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« on: July 16, 2010, 11:42:26 PM » |
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I saw one of these at snetterton a few weeks ago, fantastic looking car in the flesh. one of these and and assetto corsa (track only) in my garage will do thankyou very much. what a decision to make on a sunday morning. Interesting fact about the ultima gtr720. http://www.pistonheads.com/ultima/default.asp?storyId=17015 |
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2010, 07:10:47 AM » |
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I take it you can get these either in kit form or ready built from the factory?
Im not that keen of the looks, but i bet the power would be awesome!
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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2010, 07:32:22 AM » |
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Yes the factory will build you a turnkey car, although most owners do buy them in kit form. McLaren used 2 Ultimas in the development of the F1 road car  |
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2010, 07:51:39 AM » |
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I really like the look of it, you can see the mclaren f1 relationship. Why top gear kept turning it down is beyond me, after all ultima are British. I am going to ckeck my bank account. Just cheked it Kia it is then  |
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2010, 08:50:55 AM » |
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One was on the roundabout at Le Mans a few years back. Tried a burn out and popped the driveshafts out. I still think it holds the record for 0 - 100 - 0 at 9.4 seconds. Awesome car http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuvBLWciOXs |
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2010, 09:37:48 AM » |
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Kev, the factory in Leicestershire is having a open day Sunday 8th August. Roadtrip?
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2010, 09:58:39 AM » |
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Kev, the factory in Leicestershire is having a open day Sunday 8th August. Roadtrip?
Thanks for the link Old boy, i am now watching all the related Ultima vids on youtube, check out the Corvette c5 v gtr at santa pod my god that car is so quick, the cockpit video of the gtr driving in wales is good to watch aswell. Andrew, Definately want to do that, can you get some details and post it on the forum, would be a really good Abarthisti meet. Do we get a test drive , Picture it, have you driven a performance car before sir, Just check the carpark mate that 500 is ours the one with the front splitter, oh i see sir , here are the keys then. Kev |
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« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2010, 10:04:52 AM » |
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Kev, the factory in Leicestershire is having a open day Sunday 8th August. Roadtrip?
Thanks for the link Old boy, i am now watching all the related Ultima vids on youtube, check out the Corvette c5 v gtr at santa pod my god that car is so quick, the cockpit video of the gtr driving in wales is good to watch aswell. Andrew, Definately want to do that, can you get some details and post it on the forum, would be a really good Abarthisti meet. Do we get a test drive , Picture it, have you driven a performance car before sir, Just check the carpark mate that 500 is ours the one with the front splitter, oh i see sir , here are the keys then. Kev What a car! Can just see the 500 and it on the drive. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2010, 06:52:28 PM » |
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It's fast but fugly.... sorry  |
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« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2010, 04:16:04 PM » |
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The GTR does look a bit ugly/odd in pics but in person (if theyve been properly built and painted or factory built) they are stunning! Nearly bought one in black about 10 yrs ago but the interior is a bit basic. They are due for a new bodyshape really as the GTR shapes been out a long time now, if they could get a really upto date body on it and fit some carpets they would sell a lot more. I will try and get down for the open day as ive been meaning to do it for years now haha! |
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« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2010, 05:01:49 PM » |
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Sure the one we saw at snetterton was factory built, it looked stunning in yellow and it had loads of carbon fire too , wish i had taken a picture of it now, must remember i have a camera on my phone |
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« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2010, 06:12:02 PM » |
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Saw one today - took photo and will download it later. |
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