28 Sep, 2009
Ariel, Road Cars

How does a 2.8 liter 400 horsepower V8, spinning at 10,000rpm sound to you? No, it’s not the latest from Modena, this is a Hartley H1 V8 set up in a 1300lbs Ariel Atom. Yep, 400hp and 1300lbs; the owner claims 0-60 times under 3 seconds and we believe him. If you don’t think so, check the clip after the jump.
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31 Aug, 2009
Ariel, Road Cars

No Doors, No Roof, No Compromise!
That’s the motto of the guys who created the Ariel Atom. This is truly a case of “if it doesn’t need it, it hasn’t got it” and exactly what we like to hear. If you don’t know about the Ariel Atom, you really only need to know 300hp and 1500lbs and 0-60 in 3 seconds! With some work you can get them registered for street use; this one of course is registered and has license plates. Check the video after the jump. …Read More »