What The Ariel Atom Should Have Been...

hl0m4n · 09-07-2011, 03:10 PM

a proper 1 seater experience, i present you the BAC Mono

Review

TK-421 · 09-07-2011, 03:14 PM

I'll take a V8 Atom over that any day of the week

EDIT: I'll take any* Atom over that

hl0m4n · 09-07-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

I'll take a V8 Atom over that any day of the week

apples to apples man v8 atom special edition, if they were to make a special edition of that with a bigger engine ariel atom got nothing on it

lol just read your edit, really you would perfer base atom over a 1 seater?

TK-421 · 09-07-2011, 03:22 PM

Definitely. I love how the Atom is basic, pure and raw - you can see many moving parts, like the suspension and steering, and it's essentially a go-kart for the road... and you can take a friend with you. The Mono is hideous and try-hard. If I wanted a single seater, I'd get a track bike.

MR///M3 · 09-07-2011, 03:31 PM

that thing is awesome!

hl0m4n · 09-07-2011, 03:35 PM

i think the mono looks great, closest thing to a road legal f1 car.

Cyrax91 · 09-07-2011, 03:56 PM

I like it too. Sick car.

kyleb350 · 09-07-2011, 05:22 PM

NA Cosworth 2.3L with 280hp. Not bad. Sounds more expensive than the Atom.

wisesoul · 09-07-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

i think the mono looks great, closest thing to a road legal f1 car.

Don't dismiss the Caparo T1. I still think the KTM X-Bow looks the most badass, even if it is somewhat underpowered.

blue2fire · 09-07-2011, 09:15 PM

Looks best for sure. I wonder if they want to make a hardtop version with like a Canopy thing.

yakev724 · 09-07-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wisesoul

Don't dismiss the Caparo T1. I still think the KTM X-Bow looks the most badass, even if it is somewhat underpowered.

Was just about to post this. It has half the power of a Caparo T1 yet weighs the same. And of course, that's why it's (rightfully) 1/3 of the cost.

Nothing to see here.

Echo M3 · 09-07-2011, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wisesoul

Don't dismiss the Caparo T1. I still think the KTM X-Bow looks the most badass, even if it is somewhat underpowered.

I love the Caparo T1, but I have no desire to end up in fireball after 10 minutes

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But seriously, the Caparo is an unbelievably impressive beast. And even more so given that it is road legal.

Echo M3 · 09-07-2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TK-421

I'll take a V8 Atom over that any day of the week

EDIT: I'll take any* Atom over that

+1. If you're going to buy anything that is even semi-road legal, you might as well get a 2-seater. Half the fun is scaring the daylights out of your friends, after all.

hl0m4n · 09-07-2011, 11:09 PM

found this interesting, quick break down...

Caparo T1
$480,000
3.5L V8
575 HP 310 TQ
1,000 Lbs
1,223 PWR Ton
Redline 10,500

BAC Mono
$102,284
4L I4
280 HP 206 TQ
1,190 Lbs
520 PWR Ton
Redline NA
i would love if they used this v8 or I4

Ariel Atom
$49,980
2L
300 HP 159 TQ
1,350 Lbs
NA PWR Ton
Redline NA

KTM X-Bow
$103,500+
2L I4
220 HP 400 TQ
1,700 Lbs
NA PWR Ton
Redline NA

UltimateBMW · 09-08-2011, 08:55 AM

Tough call between that an an Atom. Atom has probably better value, may be a bit easier to drive, and a bit more practical (for what it is).

BAC really just looks alot more focused.

MikeyV · 09-08-2011, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wisesoul

Don't dismiss the Caparo T1. I still think the KTM X-Bow looks the most badass, even if it is somewhat underpowered.

They fixed the lack of power with the X-Bow R.

Garduna · 09-08-2011, 09:25 AM

I'd take the mono for single joy rides and a Atom v8 when I'm with a friend :P

NewYearsBoy · 09-08-2011, 10:09 AM

Looks cool but if you can't experience it with someone it doesn't make it as cool.. They need to put a 2nd seat behind the front one..

Silver-Bolt · 09-08-2011, 11:07 AM

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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 573 Rep 4,759 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Definitely. I love how the Atom is basic, pure and raw - you can see many moving parts, like the suspension and steering, and it's essentially a go-kart for the road... and you can take a friend with you. The Mono is hideous and try-hard. If I wanted a single seater, I'd get a track bike. __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.
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hl0m4n Major General 2157 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	i think the mono looks great, closest thing to a road legal f1 car. Attached Images __________________ Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6
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kyleb350 Brigadier General 424 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	NA Cosworth 2.3L with 280hp. Not bad. Sounds more expensive than the Atom.
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hl0m4n Major General 2157 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	found this interesting, quick break down... Caparo T1 $480,000 3.5L V8 575 HP 310 TQ 1,000 Lbs 1,223 PWR Ton Redline 10,500 BAC Mono $102,284 4L I4 280 HP 206 TQ 1,190 Lbs 520 PWR Ton Redline NA i would love if they used this v8 or I4 Ariel Atom $49,980 2L 300 HP 159 TQ 1,350 Lbs NA PWR Ton Redline NA KTM X-Bow $103,500+ 2L I4 220 HP 400 TQ 1,700 Lbs NA PWR Ton Redline NA __________________ Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6
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UltimateBMW Brigadier General 399 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	Tough call between that an an Atom. Atom has probably better value, may be a bit easier to drive, and a bit more practical (for what it is). BAC really just looks alot more focused. __________________
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