Driving the Ariel Atom is akin to experiencing a new life form created by the design and engineering teams from Ariel Motors UK and Brammo Motorsports USA. After you assimilate the beauty of the exo-skeletal exposed work of art with the gleaming Koni shocks begging you to put them to the test, you are thrust into a driving experience you have NEVER felt before with any other moving vehicle.
Once we escaped the town of Ashland and started up the beautiful winding road towards the hills, Tom hit the accelerator and the next thing I know within a few seconds we are flying around the turns at a rate of speed few will ever experience in this life. The real ecstasy of the experience though is not just the thrill of the physical ride, but the breathing monster between our heads demanding that we listen to the scream of the supercharger the moment one steps on the accelerator. Combine this with the ordained torque curve of the Ecotech motor from GM and you have crossed over to the other side of nirvana with little chance of coming back to earth as the same person.
The Hunger of the supercharger has permanently altered my auditory sense of what a vehicle should sound like. Once you drive this car, you will never be able to appreciate your other supercars the same way again. Most likely you will be selling them and spending your time in the Atom. Talking with the team at Brammo, the word is this is Jay Leno's favorite car to drive he spends most of his time in.
Atom Return from a test drive.
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Atom cars ready for shipment to customers
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The sound of music calling it a night.
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Production images from Brammo Motorsport.
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Close up views of the car and its beauty.
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