2014

Work commences full time behind the scenes in January 2014 to produce a new updated model to replace the Ultima GTR and Ultima Can-Am.

The project brief is to produce a vastly improved and modernised supercar, with even greater levels of fit, finish, quality, safety, driver comfort, usability, practicality, handling finesse and performance.

2015

Ultima Sports Ltd launches the new updated model. The new Ultima Evolution will be available in both Coupe and Convertible form. These models replace the Ultima GTR and Ultima Can-Am, which are both now discontinued (although parts and spares remain available).

Just some of the improvements include::
Improved quality of gel coat finish to the bodywork with a major rework and overhaul of the body moulds to an unrivalled new market leading standard
New specification of gel coat introduced utilising the latest advances in gel coat pigment technology
Nine new gel coat bodywork colour options added to the Ultima range
LED front triple headlight system with custom machined anodised aluminium Ultima bezels
LED daytime front running lights for increased safety and visibility
LED side indicator repeaters
Lightweight forged alloy one-piece wheels with the Ultima Evolution logo for increased performance
Longer front wishbone design option
Carbon fibre style front headlight clusters
Carbon fibre front splitter
New steering wheel system with wireless integrated button controls instead of rocker switches
Flat bottom steering wheel option for easier driver entry/exit
New quick shift machined alloy billet central cable operated gear shifter
Carbon fibre style central gear change/handbrake cockpit console
New billet dashboard switch gear
New billet interior door handles
New style engine start button
Stainless steel handbrake lever
New style dashboard face level air conditioning vents for improved cockpit cooling
New dashboard warning lights system
Ultima instruments colour coded to the wheels with the Ultima Evolution logo
Roll cage fully leather trimmed with colour coded stitching
New perforated leather for the seats with alcantara inserts, colour coded stitching and the Ultima Evolution logo with a colour coded piping option
New floor carpet option with colour coded piping option
Seatbelt Ultima specific shoulder pads
Rear parking sensors integrated into the rear canopy with a cockpit mounted proximity sensor
Rear view reversing camera mounted into the rear grill
Satnav system
iPod connectivity
Bluetooth hands free phone system
Alpine car stereo and speaker system
Improved and updated Ultima wiring loom
Carbon fibre style front brake vents
Carbon fibre wing mirrors with revised positioning for improved rear visibility
Zircotec ceramic exhaust coating for improved cooling
Completely upgraded and redesigned fuel system option delivering greater fuel flow to cope with very high engine power levels of 725bhp through to 1200bhp
New design fuel tanks incorporating anti surge internal ball valves
Stack steering wheel integrated digital data logging display option, F1 style
New body grills of hexagonal design enabling greater airflow and improved cooling
New style Ultima Evolution chassis VIN plates
Twin front-mounted Ultima charge cooler system developed for supercharged V8 LS Chevrolet V8 engine installations
Twin filter engine air intake system developed for the supercharged V8 LS 1020bhp engine installation
Substantially improved chassis design for all Ultima Evolution models which vastly improves the performance, road manners, road holding and safety whilst boasting a market leading torsional rigidity. First introduced in 2013 as a first stepping stone towards the new Ultima Evolution model
New style windscreen and side screen sun visor arrangement
New improved brake reservoir arrangement
Improved rear visibility with a different rear carbon fibre wing design and altered electric rear view mirror mounting position
New radiator cooling fans with vastly improved flow rate and new front mounted radiator fan positioning enabling larger output fans to be fitted
New Ultima Evolution bodywork, wheel, steering wheel and engine rocker cover logo badges
Custom made Ultima Evolution embossed leather luggage bag set which are designed to fit inside the sealed Ultima side luggage compartments for overnight road touring across different countries
Heated front windscreen option for rapid demisting in cold, wet, frosty and humid road conditions
Braid wheels is now the official OE wheel supplier to Ultima and standard fitment to the Ultima Evolution and the factory offer their full range of cast and forged wheels at unbeatable prices
New stainless steel exhaust system option
New machined exhaust tailpipe trim rings for the rear grill

2016

Sales are extremely buoyant for the new Ultima EVO Coupe and Convertible model around the globe.

Ultima sales have now reached over 65 different countries.

Development continues with new updates including front geometry revisions involving longer front wishbones, quicker ratio steering rack, new steering arms and a new forged 19” wheels option.

Hard top retractable roof option released for the EVO Convertible model.