The latest Ariel brandishes atomic power.
Automotive enthusiasts with a passion for racing-focused ultralight cars will know the name Ariel, and even those who don’t might remember the image of Jeremy Clarkson’s face hilariously disfigured by the speed of a completely open-air barchetta, which just so happens to be the Ariel Atom. Even years ago, the Ariel Atom was a performance marvel that combined a robust Rover or Honda four-cylinder engine with incredible aerodynamics and lightweight construction for an unfathomable power-to-weight ratio.
That ratio makes the Atom an incredible performance machine, and over the years, Ariel has made versions of the Atom that continue to up the ante, using engines derived from the Honda Civic Type R over the years, eventually turbocharging the car, and even creating a limited edition with immense power from a V8 engine.
This year, Ariel is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a manufacturer since the first Ariel Atom emerged in 2000, and to celebrate the anniversary, a new variant of the Atom has been unveiled, and it’s the most powerful one yet: the Ariel Atom 4RR. It features a bespoke version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine from Honda with an incredible 525 horsepower. Combined with its ultra-light construction, the new Ariel Atom 4RR is an undeniably thrilling racing machine.
Only 25 units will be made to order, helping commemorate the landmark anniversary of today’s Ariel Motor Company, despite the original roots of Ariel tracing all the way back to the first ‘Penny Farthing’ bicycle in 1874, 154 years ago. With more power than ever before, even more than the exclusive V8-powered version, the new 1-of-25 Ariel Atom 4RR is the most ludicrous iteration of the thrilling ultra-light performance machine.
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