Module UR-05 (2005-2014)
THE ENGINE
The UR-05 continued using the second generation of the Module v8, now SOHC, that improved its efficiency greatly over that of the previous, pushrod actuated 2 valve engines, while greatly improving the amount of power delivered and how it was delivered to the rear wheels. However, it was slightly improved compared to the UR-92 Ultimatum’s engine, resulting in greater power, which was highly necessary considering the extra weight the new generation had.
The new engine made 400 horsepower at 6900rpm and 446Nm of torque at 4800rpm. However, with the new changes to the valvetrain, which the Module Corporation had not quite figured out by that time yet, the new engine was reasonably reliable but not as reliable as the UR-92 T/H despite the new forged internals (bar the crankshaft).
The Ultimatum version focused on making the car lighter this time, with no power increases appart from improvements to reliability.
THE BODY
The UR-05 was once again designed by Gerrit Bakker, who carried on, once again, the futuristic ideas found in the UR-92’s design and transported them to 2000s concept car territory. The UR-05 was edgier, sharper, and flowed with the new body nicely as it worked with the air sourrounding the car rather than against it, with greatly improved aerodynamics and the benefits associated with them. The split ducktail and lips made their first appearance in this generation, and the UR-05 T/H weighed 1530kg.
Of course, the Ultimatum trim wouldn’t be any different than the previous ones: more agressive bodywork and increased aero. And of course, a weight reduction, taking weight down to 1480kg.
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
The UR-05 had a complete redesign of the UR-92’s platform, still with the body made with aluminium but with the chassis now being made of AHS steel in order to offset part of the weight gained by increasing the car’s size. And despite becoming more of a front engined supercar rather than a sports car, the UR-05 did not lose its handling capabilities, cornering at 1.11 G at 20m and 1.09 G at 250m.
And the Ultimatum improved this further, cornering at 1.16 G at 20m and 1.19 G at 250m, mainly thanks to a stiffer suspension tune and wider rubber on all four corners.
PERFORMANCE
The UR-05 should have made an statement, but sadly fell somewhat short this time around. The T/H completed the 0-100 sprint in 4.9 seconds and the Ultimatum did the same in 4.7 seconds, which while were decent times, they were a bit disappointing considering the performance progress there had been previously from the UR-82 to the UR-92.
This soured the UR-05 for the fans despite its improved handling, as it was expected for it to be an equivalent improvement to that of the UR-92’s in relation to the UR-82, specially considering that the Ultimatum only made its appearance in 2011.
THE UR-05 IN POP CULTURE
The UR-05 made an appearance, once again, in the Forza and Forza Horizon series, along with the UR-82, UR-92 and UR-15. It did not appear in Gran Turismo 5, and only appeared in Gran Turismo 6 instead.
The UR-05 had no movie appearances, unlike its older brothers, the UR-82 and UR-92 and its younger brother, the UR-15.
PRODUCTION AND NUMBERS
By the end of its production in 2014, 2451 units of the Module UR-05 had been produced, of which 2200 were T/H and only 251 were Ultimatum.
The T/H was originally sold for $65,000, while the Ultimatum was sold for $67,000 (adjusted for inflation in 2014).