The Ultima – Britain’s Best-Kept Supercar Secret
There are fast cars… and then there is the Ultima.
When enthusiasts talk about the world’s greatest performance cars, names like Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren usually dominate the conversation.
Yet tucked away in the heart of Leicestershire is a British manufacturer that has quietly built one of the most astonishing road cars ever created.
The Ultima.
For decades, Ultima Sports has remained one of Britain’s hidden automotive gems, producing lightweight, hand-built machines capable of embarrassing some of the world’s most expensive hypercars.
Built for Drivers
Unlike many modern supercars, the Ultima was never designed to impress outside a luxury hotel.
It was designed for one purpose…
To drive.
With an incredibly lightweight chassis, race-inspired suspension and immense Chevrolet V8 power, the Ultima delivers a driving experience that few production cars can match.
Even today, the latest Ultima RS offers breathtaking performance that rivals cars costing several times as much.
It proves that intelligent engineering often beats unnecessary complexity.
A Different Philosophy
What makes the Ultima so special is its philosophy.
There are no unnecessary gimmicks.
No oversized touchscreens.
No luxury for the sake of luxury.
Instead, every component exists to make the car lighter, stronger and faster.
It’s a reminder of an era when driver engagement mattered more than digital displays.
Is the Company Still British?
Recently we’ve heard rumours suggesting Ultima had been sold overseas.
From the latest publicly available company information, however, Ultima Sports remains an active British company manufacturing vehicles from its Leicestershire base, with no confirmed announcement of an overseas acquisition.
For many enthusiasts, that’s encouraging news.
Britain has an extraordinary tradition of specialist manufacturers—companies that produce remarkable cars in relatively small numbers through engineering expertise rather than mass production.
Ultima is proudly part of that tradition.
Why We Love It
At Great British Rally, we’re passionate about every aspect of Britain’s motoring heritage.
Some cars become famous because they’re expensive.
Others become legendary because they’re exceptional.
The Ultima belongs firmly in the second category.
It represents everything we admire about British engineering:
Innovation
Performance
Craftsmanship
Passion
Courage to do things differently
Whether you’ve seen one at a motorsport event, dreamed of owning one, or simply admire what British engineers can achieve, the Ultima deserves far more recognition than it often receives.
Long may it continue to fly the flag for British performance engineering.
What do you think?
Have you ever seen an Ultima on the road or at a car show?
We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.