Saturday, February 13, 2010

Ariel Atom 3

Anyone who has ever asked me what my dream car is has always gotten the same response... The Ariel Atom... yes I know the car is manufactured in the UK but who could deny having a street legal track car powered by a Honda K20 engine that can go 0 to 60 in under 3 seconds... Anyways for those who weren't aware... yes this is my dream car i will have a mid life crisis with this car and i promise you will want to be around for it because you will definitely want to ride. This car is as bare bones as it gets, meant to weight nothing, handle on a rail, and plant you everytime you tap the throttle. YUM!






Specifications - Ariel Atom 3 - Base Price $49,980

Drivetrain

  • Engine : '09 Honda K20 (Drive By Wire)
  • Transmission : 6-speed Close-Ratio Syncromesh

Chassis

  • Bronze Welded DOM/ERW Steel Tubing
  • Powder Coated
  • Left Hand Drive
  • Aluminum Bulkheads

Brakes

  • Standard - PBR Single Piston Floating
  • Sport Version - Wilwood Dynalite
  • Track Version - Alcon

Suspension

  • Double unequal length fabricated wishbones
  • Lightweight fabricated uprights
  • Rocker Arm/Pushrod Type
  • Adjustable Rod Ends
  • Adjustable Push Rods

Steering

  • Rack and Pinion cast alloy steering rack
  • Quick Ratio

Body

  • Non-structural composite panels

Dimensions

  • Length 3410mm (134 inches)
  • Height 1195mm (47 inches)
  • Width 1798mm (70.5 inches)
  • Track 1600mm (63 inches)
  • Wheelbase 2345mm (92.3 inches)

Curb Weight

  • 1,375 lbs

Power-to-Weight

  • 6.3 lbs/bhp (219bhp)
  • 5.6 lbs/bhp (245bhp)
  • 4.6 lbs/bhp (300bhp)

Performance

  • 0-60 sub 3 seconds
  • 0-100-0 sub 11 seconds

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