It really is an all-new car in fact, there are only three parts carried over from the last Atom – the clutch/brake pedals and the fuel cap.”Ītom 4 will continue to be made in low volume by Ariel at its factory near Crewkerne, Somerset in quantities of around 100 cars per year alongside the Ariel Nomad and Ariel Ace motorbike.Įach car will be built, as they are now, by one technician and to order for each individual customer. Said Simon Saunders, Director of Ariel: “ The Atom 4 is the biggest change to the car since we originally released it in 1999. With an open design brief to improve the car wherever possible, the Atom 4 represents another big step forward in the evolution of the Atom.
Building on the learning from previous generations, customer feedback, Ariel assembly technicians and significant R&D by Ariel in recent years, the Atom 4 preserves the essential Ariel qualities but progresses the design and engineering further into the most powerful and able Atom yet.Ītom 4 features the latest Honda Type R turbo engine giving 320bhp as standard, all-new chassis, suspension, steering and brakes, all-new bodywork with significant aerodynamic improvements, new seating and instrumentation together with a host of design improvements and changes. Known then as the LSC (Lightweight Sports Car), it was developed at the university in 1996 with input and funding from various automotive industry members, including British Steel and TWR.Īs with all our cars here at Hofmann’s the car will undergo a comprehensive pre sales inspection by one of our performance specialist technicians.Designed by the in-house Ariel team, the Atom 4 continues the now iconic design but is an entirely new car from the ground-up. The Atom began as a student project by Coventry University transport design student Niki Smart. The Ariel Atom is a road legal high performance sports car made by the Ariel Motor Company based in Crewkerne, Somerset, England since 2007. What little bodywork this car possesses is finished in factory colour scheme of black/Green, while the rest of the car is fully exposed allowing for both easy adjustment of suspension components, along with being a feast for the eyes as you watch all the mechanics working away as you drive! Over an above standard this car benefits from 350bhp Upgrade, Limited Slip Differential, Adjustable Traction control/ Launch control, 3 Stage variable boost, Baffled Oil sump, High performance Sports core radiator, AP Racing 4 pot Calipers with 290mm Discs, Cockpit adjustable brake bias, Ohlins TTX 3 Way adjustable inline dampers, Quick release steering wheel, Front and rear tow eye kits, 2x harness sets (Green TRS & Black Ariel/Willans) Road legal wheel and track day tyre package, Locking wheel nuts, Stainless fixings, Machined Aluminium wing mirrors, Aero screens, Reversing camera, Carbon Fibre instrument panel & rear fog/reverse/number plate tail tidy, Black wheels and Ariel car cover.
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This particular car is a January 2020 model, which has covered just 1500 exhilarating miles and has recently received a full service by Ariel Motor Company on 23 rd March 2022. Hofmann’s are delighted to bring back to market this Ariel Atom 4 (350bhp) which is the perfect example of the bonkers road registered track weapon.
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