Ariel Atom V8
10-16-2010, 07:39 PM
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10-18-2010, 02:02 AM
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^^ ubercooper, you are on to something IMO.
An Atom owner in England had a highly boosted Honda version, with stronger axles, clutch, etc. and big slicks. He took it to the strip and it did wheelies!
I happen to know first hand that Atoms only handle really well with 275+ rear tires. I'm in contact with the factory, and begged them to mount bigger rears on the V8 car. But they chose to use 245 rears, and said it would be ok because it has traction control.
I now wonder if the real reason for the smallish rear tires is to prevent wheelies (and maybe broken axles).
An Atom owner in England had a highly boosted Honda version, with stronger axles, clutch, etc. and big slicks. He took it to the strip and it did wheelies!
I happen to know first hand that Atoms only handle really well with 275+ rear tires. I'm in contact with the factory, and begged them to mount bigger rears on the V8 car. But they chose to use 245 rears, and said it would be ok because it has traction control.
I now wonder if the real reason for the smallish rear tires is to prevent wheelies (and maybe broken axles).
10-18-2010, 06:45 PM
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Are these thing considered an "open wheel car"? Something Lone Star PCA in Houston does not allow on their DE's.
10-23-2010, 12:44 AM
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'that might take a few feverish Ariel addicts aback is that the 500 is likely to cost around £140,000 depending on your exact specification'.
standard atom version with honda engine costs very reasonable below $50K if I am not mistaken, so, what all the crazy premium goes for? just v8 engine?
standard atom version with honda engine costs very reasonable below $50K if I am not mistaken, so, what all the crazy premium goes for? just v8 engine?
140K GBP = almost $220K USD at current exchange rates. That's crazy money for that car. For $150k you could take a chance on Dennis Palatov's DP1 w/ the same engine, 4-wheel drive, and a better aero package. http://www.dpcars.net/dp1.htm
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