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Old 09-24-2005, 12:48 AM
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Have u guys seen this car? It was on Top Gear. Its 500 kg and 300 hp. Its faster than a Ferrari Enzo in a straight line. And around their track it was half a second slower than the $600,000 Enzo.

http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm
 
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Old 09-24-2005, 12:56 AM
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a honda engine in there
that car has to be fun to drive
 
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Old 09-24-2005, 01:43 AM
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If you guys haven't watched the video yet, do it. It's a big file (48 mb), but well worth it. And watch the whole thing.

48mb Video
 
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Old 09-24-2005, 09:26 AM
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Ariel Atom.. Another in a long line of Bonkers British motors!! [sm=gears.gif]
 
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Old 09-24-2005, 05:31 PM
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not feelin' the looks of that one, but cheers to it for that 0 100 0 challenge win.
 
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Old 09-24-2005, 06:41 PM
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thats insanely fast

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Old 09-25-2005, 04:36 PM
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That sounds hella dangerous, to me. One crash and your ******* dead! That is coffin on wheels, right there. And a Rover engine?

The only thing I like is it minimalistic... nothing seems to be wasted. And they look pretty sweet.

Their website, on the other hand....
 
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Old 09-25-2005, 11:47 PM
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its a sweet toy to have for the track and i found it weird that on top gear he had no helmet. So fast thou. Just like a big go kart.
 
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Old 09-25-2005, 11:51 PM
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thats cool but id rather have the bike
 
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Old 09-26-2005, 02:38 AM
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Serious track tool. Amazing raw performance. Helmet required.
 
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