Ariel Atom is a car built by the philosophy similar to the one to which the Lotus, that is, first of all – low weight. Already production version is pretty fast, but for DDMWorks of South Carolina’s engine is not enough
Normal Ariel Atom tycoons can confound such automobiles as the Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari Enzo. Americans, however, went a step further. The engine has been completely rebuilt – added include two turbochargers. The modified 2-liter Ecotec produces 700 horsepower.
In every other car has such power is enormous – for quick comparison, Ferrari has F12berlinetta engine with 730 hp. Here, however, talking about the car because of the Atom called mic (like a car) weight of 657 kg. Power to weight ratio is greater here than in the world’s fastest serial car, the Bugatti Veyron.
To help keep that power in check, DDMWorks added slightly wider rear tires. 700-horsepower engine is not the only one offered by the American team tunerski – to choose the units 450 and 575-horse.