[hl0m4n]

what would win in a race atom or exigeS? they are both go kart type cars with amazing handling and speed. seems like a close match no? and the exige is about $50000 cheaper lol.

[ward]

I think your pricing info is suspect

[SpecC]

since when did the atom cost 110,000?

[E90ice]

some people are really bored

[lvwirelessguy]

An ATOM can beat a superbike around the track, it wouldnt break a sweat killing the ExigeS

[DM1]

Originally Posted by cars4lyfe

which engine in the atom? they're different vehicles but I would say the atom would win in a race

Atom has a Civic Type R engine supercharged to 300 bhp, that's 600bhp per ton,.. and £20,000 around $28,000 USD, it would kill the ExigeS

I want one!!!!

[hl0m4n]

would it be a close match? im surprised they didn't use an exige s to test against the atom in their episode. instead they used a sport bike but exige s would have been more fun to watch.

when i built my atom it was about $110k lol.

[///Matt]

The Atom, as far as I've seen, is around $50k American..... and it's as fast as Ferrarri's. The Atom is NUTS.

[///Matt]

Also, just noted the Exige has less horsepower and weighs more.

[Cadillac Johnson]

There's 5 different motors you can choose from in the Atom.. They all dont have 300hp.

I posted this in the other Atom thread, but here it is again;

2.2L Ecotech - $35,000
2.4L Ecotech - $38,000
2.0L Ecotech supercharged - $40,000
2.0L Honda K20 - $40,250
2.0L Honda K20 supercharged - $45,750

[Noize]

Pssh. The slowest least modded atom would donkey stomp an Exige S. The C6 Z06 blew away the Exige on a track, and they said the Atom they had made the Z06 look like a minivan on track.

Seriously, it won't take many laps on an average track for the Atom to lap an Exige S.

[hl0m4n]

they are currently in the process of changing their motors. still using the same manufactureres but different motors. i don't got full details.

they were also thinking of a $250k 500hp car redlining 10-12k but that didn't get into production. could you imagine that?

[spacedogg]

No contest:

Top Gear Test Track

1. Koenigsegg CCX (with TG spoiler) 1.17.6
2. Pagani Zonda F 1.18.4
3. Maserati MC12 1.18.9
4. Ferrari Enzo 1.19.0
5. Ariel Atom (Supercharged Honda Type R Engine) 1.19.5
6. Porsche Carrera GT 1.19.8
7. Koenigsegg CCX 1.20.4
8. Ascari KZ1 1.20.7
9. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 1.20.9
10. Ford GT 1.21.9
...
21. Mitsubishi Evo FQ 400 1.24.8
22. Noble 1.25.0
23. Lotus Exige S 1.25.1
24. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 1.25.7
25. Lamborghini Gallardo 1.25.8
26. Morgan Aero 8 GTN 1.25.9
27. BMW Z4 M 1.26.0
...
77. Lotus Elise 1.35.6

http://www.topgear.com/content/tgonb...times/thestig/

[533ogetnom]

Originally Posted by DM1

Atom has a Civic Type R engine supercharged to 300 bhp, that's 600bhp per ton,.. and £20,000 around $28,000 USD, it would kill the ExigeS

I want one!!!!

if the atom was that cheap i would have one already

[Couch]

Originally Posted by ///Matt

The Atom, as far as I've seen, is around $50k American..... and it's as fast as Ferrarri's. The Atom is NUTS.

Fast as Ferrari's? Try faster than a Carrera GT around the Top Gear track, just a few ticks slower than an Enzo (if I remember correctly).

I want one bad.

Edit: Just saw SpaceDogg beat me to the Top Gear punch.

[ward]

Originally Posted by Cadillac Johnson

There's 5 different motors you can choose from in the Atom.. They all dont have 300hp.

I posted this in the other Atom thread, but here it is again;

2.2L Ecotech - $35,000
2.4L Ecotech - $38,000
2.0L Ecotech supercharged - $40,000
2.0L Honda K20 - $40,250
2.0L Honda K20 supercharged - $45,750

where'd you find that info cadilac?

at www.arielatom.com the base price is $52,000 without such luxuries as fenders

if you know where I can get one for 35K I want one now

[aapriadi]

Originally Posted by ward

where'd you find that info cadilac?

at www.arielatom.com the base price is $52,000 without such luxuries as fenders

if you know where I can get one for 35K I want one now

he probably found it on ebay

[Cadillac Johnson]

hmm.. funny.

pricing info; http://www.automotivearticles.com/12...Atom_USA.shtml

pricing info at bottom of page, they did mention a 5-10% increase.

Automobile Mag test, 07' model; http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...07_Ariel_Atom/

Automobile Mag listed starting price at $36,853

So, unless Ariel bumped up the prices considerably since then, that was what I found. I had thought it was a little cheap, but whatever.

If Ariel says it's more, it's probly right.

Oh, also here's a thread from EvoM from a guy who bought one; http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=207306
He got it with the Honda motor, w/out charger. He did get a bunch of extra's, Alcon BBK, Hondata etc. He said expect it to be $50,000 optioned out, or as high as $60,000 loaded. Seems pretty inline with the pricing I listed considering the starting price of the base K20 model. Either way, check it out if you want some firsthand info from an owner.

[spacedogg]

I've heard the Ecotec engine is more desirable to some as it makes the Ariel better balanced and is more "torquey".

[Boostedg35]

if i was a track nut.. i would get one and be done with it.. too bad i need alot more out of a car then just track skills

[Boostedg35]

and i love this video

[Cadillac Johnson]

Originally Posted by spacedogg

No contest:

Top Gear Test Track

1. Koenigsegg CCX (with TG spoiler) 1.17.6
2. Pagani Zonda F 1.18.4
3. Maserati MC12 1.18.9
4. Ferrari Enzo 1.19.0
5. Ariel Atom (Supercharged Honda Type R Engine) 1.19.5
6. Porsche Carrera GT 1.19.8
7. Koenigsegg CCX 1.20.4
8. Ascari KZ1 1.20.7
9. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 1.20.9
10. Ford GT 1.21.9
...
21. Mitsubishi Evo FQ 400 1.24.8
22. Noble 1.25.0
23. Lotus Exige S 1.25.1
24. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 1.25.7
25. Lamborghini Gallardo 1.25.8
26. Morgan Aero 8 GTN 1.25.9
27. BMW Z4 M 1.26.0
...
77. Lotus Elise 1.35.6

http://www.topgear.com/content/tgonb...times/thestig/

I wonder why Top Gear has never tested the Caterham, I would imagine it could post times equal, if not better than the Atom.

Just seems strange considering Caterham is a UK manufacturer..

Also, I dont know if you guys are familiar with the Caparo T1, but it should take the number one spot by a fair margain when it's released.