Sat in an Ariel Atom

TSM330i · 08-25-2011, 01:00 PM

I was hanging out with Garreth who's a member or Classic Car Club in NYC. He was driving the white e30 M3 and a Miata race car at NJMP for the BMWCCA HPDE event last weekend.

He was mentioning all the cars the club has and he said they had an Ariel. My heart skipped a beat. I said we need to see this immediately since it was garaged at the track. He has had a ride in it, but hasn't driven it yet. They want him to have more track experience before they allow him to take a car with 300hp (yes, it's the supercharged version) and a little more than 1,100lbs.

He said the car is just incredibly fast! They actually tether your arms in so they don't flop around. He had a difficult time keeping his head on straight! The wind just wanted to turn it sideways.

Here are the pics. Unfortunately, we didn't get it out of the garage, but just sitting in it was fantastic. Once he's able to drive it, he's going to contact me so I can go along for a ride. I can't wait!!!

Garduna · 08-25-2011, 01:57 PM

Exoskeleton from the gods. I want to drive one of those so badly

TK-421 · 08-25-2011, 02:18 PM

SO.JELLY.

SilverII · 08-25-2011, 02:29 PM

i just want a ride in it

kyleb350 · 08-25-2011, 02:50 PM

It blows my mind to think if our cars had the same power to weight ratio, they would have 900-1000 hp. I'll drive one... someday

blender · 08-26-2011, 12:54 AM

I have been in one of these, on a twisty back-road. The sensation of speed is immense, and the chassis feel is really superb. You need eye protection at all times.

08-25-2011, 01:00 PM	#1
TSM330i 2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport 899 Rep 3,698 Posts Drives: '17 C2, GTI, Z4 3.0si Racecar Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chester Springs, PA iTrader: (2)	Sat in an Ariel Atom I was hanging out with Garreth who's a member or Classic Car Club in NYC. He was driving the white e30 M3 and a Miata race car at NJMP for the BMWCCA HPDE event last weekend. He was mentioning all the cars the club has and he said they had an Ariel. My heart skipped a beat. I said we need to see this immediately since it was garaged at the track. He has had a ride in it, but hasn't driven it yet. They want him to have more track experience before they allow him to take a car with 300hp (yes, it's the supercharged version) and a little more than 1,100lbs. He said the car is just incredibly fast! They actually tether your arms in so they don't flop around. He had a difficult time keeping his head on straight! The wind just wanted to turn it sideways. Here are the pics. Unfortunately, we didn't get it out of the garage, but just sitting in it was fantastic. Once he's able to drive it, he's going to contact me so I can go along for a ride. I can't wait!!! Attached Images __________________ 2017 Porsche C2 - manual of course 2015 GTI S 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar
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08-25-2011, 01:57 PM	#2
Garduna Brigadier General 165 Rep 4,013 Posts Drives: Sedona 1er\|Yellow S3\|NardoTTRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	Exoskeleton from the gods. I want to drive one of those so badly
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 599 Rep 4,757 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	SO.JELLY. __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.
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kyleb350 Brigadier General 429 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	It blows my mind to think if our cars had the same power to weight ratio, they would have 900-1000 hp. I'll drive one... someday
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08-26-2011, 12:54 AM	#6
blender Custom User Title 152 Rep 661 Posts Drives: black Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: n iTrader: (0)	I have been in one of these, on a twisty back-road. The sensation of speed is immense, and the chassis feel is really superb. You need eye protection at all times.
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