"Every inch you travel in it feels slightly illicit - the Can-Am comes across as a race car that took a wrong exit at the pits'."           Brett Fraser - EVO Magazine

There is a great deal more to the Can-Am than a mere roof chopped GTR. Indeed, converting enclosed cars
to Can-Am bodywork is an exacting task requiring great styling skill to maintain proportion and line and in this respect, the Ultima Can-Am is outstandingly successful, representing a
classic blend of form and function.
 
Alternative in body style, it s also alternative in concept being Ultima Sports Cars' interpretation of the modern day classic Cobra. Such replicas are undoubtedly wonderful and evocative machines, but today, capable drivers will soon weary of the performance limitations of old design
and outdated components; the Ultima Can-Am is several steps up the

performance ladder.
 
Vertically hinged doors grant practical ease of access to the purposeful interior where the driver can experience the same driving thrill as offered by the GTR but with additional dimension; the open air.
 
On the road, the sheer exhilaration of the howling slipstream combines with the
car's power and poise to deliver an exclusive level of thrills that normally carry
a very expensive price tag.
 
But the Can-Am is nothing if not affordable and exclusivity comes a standard along with a full carbon fibre double element rear wing that reflects the technical excellence of the car.

 
"If you don't understand the mentality, buy an ordinary car like a Porsche or Ferrari instead."

Rod Kerr - The Daily Telegraph

The GTR is the fully enclosed version of the Ultima, the effective teardrop roof section accentuating the flowing lines and adding to the composite body's
aerodynamic efficiency. The double hinged doors open at right angles to the body to allow unrestricted access to the enclosed cockpit. Slide into the driving seat and it feels every inch the true
performance sports car. All controls are perfectly placed for ease and efficiency of operation and the total absence of unnecessary frills creates an immediate 'feel' for the car and a total appreciation of its purpose. Through the steeply raked
screen, your vision is channelled between the beautifully sculpted front
wings down the road ahead and the urge to drive is strong.

But unlike many such cars, the Ultima does not intimidate.  Where some supercars are race cars with lavish interior trim, the specific road going design of the Ultima quickly creates the confidence and control to drive it thereby providing the true rewards of ownership.
 
The ride is pleasingly firm, the steering direct and precise without being at all
nervous, the brakes give instant response and the smooth pedal action and
superlative gearchange all put the driver fully in touch with every phase of the
car's progress. This taut feel provides a dramatic change from conventional cars that do their best to insulate the driver from the road.
 
In short the GTR provides purpose without pretence.

 Ultima Can-Am

    Ultima GTR

Chassis

Full spaceframe using mainly 38mm x 1.5mm dia tube
MIG welded. Panelled in 1.5mm NS4 alloy sheet.

Chassis

Full spaceframe using mainly 38mm x 1.5mm dia tube
MIG welded. Panelled in 1.5mm NS4 alloy sheet.

Wing

optional adjustable double element track design in carbon fibre.

Wing

optional adjustable double element track design in carbon fibre.

Body

Unstressed GRP finished in coloured gelcoat.

Body

Unstressed GRP finished in coloured gelcoat.

Interior

Alcantara or leather covered seats digital instruments 

Interior

Alcantara or leather covered seats digital instruments 

Lighting

Ultima triple headlight system.

Lighting

Ultima triple headlight system.

Screen

Full laminated glass windscreen. Perspex option.

Screen

Full laminated glass windscreen.

Suspension

TIG welded double unequal length wishbones with Urethane bushed joints. Alloy uprights in LM25. Fully
adjustable coil spring dampers.

Suspension

TIG welded double unequal length wishbones with Urethane bushed joints. Alloy uprights in LM25. Fully
adjustable coil spring dampers.

Steering

Alloy sports rack and pinion 2.4 turns lock to lock.

Steering

Alloy sports rack and pinion 2.4 turns lock to lock.

Brakes

curved vane vented disc brakes all round with six pot callipers front and 4 pot back, mechanical handbrake.
Adjustable brake bias front to rear. All s/s TUV hoses.

Brakes

curved vane vented disc brakes all round with six pot callipers front and 4 pot back, mechanical handbrake.
Adjustable brake bias front to rear. All s/s TUV hoses.

Engine

Chevrolet small block V8                    or AUDI V8 4,2

Engine

Chevrolet small block V8                    or AUDI V8 4,2

Gearbox

Getrag G50 Transaxle 5 or 6 speed  or AUDI 6 speed transaxle.

Gearbox

Getrag G50 Transaxle 5 or 6 speed  or AUDI 6 speed transaxle.

Wheels

9" x 18" front, 13" x 18" rear alloy three piece with 5
stud centres machined from billet alloy.

Wheels

9" x 18" front, 13" x 18" rear alloy three piece with 5
stud centres machined from billet alloy.

Tyres

245/35ZR18 front
285/30ZR18 rear.

Tyres

245/35ZR18 front
285/30ZR18 rear.

Performance

0-60 mph in 3.3 secs (Car & Driver Magazine 6/12/99)
Top speed 180+ mph.

Performance

0-60 mph in 3.3 secs (Car & Driver Magazine 6/12/99)
Top speed 180+ mph.

Dimensions

Dimensions