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How does a 700-HP twincharged Ariel Atom sound?

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Old 08-02-12, 02:38 PM
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*adding this to the cars I must drive before I die* (correction: to die)
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Old 08-03-12, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by JessePS
I just wonder what the 0-60 time would be for this puppy?
I'm going to go with 14 seconds. Molten rubber is highly viscous and probably difficult to slog through.
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Old 12-29-12, 03:29 PM
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There is a used Ariel Atom for sale in Ontario. It is $110k and it is street legal.

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Old 12-29-12, 06:39 PM
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street legal version of a shifter kart
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Originally Posted by Individual
That is awesome and very frightening!
exactly, makes for nice dinner conversation lol
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Old 12-30-12, 06:45 PM
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I am assuming it has some type of traction control. That thing is a straight up widow maker.
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Old 12-30-12, 08:55 PM
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How's the trunk space?
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