Which Ariel Atom Version Should You Buy?
The supplied catalogue data gives only one Ariel Atom version: 2.0 MT from the 1 generation. There are therefore no alternative engines, gearboxes, body styles, or generations to compare. Within this dataset, choosing an Atom means choosing a Roadster with a 1,998 cc Turbo Gasoline engine, 300 hp, 420 Nm, a 6-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD.
The supplied catalogue data gives only one Ariel Atom version: 2.0 MT from the 1 generation. There are therefore no alternative engines, gearboxes, body styles, or generations to compare. Within this dataset, choosing an Atom means choosing a Roadster with a 1,998 cc Turbo Gasoline engine, 300 hp, 420 Nm, a 6-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD. Its calculated outputs are approximately 150.2 hp per litre, 1.58 kg per horsepower, and 631.6 hp per tonne based on the stated 475 kg kerb weight.
Ariel Atom generations compared
The Ariel Atom catalogue contains 1 generation, so no between-generation comparison is possible from the supplied figures.
The 1 generation has been in production since 1996, with no stop date stated in the data. It is listed as a Roadster and contains 1 version, named exactly 2.0 MT. Because there is no second generation or restyled version in the dataset, the data does not show what changed between generations.
Ariel Atom versions: what are the choices?
There is only one listed choice, 2.0 MT. It combines 300 hp and 420 Nm with a 1,998 cc engine, 6-speed Manual transmission, and RWD. Buyers cannot use this dataset to choose between lower- and higher-powered versions, different engine sizes, Manual and Automatic transmissions, or alternative drivetrains because none of those alternatives is listed.
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MT | 300 hp | 420 Nm | 1,998 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | RWD |
The 2.0 MT uses Direct injection (direct). Its power peak is listed at 6,700 rpm, while the engine’s torque rpm is not measured. The bore and stroke are 86 × 86. Valves per cylinder, compression ratio, fuel grade, and engine position are not measured.
Ariel Atom engine specs and calculated output
The 2.0 MT is the only engine option recorded. Its 1,998 cc Turbo Gasoline Inline 4 produces 300 hp and 420 Nm.
Calculated from the catalogue figures, the engine develops approximately 150.2 hp per litre. It also produces approximately 210.2 Nm per litre. These calculations describe the output relative to the stated displacement; they do not create a comparison with another Atom engine because no second engine is present in the data.
The relationship between power and kerb weight is especially clear. Dividing the 475 kg kerb weight by 300 hp gives approximately 1.58 kg per horsepower. Expressed the other way, the 2.0 MT has approximately 631.6 hp per tonne. Torque relative to kerb weight is approximately 884.2 Nm per tonne.
No V8, 500, 4R, or 4RR version is included in the supplied catalogue data, so those variants cannot be compared here. Their engine sizes, horsepower, torque, weight, performance, and other specifications are not measured in this dataset.
Ariel Atom performance and economy
The 2.0 MT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and has a maximum speed of 225 km/h. Since it is the only listed version, it is simultaneously the quickest and slowest Atom in this dataset; there is no second result against which to calculate a performance advantage.
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Maximum speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ | Eco class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MT | 2.8 seconds | 225 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
Fuel economy cannot be used as a buying criterion because city, highway, and combined consumption are all not measured. CO₂ output and eco class are also not measured.
Ariel Atom weight, dimensions, and chassis specs
The 2.0 MT has a kerb weight of 475 kg and ground clearance of 89 mm. Gross weight is not measured. Overall length, width, height, wheelbase, and weight distribution are not measured, so the available dimensions data cannot support comparisons involving cabin size, footprint, or axle loading.
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MT | 475 kg | not measured | 89 mm | not measured | not measured |
Fuel-tank capacity and wheel sizes are not measured. Both the front and rear suspension are Independent, spring. The front brakes are Ventilated disc, while the rear brakes are listed as Disc.
Which Ariel Atom version should you buy?
Based strictly on the supplied data, the answer is 2.0 MT, because it is the only version available for comparison. It offers 300 hp, 420 Nm, a 1,998 cc Turbo Gasoline Inline 4, a 6-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD in a 475 kg Roadster. Its calculated 150.2 hp per litre and 1.58 kg per horsepower quantify the combination of engine output and low kerb weight, while the recorded 2.8-second 0–100 km/h time and 225 km/h maximum speed define its performance.
There is no evidence here that extra spending would buy more power, another transmission, a different drivetrain, or a newer generation: prices are not measured, and no alternative version is listed. A buyer needing fuel-consumption figures, gross weight, tank capacity, wheel sizes, full exterior dimensions, or weight distribution would also need additional verified data, because every one of those parameters is not measured in this catalogue entry.