Every Ariel Atom DRAG RACE

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It's time for an Ariel Atom face-off!!

We have actually got our hands on all four generations of Ariel Atom, and they're about to go head-to-head over the quarter-mile! The concern is, how much has this track-focused legend advanced? Let's learn.

Starting with the original Atom 1, it's powered by a 1.8-litre NA 4-cylinder that produces 120hp and 145Nm. This is sent out to the rear wheels via a 5-speed handbook, and it only weighs 456kg! These days it'll cost around ₤ 25,000.

Next up is the Atom 2. It has a 2-litre supercharged 4-cylinder that puts down 300hp and 259Nm. Power is sent out to the rear by means of a 6-speed manual, and it pointers the scales at 496kg. In 2025, it'll cost around ₤ 40,000.

Along with it, we have the 3.5-R. It's likewise powered by a 2-litre supercharged 4-cylinder, however in this instance it creates 355hp and 330Nm. This is sent out to the rear wheels by means of a 6-speed consecutive, and it suggestions the scales at 550kg. As new, it costs ₤ 80,000.

Then finally we have the current edition, the 4R. It rolls up with a 2-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder, and it develops 406hp and 500Nm. It has rear wheel drive, a 6-speed sequential, and it tips the scales at 665kg. As brand-new, it costs an eye-watering ₤ 140,000!

So will it be a walkover for the 4R? Or could among the older, lighter models spring a surprise? There's just one way to discover … LET'S RACE!

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Thanks to @ArielMotorCompany for assisting to establish this race!

Comments

64 responses to “Every Ariel Atom DRAG RACE”

  1. @carwow Avatar
    @carwow

    Following the race, Ariel confirmed that its Atom 2 sadly wasn’t producing full power on the day, meaning its time over the standing quarter mile was slower than it should have been.

    1. @jacobrev6567 Avatar
      @jacobrev6567

      It’s ok understand that

    2. @timothy6049 Avatar
      @timothy6049

      “Mercedes-Benz Downtown Calgary” channel made a drag race of M5 cs vs Amg Gt63s e-performance and its total garbage. Do justice to the actual possible out comes please. That’s why you are the best videos and channel

    3. @timothy6049 Avatar
      @timothy6049

      ​@@jacobrev6567Start commenting Carwow check out the M5 cs vs Amg gt63s e-performance video from this channel “Mercedes-Benz Downtown Calgary”

    4. @snakeeyes9246 Avatar
      @snakeeyes9246

      The sex bots in the comments caused that.

    5. @KIoakk Avatar
      @KIoakk

      When y ou do the “See mats choice” actually have his choice there. Don’t ask me for my postcode and email, then don’t show me his choice.

  2. @jacobrev6567 Avatar
    @jacobrev6567

    All the Ariel Atom sound amazing actually

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      And also equally fast.

    2. @tedarcher9120 Avatar
      @tedarcher9120

      ​@@purwantiallan5089Not equally fast, but equally quick

    3. @brycestoll Avatar
      @brycestoll

      To me it doesn’t sound very good but is very fast and cool. Kinda not a very ownable vehicle unless you have crazy money for toys you’ll use a couple times a year

  3. @whinysupercharger Avatar
    @whinysupercharger

    You forgot about the Ariel Atom 500 V8 😢

    1. @enicaeduard Avatar
      @enicaeduard

      😔

    2. @michaelhamilton4133 Avatar
      @michaelhamilton4133

      It is extremely rare, not surprised they couldn’t get it

    3. @shameerkhan8347 Avatar
      @shameerkhan8347

      thaqt’s very rare and would spark all of em

    4. @kerimca98 Avatar
      @kerimca98

      That one has 909 hp per ton

    5. @TheCraigy83 Avatar
      @TheCraigy83

      They only built 25 v8’s and several have been crashed and a few caught fire , there’s probably less then 10 on the road worldwide .

  4. @jeremyfong5684 Avatar
    @jeremyfong5684

    Missing the Atom V8

    1. @Skeppyberry Avatar
      @Skeppyberry

      just came here to say

    2. @scottm68 Avatar
      @scottm68

      Yes, sadly. And the v8 vs the 4 would have been the only race that wasn’t a forgone conclusion. I believe the V8 would have had a power to weight advantage and not had to build boost, with torque and launch control. favoring the 4.

    3. @yennerz00bradderz Avatar
      @yennerz00bradderz

      And nomad

    4. @Grover91 Avatar
      @Grover91

      ​@yennerz00bradderz that’s not an atom. The nomad is a different car.

  5. @KILLA_NAVIX Avatar
    @KILLA_NAVIX

    this felt like a fast and furious race

    1. @Bhunky_ Avatar
      @Bhunky_

      Those honda engines just banging rev limiter 😂 They didn’t go as fast as I thought they would, but the sound was so emotional i thought they were in the 9’s

  6. @HKA-TRADING Avatar
    @HKA-TRADING

    Craziest Brake test ever
    Holy moly 😱😂

    1. @HKA-TRADING Avatar
      @HKA-TRADING

      @purwantiallan5089  yeah gnarly bro😂

  7. @TheGravyMonster Avatar
    @TheGravyMonster

    I was lucky enough to win a day driving an Atom 3.5 around Beford Autodrome last year. If you ever get the chance to try one, do it. They are even more fun to drive than you can imagine.

    1. @gurdipaujla7939 Avatar
      @gurdipaujla7939

      Nice

  8. @kaffaniandra2599 Avatar
    @kaffaniandra2599

    1:06 , Matt with the best spec car as always, we already know who will win😂😂😂

    1. @valtteri_its_james Avatar
      @valtteri_its_james

      Looking for this comment

    2. @keasenne Avatar
      @keasenne

      All the time.. 😂

    3. @mhyl02 Avatar
      @mhyl02

      He must have an inferiority complex

    4. @rellim_ Avatar
      @rellim_

      @@mhyl02 i mean its his channel

    5. @alistairinnes5439 Avatar
      @alistairinnes5439

      Yeah same thought…he must have a little willy

  9. @Shutter_Priority Avatar
    @Shutter_Priority

    It’s crazy how good the Ariel Atom 1 launch is despite having so much less power compared to the others.

    1. @miitkurwa Avatar
      @miitkurwa

      Supercharger init

    2. @stefakyou6103 Avatar
      @stefakyou6103

      ​@@miitkurwait’s NA

    3. @makko7275 Avatar
      @makko7275

      @@miitkurwait’s NA

  10. @ryanhoffmann9341 Avatar
    @ryanhoffmann9341

    The Ariel Atom holds a special place in petrol head’s hearts. It was part of the first truly viral moment of Top Gear. Clarkson bombing around Dunsfold, sans helmet, getting his face deformed and screaming “I AM AN ALIEN!!!”. Gosh they were good.

    1. @biafo4541 Avatar
      @biafo4541

      Indeed, set the template for the many good car reviewers on YouTube today

    2. @0LLy796 Avatar
      @0LLy796

      ​@@biafo4541till this day, I can’t really enjoy a car review if the reviewer doesn’t have a British accent😂

    3. @biafo4541 Avatar
      @biafo4541

      @0LLy796  😂😂 now u mention it, I may be in the same predicament

  11. @otacon5648 Avatar
    @otacon5648

    Either the Atom 1 isn’t making 120bhp or the Atom 2 isn’t making 300bhp. There is not a 180bhp difference in their performance!

    1. @Deeptesh97 Avatar
      @Deeptesh97

      The later. Confirmed in pinned comment.

    2. @andybrooks7908 Avatar
      @andybrooks7908

      My thoughts exactly

    3. @feelincrispy7053 Avatar
      @feelincrispy7053

      Bot attack

    4. @youaremopped Avatar
      @youaremopped

      Yeah, the Atom 1 was dusted like you’d expect, but the Atom 2 should have been just behind Sam in the 3.5.

    5. @madisjaagura Avatar
      @madisjaagura

      Isn’t the first Atom 190 hp?

  12. @kemaldzinic-meyer9647 Avatar
    @kemaldzinic-meyer9647

    This must have been the most dangerous race ever on carwow… it’s a miracle nobody crashed

    1. @marioc87 Avatar
      @marioc87

      Oh I bet 😂 their insurance company must been shitting bricks. 💩😳 you guys want to race what???

  13. @Branr09 Avatar
    @Branr09

    We need the Atom V8 vs the Atom 4R. Might as well throw a BAC mono in there as well

    1. @ARIES6181 Avatar
      @ARIES6181

      And Caparo T1

    2. @micahjones7837 Avatar
      @micahjones7837

      This is the comment i was looking for

    3. @Spartan_Kobra Avatar
      @Spartan_Kobra

      Don’t forget the caterham 500r

    4. @Branr09 Avatar
      @Branr09

      @@Spartan_Kobragood point, there’s a 620R now so even better

  14. @israelmaciel5573 Avatar
    @israelmaciel5573

    This has got to be one of the best episodes Carwow has released, just seeing them having so much fun makes it so much better!

  15. @M4RV1NNN Avatar
    @M4RV1NNN

    All those cars combined still weight less than the new m5 😂

    1. @stefakyou6103 Avatar
      @stefakyou6103

      Cause the new M5 is four times the car

  16. @trevorcowley6791 Avatar
    @trevorcowley6791

    Rory describing Nick trying to stop the Atom 1 in the break test was so funny…cracked me up

  17. @Della.Chambers Avatar
    @Della.Chambers

    This is the most ‘entertaining brake test in this channel, i love it . ..

    1. @vibingwithvinyl Avatar
      @vibingwithvinyl

      Bot with a copied comment.

  18. @bertwhetstone3173 Avatar
    @bertwhetstone3173

    Florida man here. I feel lucky to have seen an Ariel Atom out on Siesta Key about 15 years ago, the first and only that I’ve encountered in the wild. It’s crazy the gap between the 2 and 3 in these races!

  19. @ernestchapel4411 Avatar
    @ernestchapel4411

    Great video as always ! I’ve always wondered what it would be like to drag race different Caterham’s 620r, 500r, 485r, 420r, 300r. I’ve never requested a video on a carwow but i’d love to see that happening !

  20. @LillianCarey-lc Avatar
    @LillianCarey-lc

    We ‘require the Atom V8 in comparison to the Atom 4R. Its fine to toss in a BAC Mono as well . ..

    1. @jiujitsumonkey1 Avatar
      @jiujitsumonkey1

      Comment stealing thot bot

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