Any new model from Ultima Sports is big news and the Hinckley company’s latest, called the RS, is a bit special. Huge in fact.

This one is claimed to be their fastest road-legal model yet available in ‘strengths’ up to an eye-crossing 1200bhp. The RS is based on the Evolution model although features a modified chassis and revisions to the body.

The new rear wing is a monster at nearly 180cm-wide works alongside carbon-fibre front and rear splitters to add to the Evolution models, not insignificant downforce. As a result of the restyled front end styling the car’s interior has also been modified.

The engine options – all current generation GM LT units – are available for the Ultima RS all produced by the company’s preferred engine supplier. First up comes the LT1 packing 480bhp then an LT4 engine produces 650bhp with a range-topping 210mph LT5 giving 800bhp although this can be enhanced all the way up to 1200bhp.

Weighing in at just 930kg the power-to-weight ratio is going to be colossal. Ultima hasn’t announced pricing as yet, but expect fully built examples to start at around 60K. The RS will make its public debut at the forthcoming Festival of Speed at Goodwood.

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