![]() New instrumentation and switchgear reflect the track focus of the car. For the driver who wants to set the car up for different uses, different tracks and personal preferences this gives the ultimate adjustability. Dampers and springs have been developed specifically for the Atom V8 and feature lightweight aluminium monotubes with remote reservoirs giving 3 individual way adjustment (high speed compression, low speed compression, rebound) which is coupled with a unique 4 way spring stiffness adjuster. The inboard pushrod suspension of the standard Atom has been uprated for the V8 with chromoly aerofoil section wishbones and pushrods coupled with magnesium wheels to reduce unsprung weight. The ability to carry out flat upshifts without lifting the throttle coupled with 500bhp will give the Atom V8 the most remarkable acceleration seen in a production vehicle ever. Company Number 6712165 shift and cued down-shift capability. The programmable nature of the system allows Ariel to build in safeguards for customers plus have an auto upAriel Motor Company Limited is registered in the UK. Gearchange is via a paddle airshift system which makes up-changes in 40 milliseconds and down-changes in 50 milliseconds with the capability of 5 downshifts in less than a second. Not only what customers want but what they need.ĭrive is through a Sadev 6 speed sequential race gearbox with adjustable limited slip differential and gearsets to suit individual customer choice. Ariel’s knowledge and close relationship with their customers means that they have an in depth understanding of the demands on the cars and Although producing around double the power of a normally aspirated Atom, the engine has been built and tuned for drivability. Each engine is individually tested, signed off and numbered to match the number of the car. Dry sump lubrication, 8 throttle bodies with sequential fuel injection and ceramic coated stainless exhaust are all part of the standard specification and, due to the compact nature of the engine, the installation fits perfectly in to the Atom engine bay. Flat plane crank, forged pistons, chain driven double overhead cam with 4 valves per cylinder and revving to 10,500 rpm, the all alloy and aluminium engine has race car specification throughout. Race car acceleration and up to 200mph for this ultimate Atom set a new level in trackday cars.Couple this with full road registration and the Atom V8 truly is a ‘race car with number plates’.Ĭentre of the Atom V8 is the lightweight 3 litre normally aspirated engine built for Ariel in the USA. (Ferrari Enzo 434bhp per tonne, Bugatti Veyron 530bhp per tonne, GP2 single seater 850bhp per tonne). With over 500bhp available the Atom V8 has a power to weight ratio in excess of 900bhp per tonne. Race specification components are specified throughout the Atom V8 and reflect the extraordinary levels of performance that the car offers. The Atom V8 demonstrates this right down to selection of gear ratios for individual use.’ Said Simon Saunders, Director of Ariel, ‘There are things that can be done in low volume production that the big manufacturers can’t, won’t or daren’t do so we make a virtue of our size, our skills and the unique qualities that hand built production can bring to our cars. The ultra low volume nature of Ariel’s production means that the very personal relationship between them and their customers allows for a completely tailor made car. ![]() ![]() Every car and engine will be individually numbered and the Atom V8 will be built to suit individual customer requirements as regards specific use, whether road, track or race. To be built in a Limited Edition of just 25 cars the Atom V8 builds on the success of the normally aspirated and supercharged Honda engined cars, which continue in production alongside the V8. ![]() ![]() Described as the ‘Savile Row of the Automotive World’ Ariel are taking the handmade and exclusive nature of the ultra high performance Atom to another level. Offering a power to weight ratio previously only found in single seat race cars the Atom V8 brings unparalleled levels of performance to the driver who wants the ultimate trackday car. The Atom V8 is here! After three years of development the latest version of the iconic Ariel Atom is released. ![]()
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