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Yours isn't better than my choice! But so that you don't have to take my word for it here's a few quotes and pictures to check out: "Zero to 60 mph flashes by in 3.3 seconds... and that's quicker than any current production car we've tested." Larry Webster Car and Driver Magazine (USA) April 2000 "The drive is certainly firm, and yes, we did drive the car on smooth California roads. But even when we could see a nasty patch of road ahead and braced ourselves for some kidney upset, the unpleasantness never came." Larry Webster Car and Driver Magazine (USA) April 2000 "For kicks we took a few laps on a racetrack and couldn't believe how confident the Ultima GTR made us feel. It is simply a well- engineered and well-built car. In every corner, straight, and braking area, our test car was rock solid, with absolutely no twitchiness despite our prodigious speeds. We could gush on forever, but the bottom line is we'd sacrifice plenty for a day of track time in the GTR" Larry Webster Car and Driver Magazine (USA) April 2000 "As of this writing, its been two months since we drove it, and we're still smiling." Larry Webster Car and Driver Magazine (USA) April 2000 "The GTR was the chassis the McLaren group used to prove the components for the F1. There isn't much better endorsement than that." Peter Brock Sports Car International Magazine (USA) April/May 2000 "In truth you've never experienced performance until you've experienced the Ultima." Ian Hyne KCSI Magazine September 1999 "When McLaren wanted to try out the engine and suspension of the F1 road car, it bought a couple of Ultimas and used them as testbeds. Praise comes no higher. I drove one briefly on a racetrack earlier this year and discovered that few road cars are capable of impressing so much and so swiftly. They are also beautifully built." Andrew Frankel The Sunday Times July 1999
If done right, it can be had without an engine for about $40,000 ... that leaves me 60 grand to come up with a *few* ponies to push it along. (oh, it only weighs 2100 lbs with a steel Chevy V8 ... just imagine an aluminum LS1)
The best part is that it doesn't look like you're driving some ginormous insect around (sorry ... I don't care for the Caterham "styling"). Anyway, this will be mine some day. Oh yes - it will be mine. Oh - just to note, none of the cars pictured are painted yet ... that's just the factory gel-coat. feel free to visit their web site at [ http://www.ultimasports.co.uk ] ... just an opinion of course. :)
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