Ariel Atom 500 V8 - Page 2 - Team-BHP

Rehaan · 29th February 2008, 22:10

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Originally Posted by BUSA

Crazy, it should do 0 - 100 in less then 2 secs IMO and do around 300 kmph(Has to be limited)

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Originally Posted by extreme_torque

Less than 2 seconds... no wayyy!

LESS than 2 seconds.

NO WAY.
Sorry i just had to say that again!

This might provide some perspective >
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...kest-cars.html (Acceleration List - Worlds Quickest Cars)

I really wonder how on earth this car is going to put the power down! Sounds like it has the potential to be one big smoke-ball, but given the history of the atom, i expect some good stuff!

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Scooby STi · 29th February 2008, 23:42

That 2.4L V8 is almost F1esque, peak power is at 11,500RPM. It'd be awesome to see a Caterham vs Ariel dogfight on a track, stuff of dreams. Yea Shan2nu is right, the engine weight will be similar to the Type R unit, makes for a mental fast car.

Shan2nu · 1st March 2008, 01:00

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I really wonder how on earth this car is going to put the power down! Sounds like it has the potential to be one big smoke-ball, but given the history of the atom, i expect some good stuff!

If you've seen JC drive the 300bhp version on TG, you'l notice that even though he has smoked and spun around in most powerful cars. He never lost control of the Atom (not even when he was flooring it around corners).

The thing about small, high revving engines is that there's never too much torque coming in too quickly. With more than 11000 revs at hand, it will have a large powerband to play around with.

This is gonna be one stunning performer.

Shan2nu

Amien · 3rd July 2008, 23:48

No, Im not talking about the 1001hp Bugatti, That car is way to heavy. I'm talking about the sheer insanity that is the Ariel Atom 500 V8.

the Caterham RS V8

and the Caparo T1

So if you wanted to commit suicide via insane car, What would you choose?

i'd go with the Atom, because I like how it looks.

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Sankar · 3rd July 2008, 23:53

Ariel Atom would be the natural upgrade for any self respecting biker who wishes to go for a Sunday morning drive. So i would choose that

Cyrus43 · 3rd July 2008, 23:55

Its the Catterham for me anyday. I just love its classic old school looks

Godfather · 4th July 2008, 00:00

There is a nice TopGear Video on Youtube about this car.. check it..

Goddy

1Day · 4th July 2008, 00:49

Ariel atom all the way. I am thinking of doing there one day racing school here in chicago but its too bloody expensive for 1 day(almost 2k) for 2.5k I can get 3 days at another school, oh well, lets see if i decide to do the partial one. I am afraid I would want one..

Amien · 4th July 2008, 01:02

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Originally Posted by Godfather

There is a nice TopGear Video on Youtube about this car.. check it.

Goddy

Would you be so kind as to provide a link please? Theres tons of fake/badly tagged stuff on there and i dont feel like searching :(

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Originally Posted by 1Day

Ariel atom all the way. I am thinking of doing there one day racing school here in chicago but its too bloody expensive for 1 day(almost 2k) for 2.5k I can get 3 days at another school, oh well, lets see if i decide to do the partial one. I am afraid I would want one..

xD that's awesome, And i believe that you! Damn thing runs like its on rails!
PS: do post about it if you get to drive one around a track yourself

dinar · 4th July 2008, 01:24

great cars the engine in the ariel and the caterhram, is one fine machine, built by joining two hayabusa engine the capacity is 2.6 liter and it produces 500bhp... now that an engine.

iraghava · 4th July 2008, 01:29

I'll take the Ariel Atom please!

Cyrus43 · 4th July 2008, 01:49

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Originally Posted by dinar

great cars the engine in the ariel and the caterhram, is one fine machine, built by joining two hayabusa engine the capacity is 2.6 liter and it produces 500bhp... now that an engine.

Im sorry but you are mistaken. The Atom has a toyota engine with a turbo. And the Atom that has been shown is not the production spec.

1orren1 · 4th July 2008, 02:17

Definitely the Caparo T1, guaranteed to kill.

Jeremy had one hell of a time in that car...

prabhuav · 4th July 2008, 02:29

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Im sorry but you are mistaken. The Atom has a toyota engine with a turbo. And the Atom that has been shown is not the production spec.

the v8 is no toyota engine. it is a high revving monster. possibly a supercharged twin hayabusa..

v1p3r · 4th July 2008, 02:43

I'll take the Caterham, please. Always loved those, and this seems to be a great interpretation of an iconic design.

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Scooby STi BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore, Ann Arbor Posts: 51 View My Garage	That 2.4L V8 is almost F1esque, peak power is at 11,500RPM. It'd be awesome to see a Caterham vs Ariel dogfight on a track, stuff of dreams. Yea Shan2nu is right, the engine weight will be similar to the Type R unit, makes for a mental fast car. __________________ EAT MY DUST!!

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Amien BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 51 Infractions: 0/2 (8)	1000HP Per Tonne No, Im not talking about the 1001hp Bugatti, That car is way to heavy. I'm talking about the sheer insanity that is the Ariel Atom 500 V8. the Caterham RS V8 and the Caparo T1 So if you wanted to commit suicide via insane car, What would you choose? i'd go with the Atom, because I like how it looks. Note from Mod : Please see the ANNOUCEMENTS section for the instructions on how to upload pictures to Team-BHP correctly as per the rules. Last edited by Rehaan : 4th July 2008 at 07:28. Reason: Please see note in post.
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3rd July 2008, 23:53	#20 (permalink)
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: TRV Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	Ariel Atom would be the natural upgrade for any self respecting biker who wishes to go for a Sunday morning drive. So i would choose that __________________ "Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports... all others are games." Ernest Hemingway

3rd July 2008, 23:55	#21 (permalink)
Cyrus43 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BOMBAY....not mumbai!! Posts: 2,132 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (4)	Its the Catterham for me anyday. I just love its classic old school looks __________________ *CYRUS "FIAT CRAZY BAVAJI"* DHABHAR........ IM BACCKKKKK!!!!!**

4th July 2008, 00:00	#22 (permalink)
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1Day Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago/Delhi Posts: 1,219 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Ariel atom all the way. I am thinking of doing there one day racing school here in chicago but its too bloody expensive for 1 day(almost 2k) for 2.5k I can get 3 days at another school, oh well, lets see if i decide to do the partial one. I am afraid I would want one.. __________________ 400hp of awesome fun!! The Almighty Corvette KILR RYD = Vette Ordered Red/Grey Premium GT-R (Hopefully Aug delivery)

4th July 2008, 01:24	#25 (permalink)
dinar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: goa Posts: 400	great cars the engine in the ariel and the caterhram, is one fine machine, built by joining two hayabusa engine the capacity is 2.6 liter and it produces 500bhp... now that an engine.

4th July 2008, 01:29	#26 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,098 View My Garage	I'll take the Ariel Atom please! __________________ A good compromise leaves everyone mad.

4th July 2008, 02:17	#28 (permalink)
1orren1 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 46	Definitely the Caparo T1, guaranteed to kill. Jeremy had one hell of a time in that car... __________________ Levels of Genius or Insanity vary with Success... Alcohol does not cause hangovers, Waking up does !!

4th July 2008, 02:43	#30 (permalink)
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR - chasing cars... Posts: 4,136 View My Garage	I'll take the Caterham, please. Always loved those, and this seems to be a great interpretation of an iconic design. __________________ *Peace is a lie, there is only passion.*

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