Ariel Atom

Ross · Post by **Ross** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:57 pm

Just wondered if anyone on here has driven the Atom? I have pasengered in one once but, all I remember is getting my face grit blasted by cars in front wearing an open face helmet :lol: ! However the rush the Atom gave has never really worn off!! I really fancy one eventually. The idea of a 600bhp/ton car that weighs like a fag packet and is RELIABLE is really appealing right now. I cant get over how much the are worth though

Anyone got any feed back on them?

James Breadvan · Post by **James Breadvan** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:12 pm

Not yet, but I sold my spare gearbox to an owner who binned his at spa. Gave him a couple of engine bits as well so he's promised me a ride I just need to talk him into letting me drive :-D

lsop · Post by **lsop** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:25 pm

Awesome cars!!! I can remember following one at the Ring in the pouring rain and the driver was still out there!!!!

Mind you will be great to see the new one when it is out!

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArtic ... om/231545/

lsop · Post by **lsop** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:38 pm

I do wonder what the what the new one will do to Clarksons face though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ieELygQPE

Post by **Ben** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:34 pm

Doh - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LYqsNW3bz ... re=related

Post by **Ben** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:36 pm

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oRjOX--lW ... re=related

323ian · Post by **323ian** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:17 am

I had the pleasure of being taken round Cadwell in the top of the range supercharged one with the AP brakes and words cant describe what the experience was like!!!
The guy did say it was a 50k plus car though!

The sense of acceleration was scary! 8)

Ross · Post by **Ross** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:25 am

I cant get over how much they cost!!

James Breadvan · Post by **James Breadvan** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:19 pm

They only make 100 a year. Why not go for a radical if it's going to be used mostly on the track, they're quicker