Ultima use TG Test Track

TechZ · October 24th, 2009, 12:05 PM

+ YouTube Video

Not sure if its been posted yet.

maxtortheone · October 24th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Why is the shifter on his right?

robybobey · October 24th, 2009, 1:07 PM

Nice find. To think it's only 10 seconds slower than a Renault F1 is quite outstanding. I'm sure there's some logic behind the shifter being on the right, even though it is a UK manufactured car.

the Interceptor · October 24th, 2009, 2:00 PM

Impressive performance, ridiculous bragging.

Fiorano · October 24th, 2009, 2:56 PM

No idea what car that is but man would I like to be in there to hear that engine. What a beast.

It's a good point though, the FXX is to me, a little silly. If you can't drive it home, it isn't a car.

EDIT - noticed the shifter, not only on the right but it isn't even a racing sequential, let alone a paddle shifter.

the Interceptor · October 24th, 2009, 3:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiorano

It's a good point though, the FXX is to me, a little silly. If you can't drive it home, it isn't a car.

Well, the FXX is a dedicated track car. If you want to drive on normal roads, buy the Enzo.

gtrNL · October 24th, 2009, 4:47 PM

The shifter on the right reminds me of the Porsche 911 GT-1 (the Le Mans racer) .

Also, I recently noticed, the FXX is slower round the track then the Aston DBR9. Where as the DBR9 has 600 bhp and is toned down by FIA regulations, and the FXX is a 750 (I think) BHP, not regulated at all car. And the Aston is 'cheaper'. If memory server me right, teams can buy the DBR9 for about 1 million euro's, and you can use it on a track of your liking every day of the year.

Nice car the Ultima, but wouldn't buy one. I'd get 'a real' race car for the money.

emil_t · October 24th, 2009, 5:20 PM

i belive that this kind of ground brakeing performance is possible because of lack of powerfull crumpel zones.

GraemeH · October 24th, 2009, 5:29 PM

It's still a death-trap kit-car that looks like a frog that's been bashed in the face.

And that text is ridiculous; I'd expect that from YouTube fan boys, not from a car company. Way to show yourselves up as amateurs.

racingfan1 · October 24th, 2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GraemeH

Way to show yourselves up as amateurs.

How are they showing themselves up as amateurs? Just because they don't have flashy graphics and text doesn't mean they're amateurs. Just means they're spending more time on their cars than their videos.

the Interceptor · October 24th, 2009, 10:31 PM

And they would have had even more time to spend on their cars if they had ditched the ridiculous "we're better than anyone else!!!11!1!!" comments and instead had the awesome laptime speak for itself.

GraemeH's point was not the simple nature of the comments, rather than the fact that they left them at all.

emil_t · October 24th, 2009, 10:57 PM

well they are actually better than everyone else (perfomance wise of course), but i tend to consider the average supercar buyer as tossers needing textual reassurance so they can brag more, if the badge can't do it, i tend to overlook the petrolheads supercar buyers and emphasise on the zazara and armanelo wearing tools

GT. · October 25th, 2009, 12:38 PM

There must be a reason why Top Gear has ignored them yet.

LurkerPatrol · October 25th, 2009, 6:19 PM

Nice run, but honestly which would you rather have:

or

TomCat · October 25th, 2009, 6:29 PM

Depends on if you want to sacrifice luxury for performance or performance for luxury.

KungFused · October 25th, 2009, 7:00 PM

Also depends on whether you have eyes and can see things, because sweet Buhjebus that Ultima is ugly.

thescreensavers · October 25th, 2009, 7:02 PM

He did cut that corner on the follow through, and the track was dry sooo that gives him a penalty.

@49 sec on his timer. He cut the corner the FXX did not cut the corner!

2Billion · October 25th, 2009, 7:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LurkerPatrol

Nice run, but honestly which would you rather have:

or

You're being subtly unfair. The pictures suggest that the Ultima attracts men with bad haircuts, and the Murcielago attracts attractive ladies.

LurkerPatrol · October 25th, 2009, 7:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Billion

You're being subtly unfair. The pictures suggest that the Ultima attracts men with bad haircuts, and the Murcielago attracts attractive ladies.

Not at all! Whatever gave you that idea?

That American Girl · October 25th, 2009, 8:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Billion

You're being subtly unfair. The pictures suggest that the Ultima attracts men with bad haircuts, and the Murcielago attracts attractive ladies.

Or does the guy in the Ultima just look like Zartan from GI Joe for a reason???

October 24th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#2
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robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 20 Posts: 686 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 44	Nice find. To think it's only 10 seconds slower than a Renault F1 is quite outstanding. I'm sure there's some logic behind the shifter being on the right, even though it is a UK manufactured car. __________________ Top Gear / Finalgear Relations Manager

October 24th, 2009, 2:00 PM	#4
the Interceptor I LUV MY PRIUS!!! Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Germany Posts: 3,518 Car: BMW E36 323i ultraleggera (-143 kg) Rep Power: 108	Impressive performance, ridiculous bragging. __________________ "We have to laugh at the Germans, because they're so riddled with guilt about their history, they can't laugh at themselves." - Jeremy Clarkson Got a question regarding Hi-Fi of any kind? Then check my general audio thread.

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Fiorano Joined: Apr 20th, 2009 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 94 Car: 1989 Supra Turbo, 2002 BMW M5 Rep Power: 12	No idea what car that is but man would I like to be in there to hear that engine. What a beast. It's a good point though, the FXX is to me, a little silly. If you can't drive it home, it isn't a car. EDIT - noticed the shifter, not only on the right but it isn't even a racing sequential, let alone a paddle shifter. __________________ Last edited by Fiorano; October 24th, 2009 at 2:58 PM.

October 24th, 2009, 4:47 PM	#7
gtrNL Joined: Sep 4th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Groningen, Netherlands Posts: 19 LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	The shifter on the right reminds me of the Porsche 911 GT-1 (the Le Mans racer) . Also, I recently noticed, the FXX is slower round the track then the Aston DBR9. Where as the DBR9 has 600 bhp and is toned down by FIA regulations, and the FXX is a 750 (I think) BHP, not regulated at all car. And the Aston is 'cheaper'. If memory server me right, teams can buy the DBR9 for about 1 million euro's, and you can use it on a track of your liking every day of the year. Nice car the Ultima, but wouldn't buy one. I'd get 'a real' race car for the money. Last edited by gtrNL; October 24th, 2009 at 4:48 PM.

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emil_t Joined: Jul 28th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,173 Rep Power: 19	i belive that this kind of ground brakeing performance is possible because of lack of powerfull crumpel zones.

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GraemeH Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: 2:26 AM Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,066 Car: Toyota Corolla. Rawrr. LFS Status: Rep Power: 34	It's still a death-trap kit-car that looks like a frog that's been bashed in the face. And that text is ridiculous; I'd expect that from YouTube fan boys, not from a car company. Way to show yourselves up as amateurs. __________________

October 24th, 2009, 10:31 PM	#11
the Interceptor I LUV MY PRIUS!!! Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Germany Posts: 3,518 Car: BMW E36 323i ultraleggera (-143 kg) Rep Power: 108	And they would have had even more time to spend on their cars if they had ditched the ridiculous "we're better than anyone else!!!11!1!!" comments and instead had the awesome laptime speak for itself. GraemeH's point was not the simple nature of the comments, rather than the fact that they left them at all. __________________ "We have to laugh at the Germans, because they're so riddled with guilt about their history, they can't laugh at themselves." - Jeremy Clarkson Got a question regarding Hi-Fi of any kind? Then check my general audio thread. Last edited by the Interceptor; October 24th, 2009 at 10:32 PM.

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emil_t Joined: Jul 28th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,173 Rep Power: 19	well they are actually better than everyone else (perfomance wise of course), but i tend to consider the average supercar buyer as tossers needing textual reassurance so they can brag more, if the badge can't do it, i tend to overlook the petrolheads supercar buyers and emphasise on the zazara and armanelo wearing tools

October 25th, 2009, 12:38 PM	#13
GT. Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: November 14th, 2009 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	There must be a reason why Top Gear has ignored them yet.

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LurkerPatrol Come see me eat nipples.. Joined: Apr 24th, 2006 Last Online: 12:44 AM Location: San Diego, California Age: 22 Posts: 2,280 Car: Lamborgotti Fasterossa Rep Power: 259	Nice run, but honestly which would you rather have: or __________________ Warning: Age of poster not necessarily an indicator of maturity level. Differentiate twice before breakfast - my professor

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TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 2:21 AM Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 4,176 Rep Power: 70	Depends on if you want to sacrifice luxury for performance or performance for luxury. __________________

October 25th, 2009, 7:00 PM	#16
KungFused Joined: Aug 4th, 2009 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Austin, TX Age: 22 Posts: 7 Car: '07 Passat 2.0T Rep Power: 0	Also depends on whether you have eyes and can see things, because sweet Buhjebus that Ultima is ugly.

October 25th, 2009, 7:02 PM	#17
thescreensavers Joined: Jul 21st, 2009 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 93 Car: Skyline 350Gt Sedan Rep Power: 8	He did cut that corner on the follow through, and the track was dry sooo that gives him a penalty. @49 sec on his timer. He cut the corner the FXX did not cut the corner! Last edited by thescreensavers; October 25th, 2009 at 7:07 PM.

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