W T F? V8 atom?

Discussion in '2008 Ariel Atom 500 V8' started by zzUltimaGTRzz, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. #1 zzUltimaGTRzz, Jul 25, 2008
    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!
     
  2. #2 realcarsarehandmade, Jul 25, 2008
    The real question is, comparing it to the t1, how flammable is it?
     
  3. #3 Atomic2, Jul 25, 2008
    this was the engine that was supposed to go into the T1, and powers the catarham V8
     
  4. #4 realcarsarehandmade, Jul 26, 2008
    So...it wont light on fire like the T1 is prone to? Not the engine...the car.
     
  5. #5 1812Sith, Jul 26, 2008
    As the Atom has not much downforce 500hp is too much. Looks good on paper but makes no sense.
     
  6. #6 Developing Problems, Jul 28, 2008
    Did they add any downforce?
     
  7. #7 2998ccCSL, Jul 29, 2008
    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 <A BORDER="0" HREF="http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?displayFAQ=y"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="pitlane/emoticons/angry.gif"></A>. if it does have 4WD, it might have the grip it need to be road tolerable.
     
  8. #8 noobtsuki, Jul 29, 2008
    more grunt. just imagine what would happen to jeremy clarkson's face if he was in this...
     
  9. #9 zzUltimaGTRzz, Aug 3, 2008
    Unfortunately, no. The car will be an absolute nightmare.
     
  10. #10 enzoluke, Aug 9, 2008
    Any ideas on price?
     
  11. #11 Atomic2, Sep 4, 2008
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    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
     
  12. #12 2Blown, Sep 30, 2008
    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.
     
  13. #13 Hevy Metulz, Nov 18, 2008
    I can drive this in the new Mario Kart. In all seriousness, I love it.
     
  14. #14 Detamoso, Nov 22, 2008
    I wonder what it sounds like?!!
     
  15. #15 Dragonspirit, Sep 28, 2009
    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.
     
  16. #16 arsenalfc, Mar 16, 2010
    i think it will go boom when started up
     
  17. #17 XXSuckerXX, Jun 8, 2010
    anyone think this is a t1 rival?
     

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