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Ariel Atom 4 2.0 (320 Hp)
Overall Rating
Ariel Atom:
The Ariel Atom is a road-legal high performance open-wheel car made by the British Ariel Motor Company based in Crewkerne, Somerset, England, and under license in North America by TMI Autotech, Inc. at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia.
There have been eight Ariel Atom generations to date: Ariel Atom, Ariel Atom 2, Ariel Atom 3 Ariel Atom 3. 5, Ariel Atom 3S, Ariel Spec:Race Atom, Ariel Atom 500 V8 Limited Edition , and the Ariel Atom 4. The limited production Ariel Atom 500 V8 featured a 373 kW V8 engine. The Ariel Atom 4 uses a turbocharged 2. 0 litre engine, also used in the Honda Civic Type R, with 3-stage boost....(Read more on Wikipedia)
4 Overview:
Ariel Atom (4). With 420 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 595 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 2.8 s). The top speed reaches 260 km/h. A two-seater convertible designed for open-top driving pleasure. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Ariel Atom 4 is a highly specialized, low-volume track car, and as such, it has not undergone Euro NCAP safety testing. Its design prioritizes lightweight performance over conventional passive safety features.
2.0 (320 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The turbocharged Honda K20C engine delivers phenomenal power and torque, providing supercar-rivalling acceleration and an exhilarating driving experience. Its lightweight chassis maximizes the engine's potential.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is secondary in a vehicle of this nature. While not terrible for its performance, it's designed for spirited driving, not efficiency. Expect moderate consumption under normal use, higher on track.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivalled acceleration and handling dynamics
- • Lightweight and agile chassis
- • Engaging and pure driving experience
- • Reliable Honda K20C engine
- • Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
Cons:
- • Extremely limited practicality and comfort
- • No weather protection (optional screen)
- • High purchase price and running costs
- • Not suitable for daily driving
- • Minimal safety features compared to conventional cars
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ariel |
| Model: | Atom |
| Generation: | 4 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (320 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Roadster |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 320 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 160.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 420 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K20C |
| Engine displacement: | 1996 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, i-VTEC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.9 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 2.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 2.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 260 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 1.9 kg/Hp, 537.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 1.4 kg/Nm, 705.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 2.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 595 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3520 mm mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm mm |
| Height: | 1122 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2390 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 195/50 R16 ZZR; 255/40 R17 ZZR |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16; 9J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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