[DHPEM1]

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The Ariel Atom is one true minimal sports car with race-bred construction and components. The Ariel Atom Motor Company has lately announced a new version of the Atom that comes equipped with a 3.0-liter V8 engine that produces 500bhp at 10,600rpm and 284 lb-ft of torque at 7,750 rpm. The Ariel Atom V8 enjoys a power-to-weight ratio of 909bhp per tonne, which is more than 50 percent better than that of the Bugatti Veyron. The Bugatti Veyron Super Sports has achieved 644bhp/tonne. The Ariel Atom V8 weighs 550kg, manages an incredible 200mph and does 0-60mph in a claimed 2.3 seconds and 0-100 mph in just 5.4 seconds.

The drive is through a hydraulically activated Sadev 6 speed sequential race gearbox, which accounts for flat up-shifts and brings shift times to just 40 milliseconds. The LCD dash display displays the shift lights and current gear position. The uprated suspension features aerofoil section wishbones and pushrods. The aluminum monotube dampers come with remote reservoirs and the magnesium wheels help keep unsprung weight down.

The machine also has the carbon fiber bodywork, extra structural bracing in the engine compartment and the chassis powder coated with a gold finish.

Only 25 units will be put into production and 20 of them have already been pre-ordered. The Ariel Atom V8 will set you back £150,000 (approx. $230,350).

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[DHPEM1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GVfFCH-7_c

[FN-2199]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaWoo82zNUA

[124Y]

A car which only a true motorsport enthusiast will appreciate.

[Nicotine]

ridiculous.:thumbsup:

[Hehe]

This is the ultimate street legal go-kart... :D

[!Shuya80]

i so want to take this car for a spin..though i would probably be too scared to give it the beans.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

that is sick, but its like a go kart lol

[fsy82]

i want!

[The_AK]

/want

Would love to rip up the sea to sky in that
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[BlackZRoadster]

i would feel much safer in a bugatti going at immense speeds. i would shit my pants doing 200mph in the atom

[vexor]

MMMMmmm those ITBs look like pornography

[Vitality]

V8 engine that revs up to 10,800 RPM.. JIZZ IN MY PANTS

[PavelGTR]

Everything about that car is insane!

[donjalapeno]

sick but has no comparison to a bugatti, the bugatti is not a go kart. If you take the W12 from a bugatti and put it in a body like the ariel then we would see how shit flys. But its still really really really insane

[optiblue]

I would die for one... literally crash and die.

[Death2Theft]

Great now go pick up your date in your v8 golf cart i'll take the veyron anyday for praticality.

[silva95teg]

sick but has no comparison to a bugatti, the bugatti is not a go kart. If you take the W12 from a bugatti and put it in a body like the ariel then we would see how shit flys. But its still really really really insane

That W16 with the turbos is probably a fair amount of the veyrons weight. I doubt the Atom would be drivable with a 1000 hp quad turbo W16 :p.

[donjalapeno]

^ lol exacly, i rather have leather heated seats a actual BODY, some air bags than a fast go cart

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

and drive it in the rain
:D

[RabidRat]

Great now go pick up your date in your v8 golf cart i'll take the veyron anyday for praticality.

Any date worth dating would rather go for a real ride in a V8 Atom than drive up and down Robson in a poseur-mobile.

[spoon.ek9]

siiiiiiiiiiickkk! :D:D:D

[TRD Rs200]

holy shit, imagine this thing in richmond, with clai's driving it

[EmOne]

V8....
ITBs
10k redline










































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[Death2Theft]

Right because you'll look stunning when you show up and she wore something sexy only to get mud and bugs splattered accross your faces. I guess you wont be going on any dates when it rains either.
Any date worth dating would rather go for a real ride in a V8 Atom than drive up and down Robson in a poseur-mobile.

[reFR3SH]

Does anyone notice how useless that little piece of fiberglass ontop of the LED display is? Its not gonna block anything from hitting the drivers face unless he has a helmet on.. and will it affect the aerodynamics at all? (not that aerodynamics really matter for the engine with wheels)

[RabidRat]

Right because you'll look stunning when you show up and she wore something sexy only to get mud and bugs splattered accross your faces. I guess you wont be going on any dates when it rains either.

Meh. Same kinda deal with any convertible really. Boring girls who are just gonna bitch about their hair getting messed up aren't worth the time or effort.

[RabidRat]

Does anyone notice how useless that little piece of fiberglass ontop of the LED display is? Its not gonna block anything from hitting the drivers face unless he has a helmet on.. and will it affect the aerodynamics at all? (not that aerodynamics really matter for the engine with wheels)

I was hoping that was a HUD lol.

[danizer]

Does anyone notice how useless that little piece of fiberglass ontop of the LED display is? Its not gonna block anything from hitting the drivers face unless he has a helmet on.. and will it affect the aerodynamics at all? (not that aerodynamics really matter for the engine with wheels)

when a piece of suspension comes flying at you...you'd wish you'd had that in front of you

[Death2Theft]

With a convertable you have the optoin of putting the top up.
Meh. Same kinda deal with any convertible really. Boring girls who are just gonna bitch about their hair getting messed up aren't worth the time or effort.

[hk20000]

Meh. Same kinda deal with any convertible really. Boring girls who are just gonna bitch about their hair getting messed up aren't worth the time or effort.
I suppose you always drive the S2000 top down with your date, rain or shine then?

What's your point? Girls are gonna be like that. You compromise so you can get off later. It's simple. :bullshit:

[fliptuner]

Veyron = house + Atom V8 + baller car

As to the title of the thread, it's apples and oranges comparing the two so there's no real point in debating.

[RabidRat]

I suppose you always drive the S2000 top down with your date, rain or shine then?

Not always but sometimes. They're not so happy when you have to slow down and the rain starts getting in, but at speed when the rain's flying up and over the windshield, they get a kick out of that =D.

Anyway that wasn't my point. D2T called it a V8 golf cart, said it'd suck to drive your date around in it. Because it's stiff riding, loud, and devoid of class. I say if the girl is even half-decently fun, she'd love it.

[d1]

Great now go pick up your date in your v8 golf cart i'll take the veyron anyday for praticality.

Lol wow.. you obviously have no idea what the ariel atom is about.

[Mancini]

Great now go pick up your date in your v8 golf cart i'll take the veyron anyday for praticality.

I suppose you would never ride a motorcycle for the same reason.

It seems you're only into cars for the fashion. You may as well change your interests to clothing & hair.