Ariel Atom

Discussion in 'Other Vehicles' started by BlimeyCabrio, Nov 14, 2009.

Tags:
  1. BlimeyCabrio

    BlimeyCabrio Oscar Goldman of MINIs
    Lifetime Supporter

    May 4, 2009
    3,532
    2,896
    113
    Professional Facilitator and Alignment Consultant
    Holly Springs, NC
    Ratings:
    +2,896 / 0 / -0
    I've been lusting after the Atom for a while. Clarkson didn't help with this video:

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaWoo82zNUA"]YouTube- Top Gear - Ariel Atom - BBC[/ame]

    And the Dragon pics:
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    I knew they did driving events at VIR - but had no idea until yesterday that the US ones are BUILT at VIR.... Ariel USA is located in the RacePlex there.

    So at yesterday's annual VIR Holiday Laps charity event, I paid my $10 for a hot lap in the Atom - IN THE RAIN.

    OMG. I thought I wanted one before I rode in one. Now I know.... I SHALL HAVE ONE. Even if I have to build a knock-off in my garage. Which is entirely feasible...

    Flickr: proximacentuari's Photostream

    Anybody else had the pleasure of riding or driving in one of these beasties?
     
  2. versus

    versus Active Member

    Sep 8, 2009
    553
    87
    28
    North Carolina
    Ratings:
    +87 / 0 / -0
    #2 versus, Nov 14, 2009
    Last edited: Nov 14, 2009
    Powwwwuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
    Clarkson's sentence at the 4:13 mark punctuated with the maniacal laugh at 4:23 sums up the fun.
     
  3. ScottinBend

    ScottinBend Space Cowboy
    Supporting Member

    May 4, 2009
    8,767
    2,547
    113
    Bend, OR USA
    Ratings:
    +2,678 / 1 / -0
    Had the pleasure of both a fairly long "test" drive and a tour of the old US factory here in OR a couple of years ago. Had a club member who bought one and actually got it registered as street legal.

    That car puts most motorcycles to shame ! !
     
  4. minimark

    minimark Well-Known Member

    Jun 24, 2009
    5,146
    1,302
    113
    Winston-Salem, NC
    Ratings:
    +1,302 / 0 / -0
    Two words.......BAD AZZ!:devil:
     

Share This Page