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Ultima GTR 720:
Numbers:
0-60 in 2.6
0-100 in 5.9
0-100-0 in 9.4
1/4-mile in 9.9 sec @ 143 MPH
1.54 lateral G's on tires shipped with it and suspension at tallest setting (5 inches of ground clearance).
Highest recorded top speed to date: 231 MPH (Unknown 6th gear ratio)
Price new £65000 (some assembly required)
Engine Specifications
406 cubic inch carb'd Small-Block Chevrolet V8
720 HP @ 6700 RPM
630 ft-lbs of torque @ 4400 RPM
90% power under torque peak
90% power from HP peak to redline (7500 RPM)
Dry sump oiling
10.5:1 compression ratio
Most Recent Transmission Specifications
Porsche G50/20
1st: 3.818
2nd: 2.048
3rd: 1.407
4th: 1.118
5th: 0.928
6th: 0.775
Final Drive: 3.44
Chassis/Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Chassis: Full spaceframe using mainly 38mm x 1.5mm dia tube MIG welded. Panelled in 1.5mm NS4 alloy sheet
Wing: Double element track design in carbon fiber (adjustable clips)
Suspension: TIG welded double unequal length wishbones with nylatron joints. Alloy uprights in LM25. Fully adjustable coil spring dampers.
Steering: 2.4 turns lock to lock rack and pinion
Brakes: 12.5" curved vane vented disc brakes with four pot calipers and mechanical handbrake, fully adjustable front/rear bias.
Wheels: 9" x 18" front, 13.5" x 18" rear alloy three piece with 5 stud centres machined from billet alloy
Tires: 245/35/ZR18 front 335/30/ZR18 rear
Dimensions
Length: 157.5 inches
Width: 72.8 inches
Height: 42.3 inches
Wheelbase: 100.8 inches
Ground Clearance: 5 inches, adjustable down to 2.5 inches
Weight (Iron Chevy V8): 2182 pounds
Lots to read there. Well, I have much less to provide for the Caparo T1 since it is a VERY new car. Check out these stats:
Caparo T1:
Engine
V8
Location Mid, longitudinal
Displacement 3499cc
Bore x stroke 93 x 64.3mm
Cylinder block Aluminium alloy, dry sumped
Cylinder head Aluminium alloy, dohc per bank, four valves per cylinder
Fuel and ignition Electronic engine management, multipoint fuel injection
Max power 610bhp @ 10,500rpm
Max torque 310lb ft @ 9000rpm
Transmission Six-speed sequential gearbox, rear-wheel drive, limited-slip differential, traction control
Front suspension Double wishbones, coil springs, adjustable dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Double wishbones, coil springs, adjustable dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes Ventilated floating discs, 355mm front and rear(ceramics optional)
Wheels 10 x 18in front, 11 x 19in rear, aluminium alloy
Tyres 255/35 R18 front, 295/35 R19 rear, Michelin Pilot Sport
Weight (kerb) 672kg
Power-to-weight 922bhp/ton
0-62mph 2.5sec (claimed)
Top speed 205mph (claimed – with low downforce set-up)
Basic price c£225,500
As tested by EVO magazine:
(Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires)
0-30 2.2
0-40 2.8
0-50 3.4
0-60 3.8
0-70 4.3
0-80 4.9
0-90 5.6
0-100 6.2
0-110 7.0
0-120 7.8
0-130 8.9
0-140 10.1
0-150 11.6
0-160 13.3
0-170 16.1
0-180 20.1
1/4 MILE (sec) 10.9 sec @ 147 mph
0-100-0 11.3
Here's some pics:
Ultima:
Caparo:
Numbers:
0-60 in 2.6
0-100 in 5.9
0-100-0 in 9.4
1/4-mile in 9.9 sec @ 143 MPH
1.54 lateral G's on tires shipped with it and suspension at tallest setting (5 inches of ground clearance).
Highest recorded top speed to date: 231 MPH (Unknown 6th gear ratio)
Price new £65000 (some assembly required)
Engine Specifications
406 cubic inch carb'd Small-Block Chevrolet V8
720 HP @ 6700 RPM
630 ft-lbs of torque @ 4400 RPM
90% power under torque peak
90% power from HP peak to redline (7500 RPM)
Dry sump oiling
10.5:1 compression ratio
Most Recent Transmission Specifications
Porsche G50/20
1st: 3.818
2nd: 2.048
3rd: 1.407
4th: 1.118
5th: 0.928
6th: 0.775
Final Drive: 3.44
Chassis/Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Chassis: Full spaceframe using mainly 38mm x 1.5mm dia tube MIG welded. Panelled in 1.5mm NS4 alloy sheet
Wing: Double element track design in carbon fiber (adjustable clips)
Suspension: TIG welded double unequal length wishbones with nylatron joints. Alloy uprights in LM25. Fully adjustable coil spring dampers.
Steering: 2.4 turns lock to lock rack and pinion
Brakes: 12.5" curved vane vented disc brakes with four pot calipers and mechanical handbrake, fully adjustable front/rear bias.
Wheels: 9" x 18" front, 13.5" x 18" rear alloy three piece with 5 stud centres machined from billet alloy
Tires: 245/35/ZR18 front 335/30/ZR18 rear
Dimensions
Length: 157.5 inches
Width: 72.8 inches
Height: 42.3 inches
Wheelbase: 100.8 inches
Ground Clearance: 5 inches, adjustable down to 2.5 inches
Weight (Iron Chevy V8): 2182 pounds
Lots to read there. Well, I have much less to provide for the Caparo T1 since it is a VERY new car. Check out these stats:
Caparo T1:
Engine
V8
Location Mid, longitudinal
Displacement 3499cc
Bore x stroke 93 x 64.3mm
Cylinder block Aluminium alloy, dry sumped
Cylinder head Aluminium alloy, dohc per bank, four valves per cylinder
Fuel and ignition Electronic engine management, multipoint fuel injection
Max power 610bhp @ 10,500rpm
Max torque 310lb ft @ 9000rpm
Transmission Six-speed sequential gearbox, rear-wheel drive, limited-slip differential, traction control
Front suspension Double wishbones, coil springs, adjustable dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Double wishbones, coil springs, adjustable dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes Ventilated floating discs, 355mm front and rear(ceramics optional)
Wheels 10 x 18in front, 11 x 19in rear, aluminium alloy
Tyres 255/35 R18 front, 295/35 R19 rear, Michelin Pilot Sport
Weight (kerb) 672kg
Power-to-weight 922bhp/ton
0-62mph 2.5sec (claimed)
Top speed 205mph (claimed – with low downforce set-up)
Basic price c£225,500
As tested by EVO magazine:
(Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires)
0-30 2.2
0-40 2.8
0-50 3.4
0-60 3.8
0-70 4.3
0-80 4.9
0-90 5.6
0-100 6.2
0-110 7.0
0-120 7.8
0-130 8.9
0-140 10.1
0-150 11.6
0-160 13.3
0-170 16.1
0-180 20.1
1/4 MILE (sec) 10.9 sec @ 147 mph
0-100-0 11.3
Here's some pics:
Ultima:
Caparo:
