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190bhp may not sound like much of a power output these days, but when it only has to move 500kg you have the makings of an exciting sports car, the unique Ariel Atom.
An almost total absence of body panels accounts for the appropriately named Atom's light weight. Chassis, driver's cabin and suspension components are all visible to the outside world. The ubiquitous Rover k-series provides power while suspension and handling can be tweaked for fast road or track to the customer's own requirements.
Ariel seem to have produced a true performance rival to Caterham and Westfield at a bargain price. |
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www.arielmotor.co.uk
Ariel official site | www.atomclub.com
Ariel Atom Owners Club |
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Specification
Metric Imperial |
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| Body |
Convertible
No Doors, 2 Seat |
| Layout |
Mid Engine,
Rear Drive |
| Gearbox |
5 Speed Manual |
| Top Speed |
135 mph 217 kmh |
0 - 30 mph 0 - 48 kmh |
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0 - 60 mph 0 - 100 kmh |
4.6 sec 4.8 sec |
0 - 100 mph 0 - 160 kmh |
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0 - 124 mph 0 - 200 kmh |
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0 - 186 mph 0 - 300 kmh |
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30 - 70 mph 48 - 113 kmh |
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Standing qtr Mile Standing Km |
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60 - 0 mph 97 - 0 kmh |
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0 - 100 - 0 mph 0 - 160 - 0 kmh |
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| New Price (UK) |
£n/a |
| Used Price (UK) |
£n/a - £n/a |
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| Cylinders |
4 |
| Capacity |
110 in3 1796 cc |
| Max Power |
190 bhp @7500rpm 139 Kw @7500rpm |
| Max Torque |
140 lb/ft @6000rpm 190 Nm @6000rpm |
| Power to Weight |
386 bhp/ton 0.28 Kw/Kg |
| Torque to Weight |
285 lbft/ton 0.38 Nm/Kg |
| Specific Output |
106 bhp/litre |
| Compression |
10.5:1 |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.15 X 3.50 in 80 X 89 mm |
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| Weight |
1102 lbs 500 Kg |
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| Wheels (F/R) |
6 X 14
6 X 14 |
| Tyres (F/R) |
185/60 VR14
185/60 VR14 |
| Fuel Capacity |
7.5 gal 34 L |
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| Category Rating 1 |
Money No Object 2 |
Costed Rating 3 |
Bargain Rating 4 |
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