Friday 12 October 2012

Accelerating Ariel Atom

THE ARIEL ATOM
world's fastest accelerating car : 2012

Specifications

  • 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h): 2.8 seconds (manufacturer's claim)
  • Top speed: 155 mph, 250 km/h
  • Power: 245 bhp (183 kW; 248 PS) @ 8200 rpm (300 bhp supercharged)
  • Torque: 210 N·m (150 ft·lbf) @ 6100 rpm
  • Weight: 612 kg (1350 lb)
  • Transmission: Honda six-speed with reverse or General Motors six speed with reverse
  • Price: £30,000/£45,000 supercharged (cost in the US is $39,203.12 base price)
  • Engine: 2.0L Honda K20A1, 4 cylinder, i-VTEC or 2.0L supercharged, or General Motors 2.2L supercharged or 2.4L Ecotec 4 cylinder
  • Manufacturer: Ariel Motor Company Ltd
  • Length: 3,410 mm (134 in)
  • Width: 1,798 mm (70.8 in) / 1,828 mm (72.0 in) with 225 Tyres
  • Height: 1,195 mm (47.0 in)
  • Track: 1,600 mm (63 in) front and rear
  • Wheelbase: 2,345 mm (92.3 in)
 
ManufacturerAriel Ltd
Production<100 per year
Engine2.0 L 245-300 bhp Naturally Aspirated or Supercharged Honda K20A
3.0L 500 bhp Ariel V8
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed sequential manual
Length3.41 m (11 ft 2 in)
Width1.798 m (5 ft 11 in)
Height1.195 m (3 ft 11 in)
Curb weight1,350 lb (612 kg)
Designer(s)Nik Smart

No comments:

Post a Comment