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Post #1 Fri, Jul 25, 12:26 PM
zzUltimaGTRzz
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 I never thought this was possible. The atom has always been about low weight and simplicity. I never thought they´d shove a (small) V8 in there!

The only thing that can compare to this in terms of power to weight ratios is the Caparo T1! Granted, this will never be as fast as the T1, but it´s waaaaaaay cheaper!
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Post #2 Fri, Jul 25, 8:43 PM
realcarsarehandmade
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 The real question is, comparing it to the t1, how flammable is it?
Michael Schumacher - Ein Deutscher der einen Ferrari fuhr...was fur ein schuner Anblick das war.
FC Bayern fur immer!
Post #3 Fri, Jul 25, 10:53 PM
Atomic2
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Quote from realcarsarehandmade
The real question is, comparing it to the t1, how flammable is it?
this was the engine that was supposed to go into the T1, and powers the catarham V8
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Post #4 Fri, Jul 25, 11:00 PM
realcarsarehandmade
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Quote from Atomic2
this was the engine that was supposed to go into the T1, and powers the catarham V8
So...it wont light on fire like the T1 is prone to? Not the engine...the car.
Michael Schumacher - Ein Deutscher der einen Ferrari fuhr...was fur ein schuner Anblick das war.
FC Bayern fur immer!
Post #5 Sat, Jul 26, 7:29 AM
ElStiesen
Supercar Messiah - 1051

 As the Atom has not much downforce 500hp is too much. Looks good on paper but makes no sense.
Post #6 Mon, Jul 28, 2:45 PM
Developing Problems
New User - 203

 Did they add any downforce?
Post #7 Tue, Jul 29, 7:06 AM
2998ccCSL
Kiwimousekönen! - 23512

 if they haven't added low speed DF or a way to restrict power and torque, it's gonna be awful to drive.

Also. 4WD? Owen, you fool . if it does have 4WD, it might have the grip it need to be road tolerable.
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Post #8 Tue, Jul 29, 10:51 PM
nojapcraplol
New User - 4

 more grunt. just imagine what would happen to jeremy clarkson's face if he was in this...
Post #9 Sun, Aug 3, 6:33 PM
zzUltimaGTRzz
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Quote from Developing Problems
Did they add any downforce?
Unfortunately, no. The car will be an absolute nightmare.
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Post #10 Sat, Aug 9, 12:42 PM
enzoluke
New User - 4

 Any ideas on price?
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Post #11 Thu, Sep 4, 7:18 PM
Atomic2
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Quote from Developing Problems
Did they add any downforce?
yes, actually they did. the aero kit that was once optional on the earlier atoms is now standard. it has a giant rear wing and sizable front wings. did you even see images of it?
http://www.supercars.net/carpics/4203/2008_Ariel_Atom5001.jpg
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Post #12 Tue, Sep 30, 12:10 AM
2Blown2
Senior Member - 334

 If they keep the topspeed limited to 155mph, than it may have a chance to impress with lower speed handling, assuming that it is remotely possible to keep the power to the ground. Also, the extra weight from the V8 is going to throw the center of mass, so high-speed stability might be a joke even in a straight line, and most certainly add oversteer issues.
Post #13 Tue, Nov 18, 6:28 AM
Hevy Metulz
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 I can drive this in the new Mario Kart. In all seriousness, I love it.
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/gaming/33712-gran-turismo-5-wish-car-list.html

If this list is real, I will finally have my dream race, AMC Gremlin, Chevy Chevette, Geo Metro, and Cadillac Cimmaron.
Post #14 Sat, Nov 22, 4:37 PM
stillmanlievano
New User - 9

 I wonder what it sounds like?!!
Post #15 Mon, Sep 28, 3:57 AM
Sam Cool
New User - 64

 W....T....F?!?..., seriously this absolutely makes no what so ever, please tell me this isn't there idea to compete against the Caparo T1.
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