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Ariel Atom
2008 – 2013
United Kingdom
The Ariel Atom was in production from 2008 to 2013. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 234 to 370 hp. The quickest version sprints to 100 km/h in just 2.6 s. The lightest version weighs only 456 kg. Against its predecessor (2003 – 2008), peak power rose from 304 to 370 hp.
Body styleNot specified
Production2008 – 2013
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power234 – 370 hp
0–100 km/h2.6 – 3.0 s
Top speed225 – 249 km/h
Fuel economy7.0 – 8.0 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L i-VTEC 6MT (233 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 234 hp | 3.0 s | 249 | 6-speed manual |
| 2.0L i-VTEC 6MT (245 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 245 hp | 2.7 s | 225 | 6-speed manual |
| 2.0L Supercharged 6MT (304 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 305 hp | 2.6 s | 249 | 6-speed manual |
| 2.4L i-VTEC 6MT (370 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 370 hp | 2.9 s | 249 | 6-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 172 KW @ 8200 RPM234 HP @ 8200 RPM231 BHP @ 8200 RPM
- Torque
- 148 lb-ft @ 6500 RPM201 Nm @ 6500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/50 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 134 in (3404 mm)
- Width
- 72 in (1829 mm)
- Height
- 47 in (1194 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63/63 in (1,600/1,600 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 92.3 in (2344 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 0.5 cuFT (14 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1349 lbs (612 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 1653 lbs (750 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 180 KW @ 8200 RPM245 HP @ 8200 RPM241 BHP @ 8200 RPM
- Torque
- 154 lb-ft @ 6100 RPM209 Nm @ 6100 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph (225 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 2.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 190/50 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 134 in (3404 mm)
- Width
- 70.8 in (1798 mm)
- Height
- 47 in (1194 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63/63 in (1,600/1,600 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 92.3 in (2344 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 0.5 cuFT (14 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1019 lbs (462 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 1565 lbs (710 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 224 KW @ 8200 RPM305 HP @ 8200 RPM300 BHP @ 8200 RPM
- Torque
- 200 lb-ft @ 6500 RPM271 Nm @ 6500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Supercharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 2.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/50 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 134 in (3404 mm)
- Width
- 72 in (1829 mm)
- Height
- 47 in (1194 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63/63 in (1,600/1,600 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 92.3 in (2344 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 0.5 cuFT (14 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1005 lbs (456 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 1548 lbs (702 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 272 KW @ 7500 RPM370 HP @ 7500 RPM365 BHP @ 7500 RPM
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM420 Nm @ 4400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Supercharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 2.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/50 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 134 in (3404 mm)
- Width
- 72 in (1829 mm)
- Height
- 47 in (1194 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63/63 in (1,600/1,600 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 92.3 in (2344 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 0.5 cuFT (14 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1350 lbs (612 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 1653 lbs (750 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Length3,404 mm
Width1,798 – 1,829 mm
Height1,194 mm
Wheelbase2,344 mm
Curb weight456 – 612 kg
Torque201 – 420 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.
