|
Price |
|
£124,850 (about $193,506) |
Production |
|
25 |
|
Engine |
3
liter DOHC V8 |
Weight |
1213
lbs |
|
Aspiration |
natural |
Torque |
268
lb-ft |
|
HP |
475
hp @ 10,500 rpm |
HP/Weight |
2.6
lbs per hp |
|
HP/Liter |
158.3 hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
-- |
|
0-62 mph |
under 2.3 seconds |
Top Speed |
170
mph |
(from Ariel Press
Release) ATOM V8
The Atom V8 is here!
After three years of development the latest version of the iconic
Ariel Atom is released. 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. Described as the ‘Savile Row of the Automotive World’ Ariel are
taking the handmade and exclusive nature of the ultra high
performance Atom to another level.
To be built in a Limited
Edition of just 25 cars the Atom V8 builds on the success of the
normally aspirated and supercharged Honda engined cars, which
continue in production alongside the V8. Every car and engine will
be individually numbered and the Atom V8 will be built to suit
individual customer requirements as regards specific use, whether
road, track or race. The ultra low volume nature of Ariel’s
production means that the very personal relationship between them
and their customers allows for a completely tailor made car.
Said Simon Saunders,
Director of Ariel, ‘There are things that can be done in low volume
production that the big manufacturers can’t, won’t or daren’t do so
we make a virtue of our size, our skills and the unique qualities
that hand built production can bring to our cars. The Atom V8
demonstrates this right down to selection of gear ratios for
individual use.’
Race specification
components are specified throughout the Atom V8 and reflect the
extraordinary levels of performance that the car offers. With over
500bhp available the Atom V8 has a power to weight ratio in excess
of 900bhp per tonne. (Ferrari Enzo 434bhp per tonne, Bugatti Veyron
530bhp per tonne, GP2 single seater 850bhp per tonne). Race car
acceleration and up to 200mph for this ultimate Atom set a new level
in trackday cars.Couple this with full road registration and the
Atom V8 truly is a ‘race car with number plates’.
Centre of the Atom V8 is
the lightweight 3 litre normally aspirated engine built for Ariel in
the USA. Flat plane crank, forged pistons, chain driven double
overhead cam with 4 valves per cylinder and revving to 10,500 rpm,
the all alloy and aluminium engine has race car specification
throughout. Dry sump lubrication, 8 throttle bodies with sequential
fuel injection and ceramic coated stainless exhaust are all part of
the standard specification and, due to the compact nature of the
engine, the installation fits perfectly in to the Atom engine bay.
Each engine is individually tested, signed off and numbered to match
the number of the car. Although producing around double the power of
a normally aspirated Atom, the engine has been built and tuned for
drivability. Ariel’s knowledge and close relationship with their
customers means that they have an in depth understanding of the
demands on the cars and
not only what customers want but what they need.
Drive is through a Sadev
6 speed sequential race gearbox with adjustable limited slip
differential and gearsets to suit individual customer choice.
Gearchange is via a paddle airshift system which makes up-changes in
40 milliseconds and down-changes in 50 milliseconds with the
capability of 5 downshifts in less than a second. The programmable
nature of the system allows Ariel to build in safeguards for
customers plus have an auto upAriel Motor Company Limited is
registered in the UK. Company Number 6712165 shift and cued
down-shift capability. The ability to carry out flat upshifts
without lifting the throttle coupled with 500bhp will give the Atom
V8 the most remarkable acceleration seen in a production vehicle
ever.
The inboard pushrod
suspension of the standard Atom has been uprated for the V8 with
chromoly aerofoil section wishbones and pushrods coupled with
magnesium wheels to reduce unsprung weight. Dampers and springs have
been developed specifically for the Atom V8 and feature lightweight
aluminium monotubes with remote reservoirs giving 3 individual way
adjustment (high speed compression, low speed compression, rebound)
which is coupled with a unique 4 way spring stiffness adjuster. For
the driver who wants to set the car up for different uses, different
tracks and personal preferences this gives the ultimate
adjustability.
New instrumentation and
switchgear reflect the track focus of the car. An all new LCD
display has shift light, gear position and programmable functions to
show a range of car and engine information, with parameter set
master alarms, for up to 15 channels. Main functions are set to
display continuously and the driver can scroll through information
from air, water, oil and gearbox temperatures to fuel, oil and
manifold pressures if required.
Behind the paddle change
sits a new panel housing the normal Atom road controls plus tiered
switchgear for adjustable traction and launch controls, wet/dry
settings, gearbox settings, LCD display and menu functions. With
data logging facility built in the Atom V8 gives as much, or as
little information as the driver needs or wants.
The unique bronze welded
Atom chassis has additional structural braces in the engine
compartment and every V8 chassis will be finished in a special gold
powder coat special to the limited edition of 25 cars. Proven over
many years the Atom chassis is not only light and structurally
superb but has been proven to give outstanding levels of occupant
protection. Bodywork on the V8 is a mixture of composite woven
cloth and carbon fibre with front and rear adjustable carbon fibre
aerofoils as standard. The very high specification of the Atom V8
and the time spent developing the car on track and Somerset roads
gives a result that is ready to put on any race track in the world
and also drivable on the road.
For 25 customers, who
are passionate about their driving, this will be the ultimate
trackday tool and with 20 cars pre-ordered the Limited Edition will
quickly be sold out.
‘Our aim is to put the
passion back in to driving and our motto at Ariel is Serious Fun.’
said Simon Saunders, ‘The Atom V8 is one more step to keeping that
passion alive and is about as serious as fun gets!’
Ariel Atom V8 - Specification
Engine Type:
Ariel/Hartley 75 degree odd fire V8, offset cam drive
Disp: 3,000 cc
Aluminium alloy block, cylinder head, aluminium cases and sump
Flat plane crank, forged aluminium pistons
Chain drive DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Power
Road 475 BHP @ 10,500 rpm Torque 363 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Race 500 BHP @ 10,600 rpm Torque 385 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Oil System
4 Stage dry sump – 3 scavenge, 1 pressure
12 litre capacity aluminium fabricated tank
Aluminium oil cooler, Pro-lite oil hoses & aluminium fittings
Clutch
Hydraulic184mm Twin organic race disc
Gearbox
6 speed sequential + reverse aluminium alloy casing
Hydraulic clutch
Paddle shift with flat shift capability
Auto shift capability
Gear ratios 1st 13/37
2nd 15/32
3rd 19/32
4th 23/32
5th 21/25
6th 24/25
Final drive 13/56
Adjustable limited slip differential
Fuel system
8 Throttle bodies with sequential port fuel injection
Continuous flow 255 ltrs/hr electric fuel pump
Twin fuel filters
40 litre aluminium fuel tank
Electrical
Electronic coil over plug ignition
DTA S80Pro engine management system with dual map
Data logger output
Adjustable full 4 wheel traction control, Launch control,
Wet/dry control
High discharge sealed race battery
Thatcham 2 immobiliser system
Cooling
Pressurised, twin high performance electric coolant pumps
Twin aluminium fabricated radiators
Exhaust
Twin 4 – 1 ceramic coated fabricated exhaust manifolds
Ceramic coated stainless silencer
Catalytic converter
Chassis
Bronze & TIG welded ERW /CDS steel tube
Aluminium bulkheads
Phosphated & powder coated gold finish
Right or left hand drive
Suspension
Double unequal length chromoly aerofoil tube fabricated
wishbones
Outboard adjustable race grade rod ends front and rear
Lightweight fabricated uprights front and rear
Adjustable chromoly aerofoil tube pushrods front and rear
Aluminium bell cranks front and rear, needle roller bearings
Inboard 3 way adjustable monotube dampers with remote reservoirs
4 way adjustable alloy steel springs
Steering
Rack and pinion cast alloy steering rack 1.7 turns lock to
lock
Collapsible offset steering column
Adjustable inboard joint and outboard rod ends
300mm race suede covered steering wheel
Braking
Front: 290mm ventilated crescent grooved discs, 4 piston
calipers
Rear: 290mm ventilated crescent grooved discs, 4 piston calipers
Aluminium racing pedal box
Twin master cylinders adjustable front/rear brake bias
Parking brake
Wheels
Front: 7Jx15 5 spoke magnesium
Rear: 8Jx16 5 spoke magnesium
Tyres
Front: 205/50R15
Rear 245/45R16
Body
Carbon fibre, woven cloth composite mix
Carbon fibre aerofoil package front and rear
Seating
Twin seat unit composite woven cloth, 5 position adjustment
3” FIA Approved six point quick release full harnesses
Instruments
LCD display CAN interface to engine management system
Gearshift lights, gear position indicator, warning lights
Selectable display for speed, rpm, fuel level, fuel pressure,
voltage,
water temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature, gearbox
temperature,
airflow, manifold pressure, air temperature.
Parameter master alarm for all channels
Dimensions
Length 3695 Width 1848
Height 1195 Wheelbase 2345
Weight
550kg
Performance
0-60mph (100kph) less than 2.3 seconds (e)
0-100mph (160kph) less than 5.4 seconds (e)
Top speed 170mph (275kph) road 200mph (320kph) race
Price
£124,850.00 plus VAT
