K20 powered Ariel Atom. Just Damn Fast

[slowhatch]

now that thing is badass, we should all chip on our money and buy one for the club!

 

[hooked_on4]

yes please, thats been on my wish list for some time

 

[Going-West]

b16b was the CTRs up to 2000,

2001 and up is the 220hp JDM K20A which is what the Atom uses

i know what the b16b and the k20a are from, i heard it was the b16b tho when it was originally posted.

 

[hooked_on4]

Yeah I think 1st gen ariels were b16b's SC the new ones are k20a2 NA I believe

 

[anfrey]

the new ones come both in NA and Supercharged... the supercharged version boasts 300bhp... they also have a version with the ecotec engine (rougly 220bhp)

www.arielatom.com
www.arielmotor.co.uk
www.openwheelers.co.nz

so yeah... 300bhp in that thing... whoooosh

oh, and more videos here:
http://www.openwheelers.co.nz/newmodel/downloads.htm


so uhm.. can a mod merge this with the previous ariel atom threads plz

 

[ReggieSD]

oh man....that is one heck of a fast car....who needs an evo or a freakin porsche if you can get that instead.

 

[r0yal]

haha no kidding, that thing is HOTT!! soooooo freaking fast

 

[ReggieSD]

so why is it again that europe and asia always have all the nice, fast, affordable cars and us here get stuck with the watered down ones...unless ofcourse we wanna buy a viper, or a porsche and eat ramen for the next gazillion years.

 

[anfrey]

actually, the ariel atom can be purchased stateside.

http://www.ariel.us.com/

 

[hooked_on4]

Thanks for that link of vids anfrey, i've been trying to find more vids for a while now props

 

[Jezek]

Why is the vid the same? I thought they put a k20 in it?

 

[anfrey]

Why is the vid the same? I thought they put a k20 in it?

there are several engine choices for the car:

300hp k20aR (sc j-spec)
275hp k20aR (sc j-spec)
220hp k20aR (na j-spec)
160hp k20a3 (na)

also, for USDM only
205hp ecotec (sc 2.4L)

also, check here for more videos and info: http://www.automotivearticles.com/123/Ariel_Atom_USA.shtml

 

[Going-West]

f**k the ecotec, 2.4L supercharged makes less power than the naturally aspirated 2 liter. s/c k20a all the way

 

[anfrey]

aye, but it's gonna be hard to source those CTR/ITR spec k20 engines to the US.... so.... we might get screwed... but with the FG1 coming out, they might put the k20z3 in there....

 

[Going-West]

supercharged k20z3

i really want one of those. and oh yea a personalized track in my backyard. with jumps

 

[anfrey]

The Ariel Atom US models now have target prices, and engine options specified. A configurator will be available to customers soon. Surprisingly if the buyer is out for a budget model, that can be had for nearly $36,000. While Brammo speculates that higher HP numbers are possible even at 145HP the driver can expect to hang with a Porsche 911 Turbo up to about 100MPH due the extreme power to weight ratio of the Atom. Although, keep in mind all of these prices here are for vehicles configured with little to no options, such as the road pack.


Ariel Atom USA Honda 2.0L K20z3
This power plant will likely come out of the US production Honda Civic Si, along with the drive train. The benefits of this are clear, having service and parts available from the local Honda dealership is much easier than supporting an R-Spec motor from Japan not currently used in any production Hondas imported to the states.


Ariel Atom USA Brammo Tuned 2.4L ECOTEC w/ VVT
Since GM has been eager to assist in engine supply. Brammo will get a 2.2L, 2.4L and a 2.0 Supercharged version of the ECOTEC motor with variable valve timing. Many enthusiasts have scoffed these motors, however it is well known that these motors are extremely bulletproof, many being turbocharged up to 350HP with factory internals. Depending on the model, Aisin made transmissions will also be used. Aisin produces many of the 6 speed and 5 speed manual transmissions for Honda, Toyota, and even the 6 speed in the Honda S2000.

bonus pic:

 

[hooked_on4]

I couldn't help it

 

[anfrey]

well done shane

 

[hooked_on4]

thanks anf, so u takin rey up on his offer?

 

[anfrey]

for nye celebrations?