Ariel’s wild 400-horsepower Atom 4R makes the old Atom V8 feel slow
With Stig at the wheel, the Atom 4R lapped the Top Gear test track in 1 minute and 13.7 seconds. A modified version of the Civic Type R's 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine delivers 400 horsepower. The car beat classics like the Pagani Huayra and Lamborghini Sesto Elemento. The Ariel Atom has long been one of the wildest, most track-focused cars on the planet, and 18 months ago the small British manufacturer launched the 4R. This little beast uses the same engine as the Honda Civic Type R, and has already proven itself to be faster than the previous Atom king; the flagship V8 that appeared in Top Gear in 2011. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); In the latest video in the ongoing Stig Laps series on YouTube, the iconic and mysterious rider returns behind the wheel of the Atom to see what more than a…
K24’s rebadged Ariel Atom could be the ultimate track toy
This Atom is fully powered by a Honda K24 four-cylinder engine and a massive Garrett turbocharger. The Atom's suspension and brakes have also been extensively upgraded. Connected to the Honda engine is a six-speed transmission with a Wavetrac limited-slip differential. If you want a dedicated track car or the ultimate canyon carver, you could, like many people do, head straight to a Porsche dealership and buy the keys to a new or used 911. But if you want something a little less conventional and a little faster, this heavily modified 2016 Ariel Atom 3S could satisfy your needs. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Every Ariel Atom is unique, and while the standard car is impressive, the seller of this one has made a dizzying array of modifications to it. Those changes start with the powertrain, as the original engine has been removed and replaced…
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