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Old 01-23-2007, 07:10 PM
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Ariel Atom

The Ariel Atom is an impressive go-Kart i say, but with Honda engine that put out 310 hp.

1st link is top gear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k20jZVM1HzU
2nd link is the site.
http://www.arielatom.com/

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Seen it! Love it! Want it!
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i wish i could buy one just for fun
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Originally Posted by rotaryWizard
Retail goes for 29K

you sure about that? from their own website, the used base units go for 22,000 pounds = $45,000 USD.

http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/used.htm

They list a used supercharged (300 hp) unit for 38,000 pounds, or $75,000. That's USED pricing...
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Originally Posted by mysql101
you sure about that? from their own website, the used base units go for 22,000 pounds = $45,000 USD.

http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/used.htm

They list a used supercharged (300 hp) unit for 38,000 pounds, or $75,000. That's USED pricing...
eeee....your right, is it 45K. Damn, that just kill it.
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my car and the ariel atom share the same light-weight battery.
that is pretty much where the comparison ends. LOL!!

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Leno has one, and those cars are flippin sick, would make for a fun daily lol
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sweet ride, shows that cars don't have to have massive power to be fun
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VTEC!!! think its k20z engine or could be civic engine?
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They said a Civic Type-R engine, K20A I'm assuming.
How cool would that thing be with a 13b? More powwa and less weight!


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0-60 in like 3 secs ... and handles like the batmobile with the turning hooks. ha ha ha ha
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Would love to have one, since that top gear came out the demand for them has put the price way higher than it started
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When I first saw that episode, I had to change my pa.... gotta go change my pants again.....
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lame thing is about it, if its your daily driver, can't drive it when it rain even in L.A.
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There are also Ariel Atoms made in the US, in Oregon I think, They us the GM Ecotec, which is also an option in the UK. They can be certified for street use here if your state DMV is lenient, but I still would not want to drive one on the street.
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The fastest one is a supercharged K20Z3. They also offer a few different Ecotec's with VVT. A supercharged K20 is a dream.
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