2023 Ariel Atom 4 Review - Most EXTREME Car Under $100K?

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  • čas přidán 30. 08. 2023
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  • @verdict1163
    @verdict1163 Před 9 měsíci +53

    I can't help but think a high revving NA engine would suit this better.

    • @cben86
      @cben86 Před 9 měsíci +9

      Agreed. I believe the earlier versions used an NA engine

    • @TT92348
      @TT92348 Před 9 měsíci +23

      High revving NA engines suit every sports car better

    • @RaferAlstonAkaLAZIO
      @RaferAlstonAkaLAZIO Před 9 měsíci +5

      yea older ariel atoms came with 2l honda k20z3 from civic si (200hp).

    • @Zygrene
      @Zygrene  Před 9 měsíci +10

      K24 would suit the character of the car perfectly

    • @BrainFuck10
      @BrainFuck10 Před 9 měsíci +6

      Well they made the Ariel Atom V8 using 2 Hayabusa engines, 10,600 RPM redline. I’d like to see a Ferrari 360 drivetrain stuffed in one of these.

  • @z06camaro
    @z06camaro Před 9 měsíci +25

    Im building a k24 exocet which would be similar to this. 1500lbs and 230whp for about 25k all in.

    • @Highlander1432
      @Highlander1432 Před 9 měsíci +1

      That's awesome
      How much of the work are you doing yourself ?
      Do you live near good clear roads ?

    • @SlokeyPokey
      @SlokeyPokey Před 9 měsíci

      Are you planning to document the process? I need to convince my friend to do this to his lol

    • @z06camaro
      @z06camaro Před 9 měsíci

      @@SlokeyPokey Na, im not good at the video stuff

    • @z06camaro
      @z06camaro Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@Highlander1432 All of it. Yes I live next to some amazing backroads

    • @Highlander1432
      @Highlander1432 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @z06camaro very impressive
      Maybe you will post a video on your channel some time
      :)

  • @Datsun510zen
    @Datsun510zen Před 9 měsíci +5

    An open wheel cassis is the most sexy thing on the road. The Airiel is a car I've always wanted to experience. Absolute pinnacle of a tactile nut gripping performance.

  • @qikqbn77
    @qikqbn77 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I use to race karts for fun. Even tried the superfast shifter ones back in the day. This lind of reminds me of those. On the track they were fun. The sensation of speed was crazy compared to actual mph. These are closer to open wheel race cars then actual road cars. Not surprised its the most exciting you have driven.

  • @fishbigfishchris
    @fishbigfishchris Před 9 měsíci +1

    I’ve got one on order. Really excited to take delivery.

  • @user-yl5sq1eb4r
    @user-yl5sq1eb4r Před 6 měsíci +1

    I loved the Atom 500 V8. Dual Hayabusa motorcycle engines Siamesed at the crank, and paddle shifters! WOW!

  • @samueldowney2806
    @samueldowney2806 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Haha! Wonderful and fun review and video! I've had a passenger ride in one of the original 200bhp Atoms, on overly heat cycled tyres (i.e. with not much grip) on the track, and it was mind blowing. The newer and higher horsepower models must be ludicrous. I remember when reviews started coming out for the Atom 4, and words like "refined", "capable" etc were being thrown about like it was much better, but also maybe gone a little soft...I guess everything is relative ;)
    Sadly I don't think you can make a Atom road legal in NZ where I am from. I have seen one on the road and it was a horrible garden shed modified one (in order to get it road compliant) and not the same.
    This was very entertaining man, thank you!
    For something as raw as visceral, Caterham 620R? Or here is a challenge for you...find someone to let you review their BAC Mono!

  • @danielmembrillo6472
    @danielmembrillo6472 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Never seen you emote like that. THIS LOOKS WILD!!!!

  • @churchofbrap876
    @churchofbrap876 Před 9 měsíci +14

    Love it! But that blow off valve would eventually get very annoying! Can these be had with NA engine?

    • @RaferAlstonAkaLAZIO
      @RaferAlstonAkaLAZIO Před 9 měsíci +3

      older ariel atoms had honda na k20z3 engine from civic si (200hp). i dont know much about other versions, but it can go up to V8.

    • @gdmcgill
      @gdmcgill Před 9 měsíci

      @@RaferAlstonAkaLAZIO weren't they supercharged though?

    • @RaferAlstonAkaLAZIO
      @RaferAlstonAkaLAZIO Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@gdmcgill both were available

    • @gdmcgill
      @gdmcgill Před 9 měsíci

      @@RaferAlstonAkaLAZIO ah ok, I didn't know that. Thanks!

    • @benturner868
      @benturner868 Před 8 měsíci

      I have one,
      It doesn’t.

  • @aggrontube2345
    @aggrontube2345 Před 9 měsíci +2

    that turbo sound is crazy

  • @Jabin04
    @Jabin04 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Can't believe you're 45 and still able to send it this hard!

    • @Zygrene
      @Zygrene  Před 9 měsíci +7

      LOL Kevin is such a troll

    • @CarsMeetsBikes
      @CarsMeetsBikes Před 9 měsíci +1

      Zygrene looks so good for his age he must be using a blood boy for young blood transfusions

    • @bigpotato7804
      @bigpotato7804 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@CarsMeetsBikesI bet this is a thing if your super rich

    • @jubbalandcars
      @jubbalandcars Před 9 měsíci +2

      He’s an inspiration for us all 👴🏼

  • @marybethdavis4462
    @marybethdavis4462 Před 6 měsíci

    I get tears of joy this is my childhood dream car and watching this makes me so happy I never knew this where in the US and I'd never thought I'd make as much as I do I have about a year befor I make my deposit I can't wait

  • @hectorcortland5204
    @hectorcortland5204 Před 9 měsíci

    See if you can get your hands on one of the v8 ones lol, they made a limited run of Ariel atoms with a motorcycle engine based v8 in it and crazy aero all over it

  • @EvendimataE
    @EvendimataE Před 9 měsíci +1

    when matt farah reviewed a locost, if im not mistaken, he said it handles better than an atom

  • @Pogona2011
    @Pogona2011 Před 9 měsíci

    Holy Rocket-Sled! That's incredible. Words I did not hear? DAILY DRIVER! Hahahaha!

  • @edoardovigano982
    @edoardovigano982 Před 9 měsíci

    Does the car have the auto rev-match on downshift like the Type-r or not?

  • @fernandososa5547
    @fernandososa5547 Před 7 měsíci

    A well set up Exocet get you pretty close… the refinement might be there, but the fizz and sense of occasion sure is

  • @sodazman
    @sodazman Před 3 měsíci

    I've driven the Ariel Atom V8 and I think that was even more insane. It felt like it was going to do a wheelie every time it accelerated.

  • @geraldupright7713
    @geraldupright7713 Před 9 měsíci

    Does Peter still have the exige?

  • @DC5Brandon
    @DC5Brandon Před 9 měsíci

    Inboard suspension and K-powrrr. Let's GOOOO! 😱
    ...but less downforce due to less body panels, so be careful 😧

    • @DC5Brandon
      @DC5Brandon Před 9 měsíci

      Although much faster, this has a drag coefficient of .40 compared to my Cayman .29 (better). Kinda funny, but makes sense.

  • @simon-xi3cv
    @simon-xi3cv Před 9 měsíci +3

    BAC Mono?

  • @trigganometry168
    @trigganometry168 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Can you run that through the gas station car wash?

  • @cben86
    @cben86 Před 9 měsíci +8

    I want to drive an Atom but I'm also worried it will ruin every car I subsequently drive. Have had a similar experience after owning a tuned NA Miata. Everything now feels big and heavy compared to the Miata. Lightweight or bust.
    Side note, who makes those gloves? I want some lightweight driving gloves for my Alcantara steering wheel.

    • @toddsmith8608
      @toddsmith8608 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Try some golf gloves

    • @cben86
      @cben86 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@toddsmith8608 leather golf gloves don't breathe and get hot. I could use thin mountain biking gloves but was hoping for something more purpose built

    • @KuostA
      @KuostA Před 9 měsíci +1

      same experience I have with my GD WRX, actually. No new car can compare or match its incredible rawness and experience.

  • @jayjacaty3009
    @jayjacaty3009 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Am I the only one that thinks a rotary engine would be perfect for one of these?
    Yeah?
    Okay...

    • @obaketouge4186
      @obaketouge4186 Před 9 měsíci +1

      nope

    • @h.j.victory6103
      @h.j.victory6103 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Rotary engine would be very interesting... I would like to build a exocet with a Rotary engine

    • @jayjacaty3009
      @jayjacaty3009 Před 9 měsíci

      @@h.j.victory6103 Good point. I didn't even make it this far in my head before. With the Atom using transverse engine options, you'd almost have to use an Exocet/7/Locust longitudinal platforms to incorporate an off the shelf Rotary option.

  • @seanpollard4844
    @seanpollard4844 Před 9 měsíci

    The only thing more extreme is a Lightning LS-218 or a 6 second pro street car haha!

  • @ShaiyanHossain
    @ShaiyanHossain Před 9 měsíci +3

    i just love how they keep everything exposed on purpose

  • @brontoo
    @brontoo Před 9 měsíci +3

    I am curious, how's the owner able to insure the car?
    Is there a category in the states that covers him?

    • @DerpEye
      @DerpEye Před měsícem

      I think it's just a regular car. Nothing special really.

  • @tomitomi7214
    @tomitomi7214 Před 9 měsíci

    essence what car should be

  • @unclelep482
    @unclelep482 Před 8 měsíci

    3:53 Did anyone else think 'Fenton' ?

  • @feelthatfeelthat
    @feelthatfeelthat Před 9 měsíci

    That blowoff noise is beyond annoying. Would ve my first mod.

  • @vivekh7662
    @vivekh7662 Před 9 měsíci +1

    It's 110K by the time I'm done specing it out.

  • @d.nakamura9579
    @d.nakamura9579 Před 9 měsíci +1

    That Integra S is gonna feel like an S Class after this

    • @jayjacaty3009
      @jayjacaty3009 Před 9 měsíci

      This is too true. I recently spent some time driving a U-Haul across half the country, and felt absolutely pampered getting back into my 100k mile E90.🤣

  • @peanutbutterpadre1519
    @peanutbutterpadre1519 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I don’t see why they don’t do a fiberglass body with a storage compartment doesn’t even need doors that open or a roof & it would be almost no weight penalty and could even be more aerodynamic and would actually be able to be compared to actual cars

    • @SlokeyPokey
      @SlokeyPokey Před 9 měsíci

      What a great idea. Maybe you should open up your own car company and pave way to your amazing never before thought of insight. 😂 good luck!

    • @peanutbutterpadre1519
      @peanutbutterpadre1519 Před 9 měsíci

      @@SlokeyPokey you are so right! it would be much easier to start from scratch with 0 budget than it would be for a company that already has a fantastic product to add a body🤦 people that think like you are what is holding back the human race. hrrrr ka drrrr jUsT bUilD it yoUr SelF 🙄

  • @dannyarooster
    @dannyarooster Před 9 měsíci

    Probably the closest thing to a 1000cc sportbike on 4 wheels. As you describe how viseral it is and vibrations and heat.

    • @Manvswild11
      @Manvswild11 Před 9 měsíci

      I’ve got a panigale V4s and an S2000 and the S2000 is surprisingly more exciting, it’s partly because I’ve grown up racing bikes so I’ve very comfortable on them but with bikes regardless of how fast they are, you kind of get sucked along with them and you’re changing gears, accelerating and braking all in a very fluid motion without thinking, also helmets make you quite restricted with field of vision and the feeling of exposure.
      A raw car like this would be way more exhilarating, it’s a whole body experience and the sensation of speed/exposure would be A LOT greater than a superbike.

  • @VirtualGuth
    @VirtualGuth Před 9 měsíci +1

    Well this was fun to watch. What's next, some motorcycles perhaps?

    • @Zygrene
      @Zygrene  Před 9 měsíci +1

      No motorcycles for me. 3 wheels at a minimum.

    • @VirtualGuth
      @VirtualGuth Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@Zygrene No worries, we all like what we like.

    • @SlokeyPokey
      @SlokeyPokey Před 9 měsíci

      @@Zygrenefind yourself a Rush SR1 to review on the track. Absolute monster on the budget

    • @samueldowney2806
      @samueldowney2806 Před 9 měsíci

      @@Zygrene Morgan 3 wheeler! haha!

  • @tractioncontroldelete
    @tractioncontroldelete Před 9 měsíci +2

    That’s pretty extreme lol

  • @erudite1579
    @erudite1579 Před 6 měsíci

    Lose the turbo-based engine and that valve .. then I could see acquiring one.

  • @gnosism
    @gnosism Před 9 měsíci +2

    imagine a a Cosworth 8k rpm 4 cyl in that thing..

    • @benturner868
      @benturner868 Před 8 měsíci

      Why ? A 200 bhp yb from 30 plus years ago . No thanks

  • @DerpEye
    @DerpEye Před měsícem

    This should be driven with a helmet on, regardless of the windshield.

  • @brentoatfield3607
    @brentoatfield3607 Před 8 měsíci

    Anybody over 50 has to be laughing at being forced to shift by sound

  • @hamidataei9541
    @hamidataei9541 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Try a caterham please.

    • @Zygrene
      @Zygrene  Před 9 měsíci +5

      I really want to. And BAC Mono.

    • @benturner868
      @benturner868 Před 8 měsíci

      Not in the same league.

  • @ferencmolnar1651
    @ferencmolnar1651 Před měsícem

    Its sound is cool but it is annoying after an hour.

  • @maxymillion7480
    @maxymillion7480 Před 9 měsíci +3

    The people that complain about the turbo noises of this car are the same people that would need to ask permission from their wife's boyfriend to buy/drive it.

  • @Xerdoz
    @Xerdoz Před 9 měsíci +1

    Would be better with a supercharger.

  • @Birmingham_racing
    @Birmingham_racing Před 9 měsíci

    Sounds amazing but I can see why it would make you deaf

  • @Divingwithelliot
    @Divingwithelliot Před 6 měsíci

    Who else is here from forza horizon 😂

  • @mr.cookie7308
    @mr.cookie7308 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I would never drive a fast car, nevermind the Atom on a canyon road. You are asking to fly off the cliff. Go to a track and do it safely.

    • @MK3504
      @MK3504 Před 9 měsíci

      Lmao 🤣