Ultima RS is your Le Mans-inspired, 1,200 HP speed demon

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And yes, it’s road legal

We live in a world where there are more supercar alternatives to choose from than ever before, yet the wealthy supercar customer is offered once again with another option. Meet the Ultima RS.

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UK-based Ultima has taken the wraps off the RS, a V8-powered hypercar that shares its design cues with the Le Mans Group C racers. Speaking of the engine, that’s a Chevy V8 LT crate motor right there, offered in different outputs.

[Photo:98839] Power ranges from 480 hp, to 650 hp, and 800 hp for the LT5 supercharged powerplant. However, customers can specify a power output of 1,200 hp extracted from the same LT5 unit. Ultima claims the RS is good for a top speed of 250+ mph (400+ km/h) in its most agressive version, which can also clear the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) interval in just 2.3 seconds.

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The engine is mated to a Porsche-sourced six-speed transaxle manual gearbox – yes, a manual, and Ultima says it will not offer an automatic transmission since “the Ultima RS is a real driver’s car.” Fair enough.

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A lot of design effort went into maximizing downforce and aero capabilities. This is pretty much obvious by simply looking at the RS’ body kit, which includes the likes of a front splitter, front bumper winglets, quad wheel arch vents, vortex generators, NACA ducts, rear diffuser and massive side air scoops. These are all made of carbon fiber.

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Equally important, stopping power comes from a brake setup that mixes 6-piston calipers that bite into 362mm grooved discs. As a result, the Ultima RS can draw to a complete halt from 100 mph (160 km/h) in just 3.3 seconds.

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You’ll get the chance to see the Ultima RS in the metal at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed between July 4 and July 7.