Eug Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 ok yes, i've done a search and a few people have posted know of this car and know how it performs... Runs a super charged honda type-r motor here's a video clicky mah linky Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rizza Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Yeah that video is old. There is a direct link for that video in mpg format on Openwheelers.com. They also have the 5th Gear Review. The Arial Website also have many other Magazine Reviews for download. Top Gear have all sorts of interesting toys on their show. I think my favourite from the show would be the Vandenbrink Carver, and the custom made cars from Rinspeed (including a hideous Porsche 911 ute). As for the Atom, the car is a bit irrelevant to us in Australia since I can't think of any way you could get one on the road. I would also like to congratulate myself on making every second word a hyperlink. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1666230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eug Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 thnx for busrting my bubble i thought it was new, did a search and not many ppl have mentioned it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1666258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trust33 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 That is cool eh!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1666553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rizza Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 thnx for busrting my bubble i thought it was new, did a search and not many ppl have mentioned it <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hahaha, sorry dude! I'm a bit of a Top Gear nut, so anything more than a few months old is "old" for me. It's a good review though. I think they should have chosen an R1 or GSXR1000 or something rather than a 600cc bike to race it against though. If you like your top gear (or fifth gear), check out Final Gear, they have heaps of stuff there, including recently added classic episodes from 1989 and 1990. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1667039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKY031 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 As for the Atom, the car is a bit irrelevant to us in Australia since I can't think of any way you could get one on the road. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There was a story about the Ariel Atom on Beyond Tomorrow last night, they were saying that we should be seeing these on Australian roads 2006/2007 so don't lose hope yet. B) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1669380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly-By Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 This is the place to be guys... guess you'd never see this type of turnout at WSID. Theres a few vids of an Atom racing an evo 7... few other exotics. Pics speak for themselves http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=331400&st=0 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1669490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATR32 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 hey, i saw this thing on beyond toomorw just the other day and they said youll be able to licence it in oz land sometime in 2006! slap a rb26 in it and see what happens? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1670793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Oizo Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 slap a rb26 in it and see what happens? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> no Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1670835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostzor Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 U can get em imported trhoguh NZ today if uve got about 70k for a base and 90+ for the k20a with blower in it. And for the record its a type s motor type r was 1.8 ltr Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1670971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geno8r Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 (edited) If you havent seen this car it is freaking amazing. I saw it on TV last night & they're hopefully going to be street legal in Aust by 2006 but currently arn't road worthy 'in Aust'. Gezzz they'd be a lot of fun. Here's a few links Info Video, So so quick...0- 100mph MUST SEE THIS VID Top Gear Video review 'After watching that vid my skylines feels so slow already... I've always wanted a race car & this will be the cheapest & fastest race car expience out there! Hell you can even take your mate out on track days! Edited October 28, 2005 by geno8r Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1671010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
POOMBAH Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I swear, If i was a chick, I'd be so wet right now Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1672278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patto- Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Yeah saw it on that beyond tommorow show. They are bloody quick for the price. Who would've thought you could get supercar destroying acceleration from a civic engine. The power-to-weight ratio must be the better than any other street legal car. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1672302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scathing Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 The lovely chaps at Open Wheelers Australia are looking at getting these things complied under the low volume import laws (so they don't have to crash test them). From what I've heard, they should have it sorted by year's end. There have already been drive days with these things available. Don't think the S/C one is available, but the NA ones were. I've been giving some serious thought about getting one if they come out. I've already convinced myself that I can live with an Elise; its only a short jump to a car with no bodywork. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1672318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie_tul Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 cool, mann!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1672329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scathing Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 (edited) U can get em imported trhoguh NZ today if uve got about 70k for a base and 90+ for the k20a with blower in it.And for the record its a type s motor type r was 1.8 ltr <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Riiiight. You apparently own an Integra, but clearly know little about its history. Edited October 27, 2005 by scathing Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1672346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATR32 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 no <{POST_SNAPBACK}> oh why not? isnt it the goal of every skyline owner to try to fit an rb26 into every type of vehicle? steve :lol: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1672705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geno8r Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I've been giving some serious thought about getting one if they come out. Same, once they get into Aust 'the S/C version' & prices are set I think I'm going to set some goals '& a loan B)' & consider getting one. I mean, they look like incredible to drive, extremely fast, handle like an Enzo.... you buy one of these for pure driving pleasure & that's what I want. Even if it wasn't road legal I'd still want one just to drive on track & I'm sure there'll end up getting their own race class, what a hoot! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1673222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMACUL8 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 (edited) No doubt they are a decent piece of engineering - but they look shithouse ......... sorry i just dont like the look of them. Edited October 28, 2005 by IMACUL8 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1673329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slide Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 :lol: RB26DETT + ATOM = Death :lol: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/92388-ariel-atom/#findComment-1673480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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