Ariel Atom 3.5R

[baronbennyt]

Having completed 20 track days this year I’ve come to the conclusion that I need a lightweight back in my life again. I’ve therefore taken the plunge and put down a deposit on an Ariel Atom 3.5R after a test drive at Ariel’s base in Somerset last week. Maybe the perfect late summer’s day clouded my judgement! Time will tell…

[Carlososos]

That looks mega fun!!

[nexiviper]

Absolutely epic!

[Last Visit]

Love these. Good work.

[MrVert]

Awesome! I bet that’s going to be nuts!

Will be interesting to hear how it compares to the 3 - Eleven on track.

[WhisperingWasp]

Can't see how your judgement can be called into question with that! Nice one

[EdmondDantes]

Awesome, I’m sure this will be a beast on track! Totally different experience on track from your AMG, The K20 series of engines are great, cheap to service and from my experience extremely reliable! I had a 275bhp NA K20A (Dc5) engine in a EK civic that weighted roughly about 900kg, that was epic to drive.

[Fonzey]

Belter, enjoy! Look forward to a review

[Terzo123]

I experience 3 hot laps around Knockhill in a supercharged Atom last year. Sorry i don't know the model.

It was sensational, and totally altered my understanding of fast. Totally blew the 800bhp GTR I had just had a shot of, out the water.

I'm very jealous. Awesome car.

[Vocht]

Unbelievable. Absolute dream. Looking forward to following the thread!

[imperium]

Love these, I've done some track driving in an Atom and I've wanted one ever since. Look forward to your updates!

[baronbennyt]

Spec list for the Ariel Atom 3.5R:

- Atom 3.5R 350BHP
- 245BHP 6-speed
- 310BHP Supercharged upgrade for 245
- Upgrade to 3.5R 350BHP with side pods
- Sadev 6 speed sequential gearbox
- Baffled Sump
- Oil cooler system in side pod
- Aluminium Radiator
- Cat Bypass Pipe
- Alcon Big Brake Kit Front
- Alcon Big Brake Kit Rear
- Brakes discs as Atom V8 with horseshoe cut with orange brake calipers
- Remote brake bias adjuster
- Ohlins TTX dampers – 80 rear 60 front spring orange
- Adjustable wishbones short top – 3.5R camber setup
- Quick Release Steering Wheel
- No Side Panel Tags
- Fire Extinguisher Kit Plumbed In
- Reverse light same as rain light but white with no flash
- GPS Datalogger System Fitted
- FIA High Intensity Rain Light
- 3″ Seat Belts both sides
- V type crutch strap both sides
- Rear Towing Eye Kit Track Day
- Front Towing Eye Kit Track Day
- Wired in rain light to come on without lights
- 16″ Mag Wheels with track tyres 3.5R spec
- Stainless Fixings
- Aero deflectors
- Individual Carbon Seats Pair
- Locking Fuel Cap
- 3″ Belt Pads both sides – with Ariel logo
- Carbon fibre aerofoil front and mounts
- Carbon fibre aerofoil rear and mounts
- Carbon fibre mudguard set
- Carbon fibre body set (air box, intake, bonnet)
- Carbon fibre instrument panel
- Full bronze welded chassis
- White powder coat chassis
- Race Needle Roller Bellcranks
- IVA Test
- Road registered
- Tillet Seat insert pads
- Tillet headrest pads with 3.5R logo
- Orange Powdercoat springs
- Indicator warning with isolator switch

[Hackney]

Baron Benny you're my hero.

[Its Just Adz]

Damm, that will be immense fun.

[CharlesElliott]

I've seen a few chassis being brazed at Arch in Huntingdon (same people that made chassis for Caterham for a long time). The look great, and the hand assembly is always a plus.

[baronbennyt]

A few more photos of the Atom 3.5R.

[baronbennyt]

The Atom 3.5R is now at home and after a few local drives what can I say? It’s mental!

[Last Visit]

That looks awesome. And mental. Glad you're enjoying it.

[Sf_Manta]

Absolutely epic. saw the prototype being tested at Bruntingthorpe back in 2010 and it sounded absolutely nuts.
Major Kudos!

[TheJimi]

Having experienced the previous Atom 3, this must be absolutely mental!