Top Gear - Ariel Atom V8
 

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love that engine...

"Race specification components are specified throughout the Atom V8 and reflect the extraordinary levels of performance that the car offers. With over 500bhp available the Atom V8 has a power to weight ratio in excess of 900bhp per tonne. (Ferrari Enzo 434bhp per tonne, Bugatti Veyron 530bhp per tonne, GP2 single seater 850bhp per tonne). Race car acceleration and up to 200mph for this ultimate Atom set a new level in trackday cars."

Dead sexy!

Looks like an older F1 engine and with that kind of power to weight ration? :eek::eek::eek:

That was one of the hairiest laps I have seen on their test track. The new Stig has some huge "attachments", judging by the way he went through the fastest corner on the track in opposite-lock!

Crazy fast car... But to me it's a "toy".

Not a bad thing but don't try to justify it any other way. :D

The gearbox case looks like it could be made from Carbon Fiber. Sweeeet :D

Cool video. The US version is a sorry excuse for Top Gear when the UK guys are putting out that kind of quality.

I want an Atom. :D

Interesting comments about the understeer. Looks like throttle cures it. It still smashed the record on a semi-wet track.:eek:

the guy who bought my XJR had about 50 cars...MGA twincams, porsches, healey's etc.... and one of these:


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1295916985.jpg


no v8, but still cool!

I had a chance to ride shotgun in a "regular" one on a track... Amazing ride that was!
500 horses in a car like that....

Very pricey though

+1

I love the Atom, but I think it's ridiculous to compare it to other street cars, regardless of price, given that it is essentially an open wheel race car with lights.


I still want one......