A new winner in Record Holdings
The British supercar Ultima GTR720 has set up a new world record, that was written into the Guinness book of records.
Being equipped with 5.7-liter Chevrolet LR06 engine with 720 hp, Ultima GTR720 has beaten the acceleration and braking record (acceleration to 100 mph and then full braking) previously set by Bugatti Veyron. The car accelerated to 100 mph in 5.3 seconds and stopped in 4.1 seconds. The total time (9.4 seconds) is by 0.1 seconds faster than those set by Bugatti.
Moreover Ultima is faster than its competitor in all the other disciplines: acceleration to 60 mph - 2.6 seconds, braking from 100 mph with full stop - 3.6 seconds. Bugatti’s figures are 2.8 and 4.2 seconds accordingly. Thus Ultima GTR720 is at the moment the official record holder among serial cars for average roads.
Ultima Sports Ltd., the creator of Ultima GTR720, is a small British company which produces not more than 100 vehicles annually. The major production of the company is vehicles for various racing series.
Does this mean we will have a new road vehicle for personal driving like the Bugatti Veyron? I believe that the Veyron will be the fastest personal driving car.
Terry on June 23rd 2007 in Exotic Car Rental