Chris Wilson Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Anyone found any hard technical info on the Honda influenced V8 in the new Atom? There's a bit of car info on Pistonheads, but I can't find anything to get my teeth into on the engine. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 looks interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 tasty. looks compact... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrikbrunt Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Just been onto their site... http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/ there is a bit of info on there about it, but not a massive amount! Sure looks interesting.... 3.0 V8, weighing less than 90kg (the engine that is) and aiming for a power/weigh ratio of 1000BHP/ton!! Their factory is about 7 miles from me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 If it's less than a grand I'll have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 If it's less than a grand I'll have one. I was thinking that would be the one of the best kit car engines if could be had for a decent price. Would sit quite nice in a gokart too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrikbrunt Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 over £100k for the V8 500 apparently, and only 25 being made i'll never get to drive one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 When I think about it, I don't believe the figures are feasible for an engine with any sort of torque or longevity. It's the equivalent of a 333 BHP two litre N/A, which is strictly race engine power, with a tiny power band and a rebuild every 8 hours or 1000 miles. A current F3000 3 litre V8 N/A engine is only giving that sort of grunt (at 9000 RPM) and for sure it would be awful in a road car. We'll see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoFuture Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 the honda type-r super charged was stupid, this v8 will kill some one on its first lap ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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