| Year |
2007 (prototype)
/ 2011 production |
| Engine |
3.0 litre
V8 |
| Transmission |
6-speed
sequential RWD |
| Max
speed |
200 mph |
| 0-60
mph |
2.3 seconds |
| Horsepower |
475 hp
@ 10,500 rpm |
| weight |
550 kgs
/ 1,213 lbs |
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The Atom V8 has a 900hp per ton power-to-weight
ratio |
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The Ariel Atom 500 is even more insane than the already outrageous
Ariel Atom.
The Atom 500 V8 is powered by a small V8 engine. With nearly
500 horsepower in a 550 kg (1,213 lb) package the Atom V8 boasts
one of the highest power to weight ratios ever for a production
car, at over 900 horsepower per ton.
The Ariel Atom V8 project first began back in 2007 as a special
model created in conjunction with RS Developments. The car features
the same RS (Russell Savory) designed supercharged, 2.4 litre
V8 engine connected to a 6 speed sequential Sadev gearbox driving
the rear wheels. The gearbox has power-on shift capability,
paddle gearchange with manual override as well as launch and
traction control.
The Ariel Atom V8 is identifiable from the standard Atom by
the twin rear intakes for intercoolers and unique anodized gold
color scheme for the chassis and wheels and carbon fibre panels
and carbon fibre aerofoils. Other features include chromemoly
aerofoil wishbones, multi-function steering wheel, Alcon 4 piston
caliper brakes and lightweight Dymag magnesium wheels.
Similar and related vehicles:
Ariel Atom 2
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