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2011 Ariel Atom V8 Roadster

2dr Convertible

$190,000 MSRP
3.0L V8 32V Hartley
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
3.1 sec

0-60 mph

10.5 sec

@ 136 mph

Horsepower • Torque
475 hp

Power

268 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
1,433 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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2011 Ariel Atom V8 Roadster
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2011

Make:

Ariel

Model:

Atom V8

Trim:

Roadster

Style:

2dr Convertible

Base Price:

$190,000

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

1,433 lbs

Length:

134.3 in.

Width:

70.8 in.

Height:

47 in.

Wheelbase:

92.3 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.6

Weight Distribution:

Front: 36.0% | Rear: 64.0%

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

475 hp @ 10,500 rpm

Torque:

268 ft-lbs @ 7,750 rpm

Engine:

3.0L V8 32V Hartley

Displacement:

3 liters

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Mid

Redline:

10,500 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

3.04 sec

0-60 mph:

3.34 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

5.93 sec

0-100 mph:

6.23 sec

60-130 mph:

6.23 sec

100-150 mph:

7.39 sec

Top Speed:

164 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

6.91 sec @ 109.0 mph

¼ mile:

10.53 sec @ 136.3 mph

½ mile:

16.61 sec @ 156.8 mph

1 mile:

27.63 sec @ 164.5 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

205/50ZR15

Rear Tires:

245/45ZR16

Tire Compound:

Race Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.535

Gear Ratios

1: 2.656

2: 1.889

3: 1.453

4: 1.189

5: 1.083

6: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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