By now, we know what the Ariel Atom is capable of, but every so often, we're reminded just how much more awesome it could be if an aftermarket company got its hands on one. Thanks to DDMWorks, we won't have to wait long for an answer. As a refresher, the standard Atom carries a 2.4-liter Honda I4 engine that's capable of hitting 0-60 mph in just 2.9 seconds. Mighty impressive, right?
Not as much after what DDMWorks was done with it. The newly minted Ariel Atom 7 was given a 2.0-liter Ecotec I4 engine with Wiseco pistons, beefier connecting rods, and an ARP hardware unit. The end result? 700 horsepower.
Combine that with the car's 1,450-pound (657 kg) weight and the subsequent power-to-weight ratio of just 2.07 pounds per horsepower, and you have a car that can put even the mightiest of exotics to shame.
DDMWorks achieved this by installing a Garrett GTX 3076 turbocharger, a custom M62 supercharger, and a custom exhaust system into the mix. There are also 1,100 cc injectors and an Aeromotive 1000 fuel pump that have been put to good use. A custom air-to-water heat exchanger is used to cool the supercharger output along with a gigantic air-to-air intercooler in the rear to cool the air from the turbo, both units custom made for the conversion by Griffin Thermal Products.
A new set of 16" and 17" wheels were also fitted and wrapped in Toyo R888 tires. The aftermarket company recommends that anybody who tries to get behind the wheel of the Atom 700 to undergo special training first. Yeah, it's that serious. Then again, if you can't handle the 700 horsepower, there are two more "subdued" levels in the form of 450 horsepower and 575 horsepower.
No price has been given on the Atom 700, but considering the Atom 3 retails at $52,480, expect it to be significantly more.
2012 Ariel Atom 700 by DDMWorks
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