Ariel Atom 3.5R full spec reproduced verbatim from Ariel literature; to return to the original story and comments
Engine Type:
2.0 K20Z Honda 4 cylinder i-VTEC, Eaton type supercharger system with charge cooler, Aluminium alloy block, cylinder head, baffled engine oil sump,
Displacement
1998cc
Bore & Stroke
86mm x 86mm
Valvetrain
Chain drive DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Power
350 BHP @ 8400 rpm
Torque
330Nm @ 6100 rpm
Gearbox
6 Speed + reverse aluminium alloy casing
Sequential pneumatic paddle shift with clutchless up and downshifts
Interchangeable gear sets and final drive
Adjustable limited slip differential
Billet aluminium bell housing
Stage 4 uprated clutch friction and pressure plates
Fuel system
Indirect multi-port grouped fuel injection
Continuous flow Marwal 3.5 bar electric fuel pump
Twin fuel filters
40 litre aluminium fuel tank
Electrical
Electronic coil over plug ignition
Hondata engine management system
Thatcham 2 Stirling Transponder Immobiliser system
Cooling
Electric coolant pump
Front mounted fabricated radiator
Remote oil cooler
Intake
Ram air box system
ITG foam air filter
Exhaust
4 – 2 –1 fabricated stainless steel exhaust manifold
Stainless silencer, twin outlet
Chassis
Bronze welded 57mm, 38mm, 25mm diameter ERW /CDS steel tube
Aluminium bulkheads
Phosphated, powder coated finish
Right or left hand drive
Suspension
Double unequal length TIG welded fabricated wishbones front and rear Outboard adjustable rod ends front and rear
Lightweight fabricated uprights front and rear
Adjustable suspension pushrods front and rear
Aluminium bell cranks front and rear, needle roller bearings
Ohlins TTX adjustable inline reservoir dampers front and rear
High grade alloy steel Ohlins coil springs
Steering
Rack and pinion cast alloy steering rack 1.7 turns lock to lock
Collapsible offset steering column
Adjustable inboard joint and outboard rod ends
305mm race suede covered steering wheel
Braking
Front: 290mm ventilated discs with 4 piston callipers
Rear: 290mm ventilated discs with 4 piston callipers
Tilton aluminium racing pedal box
Twin master cylinders adjustable front/rear brake bias
Parking brake
Wheels
Front: 7Jx15
Rear:8Jx16
TyresFront:195/50R15
Rear245/45R16
Body
Non structural composite panels woven cloth/chopped strand mix
Nose cone, nose cone cover, body tub, engine cover, air box,
screen
Seating
Twin seat unit composite woven cloth, 5 position adjustment
2" E Approved four point quick release full harnesses
Instruments
LCD Digital display, speedometer and tachometer, water temperature, fuel level, odo, tripWarning lights:Ignition, lights on, handbrake/low brake fluid low oil pressure, main beam, indicators, alarm
Dimensions
Length3410
Track 1600 front and rear
Height1195
Wheelbase2345
Width1890
Weight550kg
Road Pack
Front/rear sidelights, removable headlamps, front/rear indicators,
side repeaters, rear fog lamp, reverse lamp, number plate lamp.
3 way closed loop catalytic converter, front and rear mudguards, rear engine
cover, road mirrors, parking brake, horn, electric fan.
Performance:
0-60 mph2.60 seconds (0-100kph)
0-100 mph6.00 seconds (0-165kph)
Top speed155 mph
Prices:
Atom prices from £26,296.00 + VAT
Atom 3.5R with options illustrated: £69,756.00 + VAT