2008 Ariel Atom 500-- Bad Ass!!!!
The first one was god like with 300hp... can you imaging what 500hp is going to be like in this thing O.O cant wait to see if the stig gets ahold of this.
engine RS Developments RST-V8 90º V8 w/Dry Sump Lubrication
position Mid, Transverse
aspiration Supercharger
block material Aluminum Alloy
valvetrain DOHC, 5 Vales per Cyl
fuel feed Injection
displacement 2400 cc / 146.46 cu in
power 372.9 kw / 500 bhp @ 10000 rpm
specific output 208.33 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 1000.0 bhp per tonne
body / frame Aluminum Chassis
driven wheels 4WD
wheel type Dymag Carbon Fibe
front brakes Ventilated Discs w/Alcon 4-Piston Calipers
rear brakes Ventilated Discs w/Alcon 4-Piston Calipers
steering Rack and Pinion
weight 500 kg / 1102.5 lbs
transmission Sadev 6-Speed Sequential
0 - 60 mph 2.9 seconds
0 - 100 mph 6.9 seconds
Ariel announce the latest version of the Atom - the Ariel Atom 500, powered by a small V8 engine. With over 500bhp in a 500kilo package the Atom 500 will boast one of the highest power to weight ratios ever for a production car, ever. At over 1000bhp per tonne the Atom 500 will be the ultimate statement in performance and is destined to be made in a limited edition.
The V8 powered Atom is the first of some exciting developments from Ariel due to be released though 2008 and builds on the growing reputation that the company has for putting the passion back into driving and producing cars that are fun to drive as well as fast both on and off the track.
The 500 started life as a one off special project with RS Developments in 2007 and features the Russell Savory designed 2.4 litre V8 engine coupled to a 6 speed sequential Sadev gearbox. Developing over 500bhp at 10,000rpm the supercharged engine features all alloy construction, 5 valves per cylinder and a dry sump. The gearbox will have flatshift capability, a paddle gearchange with manual override as well as launch and traction controls.
Recognisable by the twin rear intakes for intercoolers the Atom 500 will feature a unique colour scheme for chassis, wheels and bodywork combined with carbon fibre panels and carbon fibre aerofoils. Other features will include chromemoly aerofoil wishbones, integrated function steering wheel, Alcon 4 pot caliper brakes and Dymag magnesium wheels.
Said Simon Saunders, Director of Ariel, 'This is an interesting project for us and an experimental departure from what we normally produce. For a few customers the Atom 500 will be the ultimate expression of lightweight performance and represents the outer limits of what is achievable in a road registered car. We also use this sort of project to explore the possibilities of how we can improve our standard cars. The Honda engined production cars already combine all the elements that we want in an Atom and by pushing the envelope to these sorts of extremes we can further improve the breed'.
The Atom 500 will be produced in Somerset at the new Ariel factory with the first car available from Spring this year. Prices have not yet been finalised but Ariel's commitment to performance for value will ensure that the Atom 500 is competitive in cost as well as performance.
With the standard Atom 300 already achieving sub 3 second times to 60mph and sub 7 second times to 100mph, the 500 will take this one stage further with record breaking production car possibilities.
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