Atom X - Tour Of Event and V8 First Look

As I work at Ariel, I attended Atom X, celebrating 10 years of the Ariel Atom.
At the event, Ariel finally unveiled the V8 Atom 500, with a small speech from Mr Tom Siebert about the car.

Spec:
Price - £146, 699
Performance - 0-62mph in 2.4s (est.) 0-100mph in 5.2s (est)
Engine - Ariel/Hartley 3000cc V8
Power to Weight - 909bhp/Tonne
Transmission - 6 Speed Robotised Clutchless Paddle-Shift Manual, Rear Wheel Drive
Max. Power - 500bhp @ 10,500rpm
Max. Torque - 284lb ft @7750rpm
Weight - 550kg

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

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[averywarrington]

Wow. This is absolutely amazing. I would do anything for a job at Ariel. Building cars is my dream. This is totally amazing. Love this car. 2.4 seconds. Goodness estimate or not thats so fast. I want one!

[shutup69er]

@averywarrington thanks for your support mate :) i feel so lucky to work there

[MrBosonboy]

If only it came in an optional manual gearbox, then it would be, undoubtably, the best car to drive, ever.

[SiIXEN037]

definitely going to get the regular edition, not this one, way too expensive and looks too much like Formula 1 car...