Its hard to wrap your brain around the performance specs on the atom v8, 060 in under 2. The series was preceded by two specials in december 2010, the first of which was aired on 21 december and entitled east coast road trip, with the special being an exception to others in that it had. Jeremy clarkson challenges the ariel atom to prove more fun than a motorbike with astounding results. The ariel atom burst on to the lightweight sportscar scene with unique styling, insane performance, and unmatched driving enjoyment. Tinted side panels are utilized on all ariel atom 3r. The atom is as quick a bugatti off the mark and can corner like an f1 car with a superlight exoskeleton chassis holding it all together. Unofficially, ariel reckons this v8 atom will go from zero to 60mph in 2. James may puts the ariel atom v8 through its paces, in the brand new series of top gear. Jul 12, 2018 pound for pound, price for performance, there has never been a more focused production sports car than the ariel atom and the new atom 4 takes things up a notch. Top gear define a qualifying vehicle as a roadlegal production car on roadlegal tires that has sufficient ride height to clear a standard speed bump. Aerial atom v8 powertest james may ventures to the top gear test track to put the aeriel atom v8 through its paces. The character is a play on the anonymity of racing drivers fullface helmets, with the running joke that nobody knows who or what is inside the stigs racing suit.
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. It got that title in 2005, and by 2011 the ariel atom outdid itself by setting a lap record at the top gear test track. Tiff and jonny take on the gurston down hill climb in the ridiculous ariel atom v8. Ariel atom v8 vs 600bhp rallycross citroen ds3 vs bmw hp4 superbike drag. James drives the ariel atom v8, part series 16, episode 1 top gear live. Jan 25, 2011 james may puts the ariel atom v8 through its paces, in the brand new series of top gear. Ariel atom 500 v8 laptimes, specs, performance data. Nov 23, 2010 unofficially, ariel reckons this v8 atom will go from zero to 60mph in 2. Jan 25, 2011 the faceless test driver drove the atom at such blistering a pace that it clocked a lap time of 1. Exposed to the elements, the driver enjoys a digital racing dash layout, an aluminum seat, a. Every performance road car that comes to the top gear test track eventually ends up in the hands of our tame racing driver. The faceless test driver drove the atom at such blistering a pace that it clocked a lap time of 1.
I want that car so bad ive heard now i could get a v8 aerial atom for only. Jeremy tries to convince the middleaged men of the world not to buy a midlife crisis motorbike, buy the stunning ariel atom instead. Its then up to the stig to see what this distinctive little. Its unique, its original and nothing else comes close. The new stig takes the aerial atom v8 for a spin, but how will it fair round the track. But which car will come out victorious during a powertest between the lexus lfa. Find out how they got on when they swapped their racing cars for the suzuki liana or the kia ceed. Ariel atom, ariel nomad, ariel north america ariel atom 3s. Ariel atom v8 s price is almost 245,180 us dollars, and its more cheaper than bugatti veyron.
Click past the jump to read more about the 2014 ariel atom police car. The ariel atom 3r is well connected to the road with bespoke adjustable suspension dampers soaking up curves on even the most spirited drives. After three years of development the latest version of the iconic ariel atom is released. The series was preceded by two specials in december 2010, the first of which was aired on 21 december and entitled east coast road trip, with the special being an exception to others in that it had more studio segments. In 2011, he appeared on top gear, driving the ariel atom v8 in a race against a bmw srr around the top gear test track. Jan 25, 2011 aerial atom v8 powertest james may ventures to the top gear test track to put the aeriel atom v8 through its paces. The limited production ariel atom 500 v8 featured a 373 kw 500 bhp.
The stig some say that his face appears on highvalue stamps in sweden. The ariel atom 3s took this to the next level and this final edition offering will be no different. Well, altough we cant drive this car on public road, but if you are rich, maybe you can buy ariel atom v8 and can drive on the track. It looks like captain slow is getting all the fun lately. Race car engineering and quality components outclassing every car in its field. May 08, 2014 jeremy tries to convince the middleaged men of the world not to buy a midlife crisis motorbike, buy the stunning ariel atom instead. The sixteenth series of top gear aired during 2011 on bbc two and consisted of 6 episodes, beginning on 23 january and concluding on 27 february. Every so often something comes along which changes the way we think. The ariel atom features a prominently visible chassis i. The all new ariel atom 4 is the latest atom featuring a new turbocharged 2. Mar 31, 2016 tiff and jonny take on the gurston down hill climb in the ridiculous ariel atom v8. Top gear test drive ariel atom v8 legendado youtube.
New ariel atom 4 prepares to slaughter cars 10 times its price. Jun 04, 2014 click past the jump to read more about the 2014 ariel atom police car. Ariel atom, ariel nomad, ariel north america ariel atom. I havent driven the v8, but a few years ago i did a few laps in an ariel atom 3. The engine has been mapped using ariels own ecu developed specifically for the atom 4, while launch and traction control are now available as optional extras derived from the atom v8. James drives the ariel atom v8, part series 16, episode 1. As james may recalled, driving the v8 atom is one of the great motoring experiences of my life. The stigs primary role is setting lap times for cars tested on the show. Ariel atom, ariel nomad, ariel north america ariel atom 4. Pound for pound, price for performance, there has never been a more focused production sports car than the ariel atom and the new atom 4 takes things up a notch. Is the ariel atom v8 the fastest accelerating car on the. James drives the ariel atom v8, part 12 series 16, episode 1. The car was purchased in 2017 by the seller, who has since added approximately 7k of its 21k indicated miles. Jeremy, richard and james get bored series 21, episode 3.
Nobody knows it at the time but it will become an icon. The stig is a character on the british motoring television show top gear. Ariel atom, ariel atom 2, ariel atom 3, ariel atom 3 mugen limited edition only 10. Top gear is back with a shiny new series and on your screens. Please read top gears code of conduct link below before posting. Ariel atom, ariel nomad, ariel north america news ariel. Each ariel atom is built to order for its owner, who can choose from a variety of available options. A special black metallic finish covers the signature exoskeleton chassis tubes of the ariel atom 3r, helping to accentuate the smooth curves of the tubular steel structure. In february 2008, ariel announced its latest atom variant, the ariel atom 500 v8. May, 2011 james drives the ariel atom v8, part series 16, episode 1 top gear live. Stig power laps or the latest chris harris drives, you can find all the iconic films here. The ariel atom is a roadlegal, highperformance sports car made by the ariel motor company based in crewkerne, somerset, england, and under license in north america by tmi autotech, inc.
On 23 january 2011, the ariel atom v8 500 set the lap record around the top gear test track, with a time of 1. Even though the atom is constantly evolving and is now in its 3rd iteration, there is one constant, our promise of offering one of the most extreme vehicles on the planet. The atom v8 also held the top gear power lap record for two years. Exposed to the elements, the driver enjoys a digital racing dash layout, an. Captain slow drives the anabolic 500bhp ariel atom v8. Ariel atom 500 v8 finished a lap of top gear track in 1 minute and 15. The 86 is of course, a paredback, drivers car fitted with a 2.
The astonishingly fast ariel atom offers speed demons an entirely unique driving experience. You can now have an ariel atom v8 of your own, well, a 1. In performance the atom surpasses practically any vehicle. This is the full list of official power lap times on the top gear test track. The real ariel atom v8 was a limited edition with only 25 cars built worldwide. We can walk you through what options may be best suited for you, whether it is having some fun on a track, cruising around town, or simply riding on some canyon roads or winding mountain passes. Watch the ariel atom v8 around the top gear track in the hands of the stig. Famous for innovative engineering, advanced design solutions and performance oriented vehicles, ariel, founded in 1898, is one of the oldest names in british motoring history. Mar 25, 2016 the new stig takes the aerial atom v8 for a spin, but how will it fair round the track. All our tv channels and s4c are available to watch live through bbc iplayer, although some programmes may.
May, 2011 captain slow drives the anabolic 500bhp ariel atom v8. Aerial atom v8 power lap the stig top gear youtube. And perhaps youve heard, that guy has done some time behind the wheel. Dec 16, 2014 it has 125 fewer horsepower than a roadtuned limitededition atom v8, and 15 fewer horsepower than the recently announced u. Ariel atom, ariel nomad, ariel north america ariel atom 3r. Top gear breaks in the ariel atom v8 500 top speed.
List of top gear test track power lap times wikipedia. This 2007 ariel atom is powered by a supercharged 2. Bbc two top gear, series 16, episode 1, aerial atom v8. Ariel atom v8s price is almost 245,180 us dollars, and its more cheaper than bugatti veyron. With the introduction of the ariel atom 4, it only seemed necessary to give the ariel atom 3s a proper send off. Every so often f1 drivers past and present grace the top gear studio, but whos the fastest. Ariel atom v8 vs 600bhp rallycross citroen ds3 vs bmw hp4 superbike drag race. Five things we know about the upcoming bmw 4 series. The ariel atom has swept the minds of car enthusiasts around the world since its uk debut in the early 2000s. The ariel atom vs a supercar selection top gear series 16.
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