Ariel Atom - Revision history

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	The Ariel Atom was also used by [[Wrightspeed X1\|Wrightspeed]] to prototype the electric running gear for an entirely new production vehicle which Wrightspeed are raising funds to build. The Atom-based prototype, called the [[Wrightspeed X1\|X1]], also has incredible acceleration, reaching 60 mph in 3 seconds. Because the X1 is electric, it has the equivalent fuel consumption of 170 mpg.		The Ariel Atom was also used by [[Wrightspeed X1\|Wrightspeed]] to prototype the electric running gear for an entirely new production vehicle which Wrightspeed are raising funds to build. The Atom-based prototype, called the [[Wrightspeed X1\|X1]], also has incredible acceleration, reaching 60 mph in 3 seconds. Because the X1 is electric, it has the equivalent fuel consumption of 170 mpg.
	==Recent Changes==		===Recent Changes===
	*On December 17, 2010, [[Ariel]] builds a '''Ariel Atom Mugen Tuned Special''' to celebrate it's 10th birthday. This new lightweight model will be as track focused as ever, using [[Honda]]’s K20Z naturally aspirated Type R engine to its full potential. The Mugen-prepared powerplant also develops an impressive 270 hp out of a 2.0-liter displacement, which should be more than enough for performance-hungry customers. The Type R Honda is the best 2.0-liter normally aspirated [[engine]] available. The Atom Mugen will be presented at the 2011 Autosport Show in Birmingham, UK.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/12/ariel-to-celebrate-atoms-10th.html]		*On December 17, 2010, [[Ariel]] builds a '''Ariel Atom Mugen Tuned Special''' to celebrate it's 10th birthday. This new lightweight model will be as track focused as ever, using [[Honda]]’s K20Z naturally aspirated Type R engine to its full potential. The Mugen-prepared powerplant also develops an impressive 270 hp out of a 2.0-liter displacement, which should be more than enough for performance-hungry customers. The Type R Honda is the best 2.0-liter normally aspirated [[engine]] available. The Atom Mugen will be presented at the 2011 Autosport Show in Birmingham, UK.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/12/ariel-to-celebrate-atoms-10th.html]
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	The Ariel Atom was also used by [[Wrightspeed X1\|Wrightspeed]] to prototype the electric running gear for an entirely new production vehicle which Wrightspeed are raising funds to build. The Atom-based prototype, called the [[Wrightspeed X1\|X1]], also has incredible acceleration, reaching 60 mph in 3 seconds. Because the X1 is electric, it has the equivalent fuel consumption of 170 mpg.		The Ariel Atom was also used by [[Wrightspeed X1\|Wrightspeed]] to prototype the electric running gear for an entirely new production vehicle which Wrightspeed are raising funds to build. The Atom-based prototype, called the [[Wrightspeed X1\|X1]], also has incredible acceleration, reaching 60 mph in 3 seconds. Because the X1 is electric, it has the equivalent fuel consumption of 170 mpg.
	==Recent Changes==		==Recent Changes==
	*On December 17, 2010, [[Ariel]] builds a '''Ariel Atom Mugen Tuned Special''' to celebrate it's 10th birthday. This new lightweight model will be as track focused as ever, using [[Honda]]’s K20Z naturally aspirated Type R engine to its full potential. The Mugen-prepared powerplant develops an impressive 270 hp out of a 2.0-liter displacement, which should be more than enough for performance-hungry customers. The Type R Honda is the best 2.0-liter normally aspirated [[engine]] available. The Atom Mugen will be presented at the 2011 Autosport Show in Birmingham, UK.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/12/ariel-to-celebrate-atoms-10th.html]		*On December 17, 2010, [[Ariel]] builds a '''Ariel Atom Mugen Tuned Special''' to celebrate it's 10th birthday. This new lightweight model will be as track focused as ever, using [[Honda]]’s K20Z naturally aspirated Type R engine to its full potential. The Mugen-prepared powerplant also develops an impressive 270 hp out of a 2.0-liter displacement, which should be more than enough for performance-hungry customers. The Type R Honda is the best 2.0-liter normally aspirated [[engine]] available. The Atom Mugen will be presented at the 2011 Autosport Show in Birmingham, UK.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/12/ariel-to-celebrate-atoms-10th.html]
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	Image:Ariel Atom Mugen lead.jpg		Image:Ariel Atom Mugen lead.jpg

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	* [http://www.motorauthority.com/news/roadsters/ariel-launches-new-atom-3/ Ariel launches new Atom 3]		* [http://www.motorauthority.com/news/roadsters/ariel-launches-new-atom-3/ Ariel launches new Atom 3]
	* [http://jalopnik.com/5453003/ariel-slashes-entry+level-atom-3-price-to-49980 Ariel Slashes Entry-Level Atom 3 Price to $49,980]		* [http://jalopnik.com/5453003/ariel-slashes-entry+level-atom-3-price-to-49980 Ariel Slashes Entry-Level Atom 3 Price to $49,980]
			* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/12/ariel-to-celebrate-atoms-10th.html Ariel to Celebrate Atom’s 10th Anniversary with Mugen-Tuned Special]

	'''Enthusiast Sites & Community Forums'''		'''Enthusiast Sites & Community Forums'''

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	*On December 17, 2010, [[Ariel]] builds a '''Ariel Atom Mugen Tuned Special''' to celebrate it's 10th birthday. This new lightweight model will be as track focused as ever, using [[Honda]]’s K20Z naturally aspirated Type R engine to its full potential. The Mugen-prepared powerplant develops an impressive 270 hp out of a 2.0-liter displacement, which should be more than enough for performance-hungry customers. The Type R Honda is the best 2.0-liter normally aspirated [[engine]] available. The Atom Mugen will be presented at the 2011 Autosport Show in Birmingham, UK.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/12/ariel-to-celebrate-atoms-10th.html]		*On December 17, 2010, [[Ariel]] builds a '''Ariel Atom Mugen Tuned Special''' to celebrate it's 10th birthday. This new lightweight model will be as track focused as ever, using [[Honda]]’s K20Z naturally aspirated Type R engine to its full potential. The Mugen-prepared powerplant develops an impressive 270 hp out of a 2.0-liter displacement, which should be more than enough for performance-hungry customers. The Type R Honda is the best 2.0-liter normally aspirated [[engine]] available. The Atom Mugen will be presented at the 2011 Autosport Show in Birmingham, UK.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/12/ariel-to-celebrate-atoms-10th.html]
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	~~mage~~:Ariel Atom Mugen lead.jpg		Image:Ariel Atom Mugen lead.jpg
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	==Specifications==		==Specifications==

Silver Knight at 02:33, 18 December 2010

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	The '''Ariel Atom''' is a high performance sports car made by the [[Ariel\|Ariel Motor Company]] based in Somerset, England. It is unusual in the respect that the [[chassis]] ''is'' the body, and therefore lacks a roof, windows and other features commonly found on road cars. It is available with a range of engines; the top of the range being a [[supercharger\|supercharged]] [[Honda Civic]] [[Type-R]] [[Honda K engine#K20 engine\|K20 engine]] and a Supercharged 2.0 Litre 300hp 250 ft/lbs [[GM Ecotec engine]] both of which can reach speeds rivaling those of much more expensive automobiles. Although the top speed of approximately 140-150 mph is relatively tame compared to more exotic sports cars, the high power-to-weight ratio (approximately 500 bhp/ton) affords it incredible acceleration and control through corners because there is no large amount of weight to throw it out of the turn.		The '''Ariel Atom''' is a high performance [[sports car]] made by the [[Ariel\|Ariel Motor Company]] based in Somerset, England. It is unusual in the respect that the [[chassis]] ''is'' the body, and therefore lacks a roof, windows and other features commonly found on road cars. It is available with a range of engines; the top of the range being a [[supercharger\|supercharged]] [[Honda Civic]] [[Type-R]] [[Honda K engine#K20 engine\|K20 engine]] and a Supercharged 2.0 Litre 300hp 250 ft/lbs [[GM Ecotec engine]] both of which can reach speeds rivaling those of much more expensive automobiles. Although the top speed of approximately 140-150 mph is relatively tame compared to more exotic sports cars, the high power-to-weight ratio (approximately 500 bhp/ton) affords it incredible acceleration and control through corners because there is no large amount of weight to throw it out of the turn.

	The Ariel Atom has received great media interest, most recently when it was featured on the Discovery Channel and tested by [[Jeremy Clarkson]] on BBC motoring television programme [[Top Gear]], where it lapped their test track faster than a [[Porsche Carrera GT]], and also creatively re-arranged Clarkson's face because of the open canopy's lack of wind protection. A still image from the show circulated heavily around the time of the show's premiere. The car is featured in the video game Project Gotham Racing 2 for the Xbox console, Project Gotham Racing 3 and Project Gotham Racing 4 for the Xbox 360 console and TOCA Racedriver 3 for the PC, Xbox and PS2.		The Ariel Atom has received great media interest, most recently when it was featured on the Discovery Channel and tested by [[Jeremy Clarkson]] on BBC motoring television programme [[Top Gear]], where it lapped their test track faster than a [[Porsche Carrera GT]], and also creatively re-arranged Clarkson's face because of the open canopy's lack of wind protection. A still image from the show circulated heavily around the time of the show's premiere. The car is featured in the video game Project Gotham Racing 2 for the Xbox console, Project Gotham Racing 3 and Project Gotham Racing 4 for the Xbox 360 console and TOCA Racedriver 3 for the PC, Xbox and PS2.
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	The Ariel Atom was also used by [[Wrightspeed X1\|Wrightspeed]] to prototype the electric running gear for an entirely new production vehicle which Wrightspeed are raising funds to build. The Atom-based prototype, called the [[Wrightspeed X1\|X1]], also has incredible acceleration, reaching 60 mph in 3 seconds. Because the X1 is electric, it has the equivalent fuel consumption of 170 mpg.		The Ariel Atom was also used by [[Wrightspeed X1\|Wrightspeed]] to prototype the electric running gear for an entirely new production vehicle which Wrightspeed are raising funds to build. The Atom-based prototype, called the [[Wrightspeed X1\|X1]], also has incredible acceleration, reaching 60 mph in 3 seconds. Because the X1 is electric, it has the equivalent fuel consumption of 170 mpg.
	==Recent Changes==		==Recent Changes==
	*On December 17, 2010, [[Ariel]] builds a '''Ariel Atom Mugen Tuned Special''' to celebrate it's 10th birthday. ~~The~~ new lightweight model will be as track focused as ever, using [[Honda]]’s K20Z naturally aspirated Type R engine to its full potential. The Mugen-prepared powerplant develops an impressive 270 hp out of a 2.0-liter displacement, which should be more than enough for performance-hungry customers. The Type R Honda is the best 2.0-liter normally aspirated [[engine]] available. The Atom Mugen will be presented at the 2011 Autosport Show in Birmingham, UK.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/12/ariel-to-celebrate-atoms-10th.html]		*On December 17, 2010, [[Ariel]] builds a '''Ariel Atom Mugen Tuned Special''' to celebrate it's 10th birthday. This new lightweight model will be as track focused as ever, using [[Honda]]’s K20Z naturally aspirated Type R engine to its full potential. The Mugen-prepared powerplant develops an impressive 270 hp out of a 2.0-liter displacement, which should be more than enough for performance-hungry customers. The Type R Honda is the best 2.0-liter normally aspirated [[engine]] available. The Atom Mugen will be presented at the 2011 Autosport Show in Birmingham, UK.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/12/ariel-to-celebrate-atoms-10th.html]
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	==Specifications==		==Specifications==

Silver Knight at 02:30, 18 December 2010

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	The Ariel Atom was also used by [[Wrightspeed X1\|Wrightspeed]] to prototype the electric running gear for an entirely new production vehicle which Wrightspeed are raising funds to build. The Atom-based prototype, called the [[Wrightspeed X1\|X1]], also has incredible acceleration, reaching 60 mph in 3 seconds. Because the X1 is electric, it has the equivalent fuel consumption of 170 mpg.		The Ariel Atom was also used by [[Wrightspeed X1\|Wrightspeed]] to prototype the electric running gear for an entirely new production vehicle which Wrightspeed are raising funds to build. The Atom-based prototype, called the [[Wrightspeed X1\|X1]], also has incredible acceleration, reaching 60 mph in 3 seconds. Because the X1 is electric, it has the equivalent fuel consumption of 170 mpg.
			==Recent Changes==
			*On December 17, 2010, [[Ariel]] builds a '''Ariel Atom Mugen Tuned Special''' to celebrate it's 10th birthday. The new lightweight model will be as track focused as ever, using [[Honda]]’s K20Z naturally aspirated Type R engine to its full potential. The Mugen-prepared powerplant develops an impressive 270 hp out of a 2.0-liter displacement, which should be more than enough for performance-hungry customers. The Type R Honda is the best 2.0-liter normally aspirated [[engine]] available. The Atom Mugen will be presented at the 2011 Autosport Show in Birmingham, UK.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/12/ariel-to-celebrate-atoms-10th.html]
	==Specifications==		==Specifications==

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	* [http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/ ~~www.arielmotor.co.uk]~~ Ariel Motor Company website		* [http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/ Ariel Motor Company website]
	* [http://www.arielatom.com/ ~~www.arielatom.com]~~ Ariel Atom North America website		** [http://www.arielatom.com/ Ariel Atom North America website]
	* [http://www.~~atomclub~~.~~com~~/~~forum Owners club discussion forum and best source of~~ Atom ~~technical info~~]		** [http://www.openwheelers.co.nz/ Australia Official Distributor website]
			*** [http://www.openwheelers.co.nz/newmodel/faq.htm Ariel Atom FAQ]

			'''News & References'''

	* [http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/24/somebody-screen-ariel-atom-gets-optional-windshield/ Somebody screen! Ariel Atom gets optional windshield]		* [http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/24/somebody-screen-ariel-atom-gets-optional-windshield/ Somebody screen! Ariel Atom gets optional windshield]
	* [http://www.autocar.co.uk/popups/video.asp?AR=215770 Video of Autocar's 0-100 Run]		* [http://www.autocar.co.uk/popups/video.asp?AR=215770 Video of Autocar's 0-100 Run]
	* [http://www.brammo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=101 Press release regarding Ariel's being manufactured in USA by Brammo]		* [http://www.brammo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=101 Press release regarding Ariel's being manufactured in USA by Brammo]
	* [http://www.openwheelers.co.nz/newmodel/faq.htm Ariel Atom FAQ]
	* [http://www.openwheelers.co.nz/ www.openwheelers.co.nz] Australia Official Distributor website (also formerly distributors in New Zealand)
	* [http://www.motorauthority.com/news/roadsters/ariel-launches-new-atom-3/ Ariel launches new Atom 3]		* [http://www.motorauthority.com/news/roadsters/ariel-launches-new-atom-3/ Ariel launches new Atom 3]
	* [http://jalopnik.com/5453003/ariel-slashes-entry+level-atom-3-price-to-49980 Ariel Slashes Entry-Level Atom 3 Price to $49,980]		* [http://jalopnik.com/5453003/ariel-slashes-entry+level-atom-3-price-to-49980 Ariel Slashes Entry-Level Atom 3 Price to $49,980]

			'''Enthusiast Sites & Community Forums'''
			* [http://www.atomclub.com/forum Owners club discussion forum and best source of Atom technical info]

	[[Category:Sports cars]]		[[Category:Sports cars]]
	[[Category:Ariel]]		[[Category:Ariel]]

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	* [http://www.openwheelers.co.nz/ www.openwheelers.co.nz] Australia Official Distributor website (also formerly distributors in New Zealand)		* [http://www.openwheelers.co.nz/ www.openwheelers.co.nz] Australia Official Distributor website (also formerly distributors in New Zealand)
	* [http://www.motorauthority.com/news/roadsters/ariel-launches-new-atom-3/ Ariel launches new Atom 3]		* [http://www.motorauthority.com/news/roadsters/ariel-launches-new-atom-3/ Ariel launches new Atom 3]
			* [http://jalopnik.com/5453003/ariel-slashes-entry+level-atom-3-price-to-49980 Ariel Slashes Entry-Level Atom 3 Price to $49,980]

	[[Category:Sports cars]]		[[Category:Sports cars]]
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