!

THANK You MAN!!!!!

Now that's the CAR! BAM!

superb car, id love one.

The RS with the new LT6 engine from the c8 is actually my dream car

Beautiful car

Great info

Superlite SLC - is what I ended up with when I had set out to purchase the awesome Ultima.

@osamabinladen824

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@JimBrodie

3 жыл бұрын

@@osamabinladen824 a very similar Le Mans style kit car.

You should review the DDR Grullón GT8!! Finished with space frame around 2000 lbs or 820 kilos using a Corvette donor. Chassis and body under 20k. There was one at a Florida cars and coffee but I don't see many at all. It's my first choice for the price considering it's in a class with the GTM, SLC Ultralight, Ultima GTR. At half the price it would be worth even some headaches but I don't know if theres any.

Never understood why the Ultima wasn't more popular and well known back in the. It's like it didn't have enough buzz to on mainstream media. It was always a below the radar and if you knew you knew kind of car.

@shapshooter7769

Жыл бұрын

Because the likes of McLaren and Lamborghini have marketing teams that appeal to young teenage boys. The Ultima is unfortunately, a niche car. But for those in the know, it makes a proper bloke blush.

I believe a fully loaded kit is about 130-150k depending on carbon bits and so forth on your spec. But at that price, it is a steal!

@seanmurphy4465

3 жыл бұрын

Rotisserie ... in British pound or USD? I bet You’d spend around us$ 175,000 in 2021 for a full build top of the line. A good deal as it would blow away anything on the track. This far is interesting.... would love to build one!

@amazin7006

2 жыл бұрын

@@seanmurphy4465 Yep that's pretty much right on the dot. $165-175k USD including all fees for a fully loaded maxed out kit with the nicest aftermarket wheels and seats. What I'm wondering is how much is just the frame, body and interior, I have some engines and drive train components laying around that could use a project to put them in...

RS is a beauty

Love the videos man. I wanted to ask if you'd seen or considered covering the Superlite SLC?

@QuickshiftCars

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of people have been requesting it lately, so I just might!

@osamabinladen824

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuickshiftCars Which is better? Ultima or SLC?

The Ultima always reminds me of the Laser 917

@QuickshiftCars

4 жыл бұрын

Makes sense, they're both styled after racecars from a similar era

I had to laugh when I saw a motorcycle as the backdrop for a video on a sports car. :-)

I think this kit with a k20a2 and turbo would be the ultimate setup ;) Say 7 to 800 HP RWD

I absolutely love the kit car reviews! Just wanted to ask if you are planning to do one on the superlite slc. Awesome videos though! I definitely hope this channel grows

@QuickshiftCars

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm really glad you enjoy the videos! I have a long list of cars to cover, but I'll try to do the SLC at some point✌

@matthewdurkee5673

4 жыл бұрын

@@QuickshiftCars yes please do a SLC .

You are a great presenter. Enjoy how you speak.

Interesting. It will be interesting as some of the manufacturing/engineering capabilities become further distributed and crowdsourced in a sense the pricing will likely become more democratized.

@amazin7006

2 жыл бұрын

Like massdrop for car parts, that'd be interesting.

Hey can you cover the Rally Replica Evo200?

Looking sick for a kit car

Might just be my next HotRod

Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW Mercedes, and Audi all have history: but has any of them ever been banned from racing because they're where too fast? Can't get much more of a storied history than that.

Quickshift, you forgot to mention that McClaren Cars obtained 2 Ultima Mk3's from Lee Noble to use as test vehicles when designing their iconic F1. There is a YT about it out there.

Surprisingly expensive for a DIY kit car. But they do look gorgeous

The listed performance is for the LT5 crate engine (800 HP), not the tuned 1200 hp, but I’m not sure, they haven’t explicitly stated lt5 1200hp, just LT5

Can anyone compare the SLC vs the Ultima RS? It appears the Ultima RS is about 500 lbs lighter then the slc with the same exact drive train. Both are sick and look great but I’m a huge fan on ultra light things, weight savings is power.

I like the girls R3 in the back ground ....is that your Mrs bike :P

I’m currently watching a youtuber building and Ultima evo using a Lambo V10 engine and it already near its end of build.

What's with the bike in the back ground , is that a back drop ?

The Ultimate car!

It's growing on me.

@TrumpsEarBandage

3 жыл бұрын

Might want to get that checked out

A guy in Florida just pulled the cost of his kit with options came to 167,000. That makes any thing from Factory Five , the DIY for the average guy.

I would put my Honda H22 turbo tuned to 450hp. Light, reliable, rev limit 8000+ rpm

Could you do a video on the DDR Motorsport Grullón GT8?

@QuickshiftCars

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Trying to work out a trip to their garage sometime 👍

I’d have this over any Lambo, Ferrari or Porsche any day of the week.

@drrightwing4435

3 жыл бұрын

Drive one in summer day traffic and I guarantee you’ll change your mind

The also do a turn key version where they build it for you but it's about 250 grand. Just for the exterior carbon package it's 21 grand just for the parts witch includes the wing

@deanmcfaul2766

3 жыл бұрын

But if you get a turn key version its a 2 year waiting list be for they even start building it

The price of an M3 is a base, base, base strippy one for $70k. We all know that the M3 you actually want , and take home is around $95k which means realistically I personally expect this car to come in at $130k-ish with a engine and trans, and that might be a bit low. IF you can get this car completed and dialed-in with at least 500 HP for the price of a 911 (under $120k total), it's a score! Yes you can get a C8, but at about 1500 lbs lighter, this would be the deal for me.

There's a channel on KZread where the guy talks about the cost to build the RS and it ran him about $165k in 2020. So you'd say a minimum of $200k in 2024 for a high quality, no compromise build

Good read Kurt✅ I bet the guy looked hard when he saw you rocket pass at the drag strip😂 It’s fun doing that Motor racing is always way to expensive😩 not to mention the politics that go with it! Stay safe with the Virus 🦠 on the prowl Cheers Frank

Your idea of what constitutes "semi affordable" (a semi), and mine, are somewhat divergent I have to say. That said, it's a great looking car.

Make a video comparing DDR Motorsport vs Ultima.

I'd love to see a comparison between the Ultima RS, Aston Martin Valkyrie and the Gordon Murray T.50 on the road and track. All British and all focused on extreme driving pleasure.

@vazione5410

4 жыл бұрын

the T.50 is more like a super fast GT than track record breaking hypercar, i don't think it will compete with those two.

@grindsman22

4 жыл бұрын

@@vazione5410 Remember it's designed by Gordon Murray, it'll naturally be excellent around a track. I want to see how it compares with the other two, which are basically road legal racing cars.

@vazione5410

4 жыл бұрын

@@grindsman22 i understand that, what i'm saying is that: no way the t.50 could beat the Valkyrie in anything related to tracking/racing, but as a street car i bet it would blow the Valkyrie out of the water. both are epic cars that will be remembered in history for sure.

@grindsman22

4 жыл бұрын

​@@vazione5410 The two road legal racing cars have a massive power advantage so maybe they could all be timed around a twisty track that focuses on handling to give the T.50 a chance of keeping up. I'd really like to see how the Ultima RS would compete with the Aston around a track, how much more performance can an F1 designer provide to a similarly powered car.

@vazione5410

4 жыл бұрын

@@grindsman22 i think around a hypothetical track it would be something like: #1 Valkyrie 1:20 #2 Ultima Rs 1:22.5 #3 T.50 1:25. crazy time we live in to see these 3 being made.

That Porsche transmission must be eye watering in price. They aren’t exactly known for cheap parts like that.

Imagine a rotary motor being used in this application.

Gramps is like.. "WTF is that thing?!?" 7:30

Would make a sick him climb car..could see it tearing up pikes peak!!!

I'd like to put in a +1300hp twin-turbo voodoo engine in one of these

@seanmurphy4465

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I’m going to go for the 3000 HP 5x Turbo. 🚗🚗🚗 It’s not unveiled yet but I’ve got a $500 deposit ready. For some reason ultima has not replied to my email yet....

so basically if i build the good one i can badge it "Powered by Porschevrolet"?

Miss my 2012 Ultima GTR....savage weapon !!!!

You should put on a bumper sticker that says; MAY CONTAIN NUTS

Without Doubt the Best Car that Money 💰 🤑 💸 $$$ can purchase

Mirrors like a C8 Corvette!

My Fiancee` and I have two of these each. One with a Graziano transaxle, and a second with a PDK mated to the LT5. Autobionics can mate the LT engines to the PDK now. Pulverising Lambos, Ferraris, and Porsches.......hasn't been so easy

The Corolla finally has worthy competition

Awesome video! Anyone have any idea what the car in the background is at 1:36?

@morris2450

3 жыл бұрын

possibly a Marcos 3 litre

@usmansaeed7815

3 жыл бұрын

@@morris2450 Thank you!

Top of the line RS you looking at 180K+

Sorry I'm so late to the vid but i have questions Is there bodykits for bikes

@QuickshiftCars

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say bodykits, but there are definitely race fairings and similar stuff for bikes.

@sentient_onion

4 жыл бұрын

@@QuickshiftCars ky thanks man great vids🥰

Thats a sign of a fast car "um sir you cannot drive that thing here....its too fast" "but it's a f*cking race track ?"

This is a real drivers car for the main fact it's only available with the manual gearbox pure connectivity to the road and machine