ariel atom 2009 sports racing
The Ariel Atom is a high performance sports car produced by the Ariel Motor Company based in Somerset, England. It’s fascinating that the chassis is the body, & therefore lacks a roof, windows & other features commonly found on road cars. It’s available with a range of engines; the top of the range being a supercharged Honda Civic Type-R K20 engine & a Supercharged 2.0 Litre 300hp 250 ft/lbs GM Ecotec engine both of which can reach speeds rivaling those of much more expensive automobiles. Although the top speed of approximately 140-150 mph is relatively tame compared to more exotic sports cars, the high power-to-weight ratio (approximately 500 bhp/ton) affords it incredible acceleration & control through corners because there is no large amount of weight to throw it out of the turn.
Specifications:
- 0-60 mph : 3.5 sec. (2.88 sec. Supercharged)
- Top Speed: 140 mph, 225 km/h (155 mph, 249Km/h Supercharged)
- Power: 220 bhp and 300 bhp Supercharged
- Weight: 600 kg
- Transmission: Honda 6-Speed Close Ratio Manual w/ Reverse
- Base model – $35,000
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Amazing car and one interesting about the Ariel company, is that it has only seven employees. Its rated the best car in this category.