Ariel: Atom News
11-14-2006, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by phipark
Looks heavy.
11-14-2006, 11:44 PM
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Good luck w/ insurance i looked into one 6 months ago... no insurance company wants to insure it and its more expensive than an elise to insure which is dam expensive
11-15-2006, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by lemacfar
Good luck w/ insurance i looked into one 6 months ago... no insurance company wants to insure it and its more expensive than an elise to insure which is dam expensive
02-07-2007, 01:08 PM
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Yes and No
To be street-legal, an Atom must be built as a kit car. That means everything, including the engine, is shipped to the owner in pieces. An optional road pack, which includes turn signals, a horn, rear tail lights and headlamps, is also available. The owner assembles the car in his own garage, being sure to follow all appropriate, state-mandated vehicle safety guidelines. Otherwise, the Atom is sold as an off-the-road-only vehicle -- not legal on the highway, but perfectly comfortable at the local track.
To be street-legal, an Atom must be built as a kit car. That means everything, including the engine, is shipped to the owner in pieces. An optional road pack, which includes turn signals, a horn, rear tail lights and headlamps, is also available. The owner assembles the car in his own garage, being sure to follow all appropriate, state-mandated vehicle safety guidelines. Otherwise, the Atom is sold as an off-the-road-only vehicle -- not legal on the highway, but perfectly comfortable at the local track.
02-07-2007, 02:13 PM
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you also have to wear a helmet when driving. i think i heard it on top gear that in the states its considered a motorcycle because of the open cockpit. and that was why you had to wear a helmet.
02-07-2007, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by azninvazion
you also have to wear a helmet when driving. i think i heard it on top gear that in the states its considered a motorcycle because of the open cockpit. and that was why you had to wear a helmet.
02-07-2007, 06:33 PM
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I'd have no problem about building the Atom, thats half the fun. But because there aren't any tracks around my area, I wouldn't want it to be useless. If I'm rolling in cash, I'll buy and build the kit.
I'd have no problem about building the Atom, thats half the fun. But because there aren't any tracks around my area, I wouldn't want it to be useless. If I'm rolling in cash, I'll buy and build the kit.
02-07-2007, 11:07 PM
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I've seen several here in Oregon on I-5
02-08-2007, 12:17 AM
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I just saw one of those on my way home from work a couple weeks ago heading towards Raliegh. Those things are low as hell. But it had the whole deal, lights and all.
02-08-2007, 10:51 AM
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I want one (with a SC'ed 300+ hp honda motor in it)
03-19-2007, 05:30 PM
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Ariel Atom Experience
http://www.arielatomexperience.com/ Some cool video on the site
* Immaculate new 2007 track-equipped Ariel Atom 2
* One-on-one professional instruction
* Use of custom driving equipment
* Extensive track time driving the Atom
* Gourmet food & refreshments served by hostesses
* Comfortable “pro racing” trackside hospitality facilities
* Professional event photography
* In-car video
* AAE branded jacket, polo shirt, and other apparel for you to keep
Only $1850 at my local track
* Immaculate new 2007 track-equipped Ariel Atom 2
* One-on-one professional instruction
* Use of custom driving equipment
* Extensive track time driving the Atom
* Gourmet food & refreshments served by hostesses
* Comfortable “pro racing” trackside hospitality facilities
* Professional event photography
* In-car video
* AAE branded jacket, polo shirt, and other apparel for you to keep
Only $1850 at my local track
Last edited by Crazy Bimmer; 03-19-2007 at 05:33 PM.
03-19-2007, 06:28 PM
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I got all the particulars at the autoshow (Toronto) last month for when they are holding some events up here. I cant afford it this summer, otherwise I would be going. 
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02-28-2008, 03:47 PM
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Ariel: Atom news
500hp V8 Ariel Atom
Hot on the heels of the news of the 1000hp/tonne Caterham Seven RS, Ariel has revealed its own 500hp Atom variant. The exposed tube-frame road-legal race car is already a track-day favorite, and the bump to nearly double the Bugatti Veyron’s power-to-weight ratio will no doubt make it even more fun in the right hands.
The similarities to the Caterham project are immense. Also developed in conjunction with RS Developments, the Atom is powered by a Russell Savory-designed supercharged 2.4L V8 engine that produces peak power at an incredible 10,000rpm. The all-alloy motor features five-valve cylinders and a dry sump oil system. Mated to a Sadev six-speed sequential gearbox, the Ariel Atom 500 is about as close to an open-wheeled formula car as a person can get in a road-legal car aside from the Caterham RS and the Caparo T1.
Blurring the line between race-inspired and race-worthy even further, the Sadev gearbox is flatshift capable, meaning the driver doesn’t even need to lift the throttle to shift up, the computer and gearbox taking care of all the work with the flap of a paddle. Launch and traction control are also standard, and likely almost necessary in a car that weighs a mere 500kg, thanks in part to a large amount of carbon fiber bodywork.
Ensuring the lucky few who get their hands on one of these creations don’t have to cut short their day at the track because of fading or inadequate brakes, Alcon four-pot calipers grace all four corners behind Dymag wheels. Aerodynamics are very important to the new Atom 500, as even the wishbones get aerofoil deign and a large rear wing produces downforce for high-speed cornering.
Hot on the heels of the news of the 1000hp/tonne Caterham Seven RS, Ariel has revealed its own 500hp Atom variant. The exposed tube-frame road-legal race car is already a track-day favorite, and the bump to nearly double the Bugatti Veyron’s power-to-weight ratio will no doubt make it even more fun in the right hands.
The similarities to the Caterham project are immense. Also developed in conjunction with RS Developments, the Atom is powered by a Russell Savory-designed supercharged 2.4L V8 engine that produces peak power at an incredible 10,000rpm. The all-alloy motor features five-valve cylinders and a dry sump oil system. Mated to a Sadev six-speed sequential gearbox, the Ariel Atom 500 is about as close to an open-wheeled formula car as a person can get in a road-legal car aside from the Caterham RS and the Caparo T1.
Blurring the line between race-inspired and race-worthy even further, the Sadev gearbox is flatshift capable, meaning the driver doesn’t even need to lift the throttle to shift up, the computer and gearbox taking care of all the work with the flap of a paddle. Launch and traction control are also standard, and likely almost necessary in a car that weighs a mere 500kg, thanks in part to a large amount of carbon fiber bodywork.
Ensuring the lucky few who get their hands on one of these creations don’t have to cut short their day at the track because of fading or inadequate brakes, Alcon four-pot calipers grace all four corners behind Dymag wheels. Aerodynamics are very important to the new Atom 500, as even the wishbones get aerofoil deign and a large rear wing produces downforce for high-speed cornering.
02-28-2008, 04:11 PM
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I just read about this. Watch out Veyron!
02-28-2008, 04:31 PM
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02-28-2008, 05:32 PM
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500hp and 1100lbs?
I'm going to want a whole lot more rubber on it than that.
Comparisons to the Veyron do not apply. Comparisons to GP2 cars are more appropriate.
I'm going to want a whole lot more rubber on it than that.
Comparisons to the Veyron do not apply. Comparisons to GP2 cars are more appropriate.
02-28-2008, 07:52 PM
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The great thing about the Atoms too, is they don't have all this tech to be out done 3 years down the road, you could have one and have it be fun, and have it last close to forever.
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02-28-2008, 09:18 PM
#74
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Look no further. The ultimate hair dryer has just arrived. 
02-29-2008, 09:35 AM
#77
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why? is the base atom not extreme enough as is? if you ask me, the horsepower wars have gone on long enough. focus should be on lightweight vehicles w/ peppy engines, good gas mileage, and low emissions, IMHO
02-29-2008, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LotusTracker
its nearly undriveable with the 300hp setup so I can't even imagine that much power
02-29-2008, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by godfather2
why? is the base atom not extreme enough as is? if you ask me, the horsepower wars have gone on long enough. focus should be on lightweight vehicles w/ peppy engines, good gas mileage, and low emissions, IMHO
It's time to redefine performance.That said, the atom is the shit! I'd love to squirrel one away as a collectible.
02-29-2008, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by godfather2
focus should be on lightweight vehicles w/ peppy engines, good gas mileage, and low emissions, IMHO