2020 Ultima Evolution – Carbon & Command
Client Objective:
To build a lightweight, no-compromise supercar that blends race-ready engineering with refined craftsmanship. The result? An Ultima Evolution that fuses brute American power, German precision transaxle, and British racing heritage into one unrelenting machine — with carbon woven into its DNA.
🏎️ Overview
The Ultima Evolution is already a rare beast — a hand-built, track-focused weapon capable of humbling hypercars. But this build took things to another level entirely, combining the raw power of a crate LS3 V8 with an all-carbon cockpit, custom electronics, and a bespoke driving experience tailored down to the millimetre.
🔥 Powertrain & Driveline
🔹 LS3 Crate Engine – 6.2L V8, 525 hp
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Chevrolet Performance LS3 crate motor
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Naturally aspirated, with a razor-sharp throttle response and linear power delivery
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Tuned for reliability and punch, whether on the track or open road
🔹 Porsche 6-Speed Manual Gearbox
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Mated via custom bellhousing to the LS3
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Short-throw, race-style shifter
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Delivers brutal yet precise gear engagement, balancing the engine’s character with German transmission feel
🔹 Custom Exhaust System
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Equal-length headers
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Lightweight stainless steel construction
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Tuned for an aggressive bark under throttle and a deep idle note — unapologetically loud, yet refined
💨 Induction & Cooling
🔹 Carbon Fibre Intake System
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Designed in-house for maximum airflow and thermal efficiency
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Lightweight, visually stunning, and functionally critical for high-RPM power delivery
🧠 Electronics & Interior Tech
🔹 Custom Electronics Suite
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Standalone ECU and integrated digital dash system
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Fully custom switchgear for ignition, fans, and fuel pumps
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Motorsport-grade wiring and CAN integration for reliability and diagnostics
🔹 Carbon Fibre Steering Wheel
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Lightweight, race-style wheel with integrated controls
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Matching the carbon fibre theme of the entire interior
🖤 Interior: Full Carbon Fibre Cockpit
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All panels — dash, door cards, centre tunnel — crafted from gloss-finish carbon fibre
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Minimalist yet beautifully finished, reducing weight without compromising on visual impact
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Bespoke bucket seats with Alcantara and contrast stitching
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Track-ready but fully functional for road use
⚙️ Chassis, Ride, and Handling
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Tubular spaceframe chassis with integrated roll cage
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Adjustable coilover suspension setup
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Lightweight forged wheels wrapped in semi-slick tyres
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Corner-weighted and aligned in-house for neutral balance and predictable handling under pressure
🏁 Build Summary
| Component | Specification |
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| Engine | 6.2L Chevrolet LS3 V8, 525 hp |
| Transmission | Porsche 6-speed manual |
| Intake | Custom carbon fibre intake |
| Exhaust | Full custom stainless steel system |
| Interior | Full carbon fibre cockpit + custom electronics |
| Steering | Carbon fibre wheel with integrated controls |
| Status | Completed – Q1 2022 |
🔧 Conclusion
This Ultima Evolution represents the perfect union of form and function — a modern-day analogue supercar that’s as visceral to drive as it is beautiful to behold. At just over a tonne with over 500 naturally aspirated horsepower, it’s the kind of machine that redefines driver connection and mechanical purity.
At Almon Auto Investments, we bring dreams to life — through craftsmanship, performance, and attention to every last detail.