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Ariel Atom 500 V8 in the works
 
Ariel announced a new version of the Atom: the Ariel Atom 500 - a small 500 kilos model, powered by a V8 engine that delivers 500 hp. The Atom 500 will have over 1000bhp per tonne (compared to a Bugatti Veyron’s 521bhp/tonne) and will be built in limited numbers. The supercharged engine features all alloy construction, 5 valves per cylinder and a dry sump. The gearbox will have flatshift capability, a paddle gearchange with manual override as well as launch and traction controls. The new car is recognisable by twin rear intakes for intercoolers and will feature a unique colour scheme for chassis, wheels and bodywork combined with carbon fibre panels and carbon fibre aerofoils. Other features will include chromemoly aerofoil wishbones, integrated function steering wheel, Alcon 4 pot caliper brakes and Dymag magnesium wheels. The Atom 500 will be produced in Somerset and deliveries will begin this Spring.
Ariel Atom 3
The Ariel Atom reached it’s third generation. Quite similar with the previous Atom, the new model features numerous changes. Full story Ariel Atom - sportiest car in the world
The Ariel Atom managed to win again the title of the fastest car in the world on the 0-100 mph - 0 sprint. Autocar took 29 of the hottest cars in the world, and Ariel Atom managed a record time of 11.35 seconds Full story
Experience the Ariel Atom Yourself
Life is full of experiences. Some you’d like to relive while others you’d prefer to forget. One of the more memorable ones I’ve had was the Ariel Atom Experience – a new high-performance driving adventure you’re not likely to forget! Part and parcel to this is the awesome Brammo Motorsports Ariel Atom you get to drive. At 1,400 pounds with its whiny 245-hp supercharged 2.0L GM Ecotec rear engine, the relatively low-cost British supercar’s unsurpassed power-to-weight ratio of over 600 bhp/ton (... > Full story
New indoor speed record
When we see a car many of us are wondering wich is the top speed, the acceleration time, the power of the engine. Full story
2004 Ariel Atom
Looking like the creation of a retired scaffolder with an engineering passion, the Ariel Atom is more akin to contemporary sculpture than anything else. Study the beauty of the welding, where tubes meet for example; then step back and ponder the whole machine. Perhaps Mad Max springs to mind? Whatever, this has to be one of the most outlandish sportscars ever. Full story | featured reviews: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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