How fast is a Ariel Atom 500 V8?
How fast is a Ariel Atom 500 V8?
2010 Ariel Atom 500 V8 0-60, quarter mile, specs
| 0-60 mph | 2.2 seconds |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 275 kph / 171 mph |
| Curb weight | 550 kilograms (1213 pounds) |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Displacement | 3000 cubic centimeters (3.0 liters / 183 cubic inches) |
Is the Ariel Atom V8 road legal?
The Ariel Atom V8 is a road-legal sports supercar that uses a V8 engine, while the latest uses a civic type R. A unique feature of all supercars is that they can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than four seconds. Its low ratio of weight to power allows it to get to a top speed of 180 miles per hour.
How much does a Ariel Atom V8 cost?
Today, the V8-powered Atom is no more. The company built the Atom 500 in extremely limited numbers each at a cost of around $200,000 when new. But, the Atom as a whole lives on. Ariel still builds the street-legal track toy alongside the off-road-focused Nomad and its Ace motorcycle.
Are Ariel Atoms legal in Australia?
According to Ariel, the Atom 4 will be put through ADR (Australian Design Rules) certification allowing it to go on sale from 2019.
How much horsepower does an Ariel Atom V8 have?
500-horsepower
The 500-horsepower eight-cylinder version of Ariel’s no-nonsense track car has a magnificent soundtrack. Back in 2012, Ariel decided to build an Atom with a 500-horsepower V8 engine. Aside from being one of the quickest-accelerating cars on the planet, it also sounds wonderful.
Can you drive an Ariel Atom on the road?
According to the North American Ariel website, the Atom is not a “federalized vehicle” but “many Atom owners have followed the laws of their home state and registered their vehicles for road use.” So, we know that the Atom can technically be driven on U.S. roads if you follow the rules in your state.
Can you drive an Ariel Atom on the road UK?
The Ariel Atom is available to drive at circuits and venues up and down the UK. See TrackDays’ full range of Ariel Atom driving experiences below.
What engine is in the Ariel Atom 500?
V8
Ariel Atom 500 (V8) – 25/25 Introduced in February 2008, the Ariel Atom 500 featured a 500 horsepower 3.0 liter John Hartley-designed V8 engine, carbon fiber body panels and aerofoils, chromoly aerofoil wishbones, an integrated function steering wheel, Alcon four-piston brake calipers, and Dymag magnesium wheels.
What engine is in the Ariel Atom V8?
The Atom V8 uses a US-built, 3.0-litre, 32-valve Hartley V8 engine, originally developed from two Suzuki motorcycle engines grafted together, but much developed since.
