Gearchanges occur via a paddleshift system that achieves up-shifts in 40 milliseconds and downshifts in 50 milliseconds with the staggering capability of five downshifts in less than a second. Handling shifting duties on the Ariel Atom V8 500 is a six-speed sequential race gearbox with an adjustable limited slip differential and gearsets that can be customized to suit the tastes of individual buyers. The benchmark zero-to-60 mph sprint is achieved in under three seconds. This alloy and aluminum powerplant features dry sump lubrication and eight throttle bodies to allow the driver to quickly summon the car’s full 500 horsepower might. Providing power for the Atom V8 500 is a 3.0-liter eight-cylinder motor with a stratospheric redline of 10,500 rpm. This exposes virtually every component to the elements, from the front brakes to the engine, but also drops the car’s curb weight to just over half a ton - making it far quicker and more nimble than most supercars. One of the most unique design aspects of the Atom V8 50 is the tubular chassis that not only supports the car, but replaces nearly the entire body that would be used on any other vehicle. With 500 horsepower to move around just 1,212 pounds, the Atom V8 500 performance is nothing short of astounding. The Ariel Atom V8 500 is a super-powerful, ultra-lightweight track car and perhaps one of the most insane vehicles ever to reach (limited) production. With the standard Atom 300 already achieving sub 3 second times to 60mph and sub 7 second times to 100mph, the 500 will take this one stage further with record breaking production car possibilities.The Ariel Atom V8 500 is the closest thing to a street legal go kart Prices have not yet been finalised but Ariel's commitment to performance for value will ensure that the Atom 500 is competitive in cost as well as performance. The Atom 500 will be produced in Somerset at the new Ariel factory with the first car available from Spring this year. The Honda engined production cars already combine all the elements that we want in an Atom and by pushing the envelope to these sorts of extremes we can further improve the breed'. We also use this sort of project to explore the possibilities of how we can improve our standard cars. For a few customers the Atom 500 will be the ultimate expression of lightweight performance and represents the outer limits of what is achievable in a road registered car. Said Simon Saunders, Director of Ariel, 'This is an interesting project for us and an experimental departure from what we normally produce. Other features will include chromemoly aerofoil wishbones, integrated function steering wheel, Alcon 4 pot caliper brakes and Dymag magnesium wheels. Recognisable by the twin rear intakes for intercoolers the Atom 500 will feature a unique colour scheme for chassis, wheels and bodywork combined with carbon fibre panels and carbon fibre aerofoils. The gearbox will have flatshift capability, a paddle gearchange with manual override as well as launch and traction controls. Developing over 500bhp at 10,000rpm the supercharged engine features all alloy construction, 5 valves per cylinder and a dry sump. The 500 started life as a one off special project with RS Developments in 2007 and features the Russell Savory designed 2.4 litre V8 engine coupled to a 6 speed sequential Sadev gearbox. The V8 powered Atom is the first of some exciting developments from Ariel due to be released though 2008 and builds on the growing reputation that the company has for putting the passion back into driving and producing cars that are fun to drive as well as fast both on and off the track. At over 1000bhp per tonne the Atom 500 will be the ultimate statement in performance and is destined to be made in a limited edition. 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. Ariel announce the latest version of the Atom - the Ariel Atom 500, powered by a small V8 engine.
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