Ultima Spyder
Production Years: 1993-2002
The Ultima Spyder has been superseded by the Ultima Can-Am and is no longer
produced. Spare parts are available for this model.
Launched in 1993, the Ultima Spyder effectively opened many enthusiasts’ eyes to the idea that Ultima could offer a road car, where the existing Sports was often mistaken for being purely a track car. With its sleek styling, wrap around flyscreen and obvious performance potential, the Spyder was instrumental in propelling the company into the consciousness of supercar fans around the world.
| Chassis: | Full spaceframe using mainly 38mm x 1.5mm dia tube MIG welded. Panelled in 1.5mm NS4 alloy sheet. |
| Designed to accept engines up to 1000 bhp. | |
| Body: | Unstressed GRP with Isophalthalic high heat distortion resin. |
| Screen: | Wraparound wind deflector in Polycarbonate. |
| Suspension: | TIG welded double unequal length wishbones with choice of Urethane, Nylatron or Rose joints. LM25. |
| Alloy uprights. Fully adjustable coil spring dampers. | |
| Steering: | Alloy rack and pinion 2.4 turns lock to lock. |
| Brakes: | 12.7" curved vane, vented, cross drilled discs with alloy four pot callipers all round and separate mechanical handbrake mechanism. |
| Engine: | Chevrolet V8 5.7 litre H.O. 355bhp 405ft-lbs torque. |
| Gearbox: | Porsche G50/50 five speed transaxle with LSD. |
| Wheels: | 8" x 16" front, 12" x 17" rear Ultima 3 piece alloy rims. |
| 5 stud centres machined from billet alloy. | |
| Tyres: | 225/45/ZR16 front and 315/35/ZR17 rear. |
| Performance (Chevy HO): | 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds. Top speed 175mph. |
| Dimensions: | Length: 3880mm |
| Width: 1850mm | |
| Height: 1000mm | |
| Wheelbase: 2540mm | |
| Ground Clearance: 120mm | |
| Weight (Chevy V8): 900kg | |
| Power/weight ratio: 394bhp/T |
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British manufacturer of the sensational Le Mans inspired Ultima supercar, one of the quickest road going cars in the world...
Photography: EVO - Damian Hock, RS - Damian Hock/Flat-Out Media