Great cars, love how this car is much less than expensive marques , The Ultima GTR proves that you do not need all that gizmo crap Inna car , broke records using manual gearbox.
The way the Ultima smashed the Top Gear lap record without even needing The Stig (who had an enormous advantage on that track having driven round it so many times!) showed just how much quicker it was compared to the most exotic cars ever made.
I'm shocked TopGear and GT has not done more on the history of Ultima and Noble. Great documentary, I always rated the Ultima in the old racing games but I didn't know it's history and connection with Noble.
Fun fact. The Kawasaki Green CanAm featured is mine. I sent Ultima a picture and said "I want it in this colour." The said "NO." Over and over. Finally they did what I asked and it was such a hit, they offered it to everyone.
I love the way that Ultima has ALWAYS had absolutely staggering performance. The earlier 90s cars are STILL shockingly quick compared to modern machinery and they just kept getting quicker and quicker! Love it! Truly incredible car!
I have never forgotten the Ultima owners staying at a chateau near to the actual race circuit for the Le Mans 24 hour race. The sound those cars made driving back to the chateau from miles away was truly awesome - you could hear them coming. It was like the circuit was coming to the chateau!
Really enjoyed the early race footage and still remember Ted taking me for a spin in the demonstration car. Not just a truly amazing driver, but also a gentleman. It is a pleasure dealing with the entire team at Ultima and I wish you all continued success
I was also lucky enough to be taken for a ride by Ted in both the 640 and the 720 just after the 720 set the record. A true gentleman, but due to life throwing a couple of curveballs my way, Im still desperately trying to be lucky enough to own an Ultima myself sometime in the future
I enjoyed that - so glad they included lee noble as they wouldn’t of had a car to buy if it wasn’t for lee in the early days. The family have done incredible in constantly striving for perfection. Well done too all involved ultima from its foundation beginnings through to the amazing RS
Your father took me out in a red Ultima Mk 3 with Porsche running gear and the Chevy engine. This was in kit form. Your father was such a gent . I travelled up to the workshop and was just blown away with afternoon. Brilliant memories
True engineering is humble in approach and ground breaking in conviction, ultima is the perfect example of True engineering. Hopefully one day I can build one 🙏
As far as I first knew first about ultima, the first ultima I came across was the gtr in forza horizon 3. Yet it he kinda became my favorite car until the ultima RS really caught my attention and until now ultima is my favorite car
Excellent video y'all. Been a fan for decades now, my pocket isn't haha. Absolutely enamored with the new RS, those that snagged the last of the LT5's really got their hands on something special.
....when I was lil kid, since I saw the Ultima for the first time, I totally fallen in love with it's direct focus in it's raw purpose and always took Ultima as measure to any other sport cars for comparison of how another machine complies with purest principles of ultimative driving....the Ultima story is one of the most exciting ones of automotive history....many other manufacturers lost their pedigree and original path being trapt in marketing trends getting degenerated into posh boutiques selling the brand itself instead of keeping unique identity and building flawless cars...What makes Ultima so different? You just look at it and you feel the respect to what it is...you fire it up and your palms get weaty...you drive it shivering with adrenalin....The best is...it's reachable by successful people from top of middle class....you don't need to be billionare to buy and run it...
Great video , Glad to see it's getting the respect it deserved , I wonder why Top Gear did not invite them down , probably the so called big boys would moan. When you see costs of some Ferrari's ,Porsche , Lamborghini and this car much less much more fun as well. Porsche get the nod as best track/road cars according to the press , which is bollocks as Ultima is the best. And I like the fact that it's not built to be locked in a Garage.
I champion this car in every thread I find, it's an incredible British engineering achievement. You need to take the RS back to the top Gear track and get your butts back to Germany to set that lap record
*_I drive a Maserati GT... when it grows up it wants to be a Ultima GTR..._* Been watching and wanting a GTR of my own. It is as close to Street Legal LM Prototype or Can Am you can find today. It's body style is timeless as is Le Mans. Imagine driving to track, changing tires, racing, when done, street tires back on, and drive it home. GTR is no Trailer Queen, it's designed to be a Daily Driver. The GTR in this Video is impeccable. It was hand built and every detail is the best of the best. No compromises means never having to live with anything less than perfect. *_SBC Engines are also timeless... the sounds never grow old._*
Absolutely amazing. I’ve been dreaming of this car since 2008 when I stumbled upon it by accident while browsing kit cars online. Time to start saving.
I sure would love to hear the story of how an early Ultima ended up in British Columbia, Canada. many years ago I saw one at a gas station in Osoyoos, got talking to the guy who told me he was from Alberta, he paid $ 20.000 for the car from a guy on Vancouver Island, was planning on track racing it and mentioned the cars connection to McLaren, I remember it had the door hinges on the exterior of the car verses the newer hidden type. hell of a car!
Quite apart from all the Top Gear nonsense,I have,more than once,asked people like Harry Metcalf(Harrys Garage) & others why they hav,nt driven the Ultima?Ihave yet to receive a reply! The new RS looks utterly sensational. As someone else has mentioned,even the pre GTR cars are still quicker than most things;keep it up guys!!
One of my favorite Ultima's was the Car with the 750hp Mercury Marine Auto Engine . Quad Cam , 32 valves of N/A Orchestra . A melody of Awesomeness . ❤ the 1200hp supercharged LT5 . Don't think it's a LS.. maybe it is . The engine l would like in one is a 441cu inch Gen 3 Hemi with the Whipple Drag Blower . And Livernois Hemi Heads from them They flow 403 cfm on the Flow Bench . Currently the best flowing Gen 3 Hemi Heads . Just ❤ the Ultima . Awesome
Can the style of the front end and rear tail lights of the RS be put on an Evo? (Love the documentary, I've been following you guys since the Top Gear record was broken. It made me see Ultima and 1 other kit car as this unbeatable Ace when in the hands of the right driver👍🏽)
There has been a bmw v12 swap before, bmw v10, audi v8's, audi v10's if you have the time and money most things can be fitted to the ultima. Although i would think the LT5 would smoke all of them in performance by a huge margin although the sound of a v10 or v12 would be great also even if it was a bit slower :)
@@ATomRileyA They're not the same F1 V12 though - it's probably salvaged from an M6 series vehicle. The tech might be the same but only one is tuned for actual performance.
I really wanted an Ultima back in the days of the GTR. I never had the space, tools or money to build one though. I was actively campaigning for it to go on Top Gear, and we all thought the BBC wouldn't let it on for fear of annoying the other manufacturers who they rely on for material. I have a Porsche 911 997 now, I'd still LIKE to build an Ultima, and I even have a garage now! But, I don't really have a grasp of how long it would take or how much it would cost.
I will create a new engine for Ultima cars, I like the old school of automotive engineering, and I see this man has a true passion for these cars, and this is the best car in the world but I will make it even better, expect new records from Ultima.
I don’t expect a response and I’m not even a current customer of Ultima. But I want to know if I can put a LS7 into an Ultima RS. I want naturally aspirated, dry sump, and a powerful engine that doesn’t need forced induction(all to minimize weight, lower the center of gravity, and create a more predictable powerband. I.E. the lingenfelter eliminator spec R V8 engine. Is this possible? Or must I stick with an LT direct fuel injection engine. Thank you anyone for any information. And I hope Ultima, that you continue building sick ass cars.
Yes. There's a few folks using the LS7. Most use the LS series engines. However, the powerplant is completely up to you. The farther you stray, though, the harder the build. I've seen them now with a 2JZ, as well as an Audi/Lamborghini V10.
Plenty of electric LMP cars out there - that or partner up with the likes of Rimac or Porsche for the powertrain unit. It's not like they don't have motorsport connections for electric powertrain already.
I like how the chevrolet V8 that has become commonplace in an ultima started because of a friendly eff you 😂😂 things like that make automotive history so interesting especially the people enza made mad XD
I always thought the older ultimas were a bit out dated that rs modal is more like it visually more pleasing i still cant afford it lolol but can dream
Glad to be an owner/builder of such an awesome car! This history is a huge part of why I chose to build one.
I agree Gabe
Where's a new update on the car actually? Feels like it's been a while since completion...
Great cars, love how this car is much less than expensive marques , The Ultima GTR proves that you do not need all that gizmo crap Inna car , broke records using manual gearbox.
You certainly did build one.
How about producing some more content?
This story is worthy of a straight up movie.
The way the Ultima smashed the Top Gear lap record without even needing The Stig (who had an enormous advantage on that track having driven round it so many times!) showed just how much quicker it was compared to the most exotic cars ever made.
I'm shocked TopGear and GT has not done more on the history of Ultima and Noble. Great documentary, I always rated the Ultima in the old racing games but I didn't know it's history and connection with Noble.
@@wesleymyers3828 They also have a history with McLaren. Their chassis was used as a test mule for the F1's powertrain.
@@shapshooter7769 and the new Gordon Murray car
Fun fact. The Kawasaki Green CanAm featured is mine. I sent Ultima a picture and said "I want it in this colour." The said "NO." Over and over. Finally they did what I asked and it was such a hit, they offered it to everyone.
I love the way that Ultima has ALWAYS had absolutely staggering performance. The earlier 90s cars are STILL shockingly quick compared to modern machinery and they just kept getting quicker and quicker! Love it! Truly incredible car!
Look at all those awesome Chevrolet crate engines! Great job continuing to develop the Ultima platform over all these years!
Love the video Richard. I will never forget the opportunity you gave me and thank you for my wonderful car….
I'd say take my money, but you already have it. Can't wait for mine to arrive! Now I have something to watch while I wait. Great video.
Brilliant!!!
I have never forgotten the Ultima owners staying at a chateau near to the actual race circuit for the Le Mans 24 hour race. The sound those cars made driving back to the chateau from miles away was truly awesome - you could hear them coming. It was like the circuit was coming to the chateau!
Still in grad school but the EVO/GTR has been a dream car for a long time. Hopefully it's still on sale in a decade when I can actually afford one. 😸
Masterpiece Production
Now THATS quality
All that old footage brings back memories, very enjoyable watch!
Brilliant, 1999 was my first Targa Tasmania, this car really stood out.
Really enjoyed the early race footage and still remember Ted taking me for a spin in the demonstration car. Not just a truly amazing driver, but also a gentleman. It is a pleasure dealing with the entire team at Ultima and I wish you all continued success
I was also lucky enough to be taken for a ride by Ted in both the 640 and the 720 just after the 720 set the record. A true gentleman, but due to life throwing a couple of curveballs my way, Im still desperately trying to be lucky enough to own an Ultima myself sometime in the future
@@andyg9991 sir ,you surely will
Wow ci voleva un documentario cosi, la storia di questa fantastica auto, il mio sogno. Un saluto dall' Italia.
I enjoyed that - so glad they included lee noble as they wouldn’t of had a car to buy if it wasn’t for lee in the early days.
The family have done incredible in constantly striving for perfection.
Well done too all involved ultima from its foundation beginnings through to the amazing RS
Great to see the old racing footage.
Looking forward to seeing what Ultima do next.... 😀
An (electric) SUV naturally 😂👍
I used to love watching bob light in his black ultima at castle Combe in the late 90’s
Your father took me out in a red Ultima Mk 3 with Porsche running gear and the Chevy engine. This was in kit form. Your father was such a gent . I travelled up to the workshop and was just blown away with afternoon. Brilliant memories
Knew of the Ultima, but to know the evolution history in the pursuit of perfection and awesome outright performance I am deeply impressed!
If I had a financial freedom to afford this, it would be top on my most wanted cars list
True engineering is humble in approach and ground breaking in conviction, ultima is the perfect example of True engineering. Hopefully one day I can build one 🙏
Amazing, love this historical look at the best performance car on earth
👍 Good stuff . Big thanks to Ted for taking me out in your demo car back in the day I've never forgotten it
As far as I first knew first about ultima, the first ultima I came across was the gtr in forza horizon 3. Yet it he kinda became my favorite car until the ultima RS really caught my attention and until now ultima is my favorite car
I love this car and the history it has one day I buy one to drive here in Brazil.
Excellent video y'all. Been a fan for decades now, my pocket isn't haha. Absolutely enamored with the new RS, those that snagged the last of the LT5's really got their hands on something special.
Great documentary really shows there great history, would love them to get a chance to have another go at a ring record with the new car.
Caterham and Ultima are just the pinnacle
I want the gen 1 kit. Awesome throwback.
Man do I want one of these beast
Nicely done. Enjoyed that. Plenty of bits I've not seen before.
I've always wanted one of these. Nice to see the evolution of the brand.
I always have BMW V10 on my eBay watch list in case I need it lol
It's crazy done right ultima is only kit car which can hold resale value.
....when I was lil kid, since I saw the Ultima for the first time, I totally fallen in love with it's direct focus in it's raw purpose and always took Ultima as measure to any other sport cars for comparison of how another machine complies with purest principles of ultimative driving....the Ultima story is one of the most exciting ones of automotive history....many other manufacturers lost their pedigree and original path being trapt in marketing trends getting degenerated into posh boutiques selling the brand itself instead of keeping unique identity and building flawless cars...What makes Ultima so different? You just look at it and you feel the respect to what it is...you fire it up and your palms get weaty...you drive it shivering with adrenalin....The best is...it's reachable by successful people from top of middle class....you don't need to be billionare to buy and run it...
I will buy this car one day.
Great video , Glad to see it's getting the respect it deserved , I wonder why Top Gear did not invite them down , probably the so called big boys would moan. When you see costs of some Ferrari's ,Porsche , Lamborghini and this car much less much more fun as well. Porsche get the nod as best track/road cars according to the press , which is bollocks as Ultima is the best. And I like the fact that it's not built to be locked in a Garage.
Excellent video. I loved seeing the history and evolution of Ultima. The world records and stats are incredible.
I champion this car in every thread I find, it's an incredible British engineering achievement.
You need to take the RS back to the top Gear track and get your butts back to Germany to set that lap record
Hopefully the RS has a long production run. I'm currently in college, and I'd like to be able to build one early in my automotive career
You're halfway there...Law of Attraction!
'Father Ted' ... Love both their work.
Good film! (I’m here from Nigel)
*_I drive a Maserati GT... when it grows up it wants to be a Ultima GTR..._*
Been watching and wanting a GTR of my own. It is as close to Street Legal LM Prototype or Can Am you can find today. It's body style is timeless as is Le Mans. Imagine driving to track, changing tires, racing, when done, street tires back on, and drive it home. GTR is no Trailer Queen, it's designed to be a Daily Driver.
The GTR in this Video is impeccable. It was hand built and every detail is the best of the best. No compromises means never having to live with anything less than perfect.
*_SBC Engines are also timeless... the sounds never grow old._*
Thank you for sharing more
Love all your work, can't wait to get my hands on one!
needs to try the ring again
STILL waiting for TheRing Lap Time!
Absolutely amazing. I’ve been dreaming of this car since 2008 when I stumbled upon it by accident while browsing kit cars online. Time to start saving.
waw really good documentary! ive learnt alot. even more looking for to the detail job i have coming up on a rs now😊
A phenomenal achievement! Encore!
Great video 👍
Awesome
I sure would love to hear the story of how an early Ultima ended up in British Columbia, Canada. many years ago I saw one at a gas station in Osoyoos, got talking to the guy who told me he was from Alberta, he paid $ 20.000 for the car from a guy on Vancouver Island, was planning on track racing it and mentioned the cars connection to McLaren, I remember it had the door hinges on the exterior of the car verses the newer hidden type. hell of a car!
Quite apart from all the Top Gear nonsense,I have,more than once,asked people like Harry Metcalf(Harrys Garage) & others why they hav,nt driven the Ultima?Ihave yet to receive a reply! The new RS looks utterly sensational. As someone else has mentioned,even the pre GTR cars are still quicker than most things;keep it up guys!!
One of my favorite Ultima's was the Car with the 750hp Mercury Marine Auto Engine . Quad Cam , 32 valves of N/A Orchestra . A melody of Awesomeness .
❤ the 1200hp supercharged LT5 .
Don't think it's a LS.. maybe it is .
The engine l would like in one is a 441cu inch Gen 3 Hemi with the Whipple Drag Blower . And Livernois Hemi Heads from them They flow 403 cfm on the Flow Bench . Currently the best flowing Gen 3 Hemi Heads . Just ❤ the Ultima . Awesome
Great video. Hope to own one one day. I wonder if the new LT6 flat-plane crank engine will be available as a crate engine for the Ultima?
You'll have to build it in yourself - hopefully Chevrolet can help you with the adapters.
I needed to see this
Fantastic video and awesome cars , thanks for sharing 👍
Wow. Great educational documentary
Can the style of the front end and rear tail lights of the RS be put on an Evo?
(Love the documentary, I've been following you guys since the Top Gear record was broken. It made me see Ultima and 1 other kit car as this unbeatable Ace when in the hands of the right driver👍🏽)
Absolutely brilliant to watch 😁😁😁
This was epic!
What a unique accent he has! Amazing story.
30-70 1.8 seconds. Just consider that for a moment 🤯
will ultima enter LMH tho?
Fascinating that 2 ultima cars were used in the development of the McClaren F1. Perhaps someone has done a BMW V12 Swap on their Ultima?
unfortunately mclaren had both cars crushed afterwards which is real shame as they should have been in a museum
Look up Dan Dulac on youtube. He's installing a BMW V10 in his car. Brilliant video series. He's building an amazing car right in his garage.
@@chrishardwick712 Dan's build is actually using an Audi/Lamborghini V10.
There has been a bmw v12 swap before, bmw v10, audi v8's, audi v10's if you have the time and money most things can be fitted to the ultima.
Although i would think the LT5 would smoke all of them in performance by a huge margin although the sound of a v10 or v12 would be great also even if it was a bit slower :)
@@ATomRileyA They're not the same F1 V12 though - it's probably salvaged from an M6 series vehicle. The tech might be the same but only one is tuned for actual performance.
The look of the car is subjective, however the chassis is as a matter of fact, the best you can buy!
I really wanted an Ultima back in the days of the GTR. I never had the space, tools or money to build one though. I was actively campaigning for it to go on Top Gear, and we all thought the BBC wouldn't let it on for fear of annoying the other manufacturers who they rely on for material. I have a Porsche 911 997 now, I'd still LIKE to build an Ultima, and I even have a garage now! But, I don't really have a grasp of how long it would take or how much it would cost.
I will create a new engine for Ultima cars, I like the old school of automotive engineering, and I see this man has a true passion for these cars, and this is the best car in the world but I will make it even better, expect new records from Ultima.
It would be fun to work for this company. And super fun to own one or two of these
I don’t expect a response and I’m not even a current customer of Ultima. But I want to know if I can put a LS7 into an Ultima RS.
I want naturally aspirated, dry sump, and a powerful engine that doesn’t need forced induction(all to minimize weight, lower the center of gravity, and create a more predictable powerband. I.E. the lingenfelter eliminator spec R V8 engine.
Is this possible? Or must I stick with an LT direct fuel injection engine. Thank you anyone for any information. And I hope Ultima, that you continue building sick ass cars.
Yes. There's a few folks using the LS7. Most use the LS series engines. However, the powerplant is completely up to you. The farther you stray, though, the harder the build. I've seen them now with a 2JZ, as well as an Audi/Lamborghini V10.
the British have the Track Car down pat
30:06 it's Hammond .. was he on a TV show at that time or just filming the Ultima GTR?
The view count on this video went crazy
This would be a great car to invest in
GTR is sooo good looking...then very progressive EVO and now really the winning RS 💪
We got the first and only RS model in South Africa. White with black rims🎉
30:05 enter a 16-year-old Richard Hammond
The question we've got to ask is how is Ultima going to get on with hybrid or electric cars?!
yes the painful question.
Plenty of electric LMP cars out there - that or partner up with the likes of Rimac or Porsche for the powertrain unit. It's not like they don't have motorsport connections for electric powertrain already.
OMG is that a young Richard Hammond??!! He looks like a kid!😂
This car needs an RB26 at some point - it's the closest experience to a 787B that one can actually buy/build with money.
They have to take the record 0-100-0 again with new RS model
I like how the chevrolet V8 that has become commonplace in an ultima started because of a friendly eff you 😂😂 things like that make automotive history so interesting especially the people enza made mad XD
Look where they had to put the gear shifter due to steering wheel on wrong side of car
Thought they were building these with a motor cycle derived v8 these days?
That's Ariel with their Atom V8, basically a naked frame crotch rocket on four wheels.
I always thought the older ultimas were a bit out dated that rs modal is more like it visually more pleasing i still cant afford it lolol but can dream
I’ll take a 100k ultima than a 1 million fxx any day
Did i see richard hammond noice
Nicely made - but akure playing too many ads. This makes me stop watching it. Sad.