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Ariel Atom 500 V8 announced
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=17680
Ariel has announced the latest version of the Atom – the Ariel Atom 500, powered by a small V8 engine. With over 500bhp in a 500kilo package the Atom 500 will boast one of the highest power to weight ratios ever for a production car. The Atom will have over 1000bhp per tonne (compared to a Bugatti Veyron’s 521bhp/tonne) and will be built in limited numbers. Would someone PLEASE buy me one of these!
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Holy dear God! The original Atom stretched Clarkson's cheeks back to his ears, this one will simply rip them off.
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They better mount some big FAT tires on that thing.
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An Ariel Atom is in my future. I plan on buying one in about a year! I may have to rethink which model I want.....500..........wow!
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One more fool with an obsolete V8.
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Good guess. Power to weight can't be far off an F1 car. Just think if they'd used one of those magical 4cyls.
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Way to go!
Why are the big three taking a dive into the crapper? Hmmm cause they are scared to design a car people actually WANT to drive. The Atom has been in my top 5 favorite cars and may have actually now been pushed up to the #1 or #2 slot. Speedy 
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Oh my.
There are few things I'd consider going Porsche-less for. This I think is one of them.
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This makes run-of-the mill Porsche performance look like a garbage truck.
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