Top gear ariel atom v8 500 episode

Ariel atom v8 through its paces, in the brand new series of top gear. The ariel atom and top gear uk have become good friends over the years. Ariel atom v8 vs 600bhp rallycross citroen ds3 vs bmw hp4 superbike drag. But the v8powered atom achieved its spot in the limelight on a popular episode of the bbc program, top gear. The top gear test track is used by the bbc automotive television programme top gear. The atom v8 also held the top gear power lap record for two years. You can now have an ariel atom v8 of your own, well, a 1.

Ariel atom, ariel nomad, ariel north america ariel atom. Introduced in february 2008, the ariel atom 500 features a 373 kw 500 hp 3. But which car will come out victorious during a powertest between the. We can walk you through what options may be best suited for you, whether it is having some fun on a track, cruising around town, or simply riding on some canyon roads or winding mountain passes. Ariel atom v8 9 september 2010 autocar would be very interested to see this car go being chased by the caterham r500 on the twisty track as you did with the clio and focus recently.

Top gear breaks in the ariel atom v8 500 top speed. It is used to test both cars and drivers seen on the programme, mainly in power laps and. Offering a power to weight ratio previously only found in single seat race cars the atom v8 brings unparalleled levels of performance to the driver who wants the ultimate trackday car. He doesnt do sponsorship, excuses or post race pressconferences. I have driven a few eco motors and they redline before or a 6k. At the time, it was the quickest car ever around the circuit. The ariel atom vs a supercar selection top gear series 16 episode 1 bbc two.

After three years of development the latest version of the iconic ariel atom is released. Ariel atom vs a supercar selection top gear series 16 episode 1. Jeremy clarkson challenges the ariel atom to prove more fun than a motorbike with astounding results. Some say that his face appears on highvalue stamps in sweden and that hes afraid of bells. The track was designed by lotus cars as a testing facility, with many of its formula one cars tested there. Ariel atom v8 jeremy clarkson show video dailymotion. From series 28, episode 1, watch as stig wrestles a mad atom from series 28, episode 1. Also every panel on the car has been slightly modified and there is a new simple deflector. The ariel atom vs a supercar selection top gear series 16.

Ill leave the rest of the post to the video, but wait for the lap time. In january of 2011, the v8powered atom set a record lap around the top gear test track of 1. Ariel atom 2 for sale the infamous top gear episode featuring this beast. Aerial atom v8 power lap the stig top gear youtube. The speed is unlike any car or motorcycle on the road today, top gear investigates. The ariel atom vs a supercar selection top gear series 16 episode 1. No, they got their hands on the ariel atom 500 v8 which was released as a sort of celebratory car to mark ariels 10th anniversary. Ariels atom may be a little bigger and more civil, but its still the rocket we all love. James and jeremy test cars from asia and hate them all and jeremy drives the ariel atom. The high performance version, the ariel atom v8 500 is a cost effective supercar.

The new ariel atom 4 is the fastest atom yet top gear. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Captain slow drives the anabolic 500bhp ariel atom v8. The mercedes g wagen gets the amg treatment and richard gets to drive it. Ariel atom 500 v8 highest power to weight ratio ever. List of top gear test track power lap times wikipedia. James may ventures to the top gear test track to put the aeriel atom v8 through its paces. Ariel atom 500 v8 is to be built in a limited edition of just 25 cars the atom v8 builds on the success of the normally aspirated and supercharged honda engined cars, which continue in production. Ariel atom, ariel nomad, ariel north america news ariel. The ariel atom is a high performance sports car made by the ariel motor company.

James drives the ariel atom v8, part 12 series 16, episode 1. With these numbers you would have thought that aiming higher was a moot point. Top gear ariel atom video paul tans automotive news. Alfa romeo 147 gta alfa romeo 8c competizione alfa romeo brera 2. Not least because all 25 atom 500s are already sold, and even if you could lay your hands on a. The fastest accelerating road car on the planet fifth gear tiff and jonny take on the gurston down hill climb in the ridiculous ariel atom v8. They put a ctsv sport wagon against a ferrari california in a drag race. Series 16, episode 1 2011 two lap records were smashed by the atom v8 and a liverpudlian comedian, and the rapid pace of a stigs evolution was laid bare to the outside world for the first time. It looks like captain slow is getting all the fun lately. A producer was sent out with a reasonable amount of money and was told to report. Before the start of series 20, it had become clear that the ceed had run its course as tgs celebrity chariot. Bbc two top gear, series 16, episode 1, aerial atom v8. This is the full list of official power lap times on the top gear test track.

Its then up to the stig to see what this distinctive little. James drives the ariel atom v8, part series 16, episode 1 top gear live. Ride onboard with the stig in the ariel atom top gear. The ariel atom has swept the minds of car enthusiasts around the world since its uk debut in the early 2000s. Each ariel atom is built to order for its owner, who can choose from a variety of available options. It is located at dunsfold aerodrome in surrey, united kingdom.

Impreza sti cs400 ford focus rs500 volvo c30 pcp, albania road. It is called the ariel atom 4 because it is the fourth generation ariel atom, and it is the fastest version yet of one of tgs favouritest cars. Helmet view ariel atom cruising the streets of london pitstop france v8 top gear 2014 2015. Finally the ariel atom v8 makes its appearance on top gear. James drives the ariel atom v8, part 12 series 16, episode 1 top. The programme is a relaunched version of the original 1977 show of the same name. It had over 500 bhp, acceleration from 0100kmh 062 mph in 2. Watch ariel atom v8 jeremy clarkson show new gear on dailymotion. But the folks at ariel motor company decided to run a special project for extreme performance, partnering with rs developments back in 2007. Even though the atom is constantly evolving and is now in its 3rd iteration, there is one constant, our promise of offering one of. Top gear define a qualifying vehicle as a roadlegal production car on roadlegal tires that has sufficient ride height to clear a standard speed bump. I think i d settle for a regular ariel atom, with a 320 hp honda engine. Jeremy, richard and james get bored series 21, episode 3. With over 500bhp in a 500kilo package the atom 500 will boast one of the highest power to weight ratios ever for a production car, ever.

Top gear covered the ariel atom 2, an ultra stripped down track car for the road or a souped up gokart, whichever way you want to look at it. The new stig takes the aerial atom v8 for a spin, but how will it fair round the track. The real ariel atom v8 was a limited edition with only 25 cars built worldwide. It top gear ariel atom translation and transcription crowdsourced. The first changes is a new diagonal side rails in the chassis and the return to a twin outlet exhaust. Top gear whether youre searching for a caravan challenge. The ariel atom 3 sprints from 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds and can hit 100 mph in under 7 seconds.