Ariel Atom 2018– car dimensions: 3520 mm long, 1880 mm wide and 1122 mm high. Unladen weight is 595 kg.
The open cockpit has individual composite race seats with four-point harnesses as standard and a wider cabin than before for better leg and elbow room. A TFT colour digital display shows speed, revs, temps, fuel, oil pressure, gear and more, with switches and knobs for lights and other controls within easy reach. There is no climate system or HVAC at all. Adjustable traction control and launch control are available, while a reversing camera that feeds the dash screen in reverse is an option. Over-shoulder view is limited once harnessed and helmeted.
A small cubby under the removable front body cover holds little more than a drink, energy bars or driving gloves. No conventional boot exists.
No towing capacities or payload figures are published. A tow-eye kit is an option. Higher-performance radiator and extra cooling appear on options or R models. Suspension is fully adjustable with damper upgrades available. The car is built for road and track use, not work or hauling.
The open cockpit uses individual composite race seats with five-position manual adjustment for decent support on short runs, though they lack padding and lower back bolstering for longer trips. Extra cabin length and width improve legroom over prior models. An optional laminated glass windscreen with wiper adds weather shielding, but the car stays fully exposed with no roof, heater or climate controls. Controls sit close on a suede wheel and digital display for a pure, wind-in-face drive.
40-litre aluminium fuel tank for around 300-mile road range
Honda K20C engine allows basic service at Honda dealers or Ariel factory
Chassis exceeds 50 kph frontal barrier, seatbelt and rear impact tests as safety cell
Standard 2-inch four-point harnesses. optional HANS 6-point
Thatcham category 2 immobiliser standard
Optional adjustable traction control and ABS on some variants
The 40-litre aluminium fuel tank sits on the left side and supports a claimed road range of some 300 miles. Reviews note estimated economy near 30 mpg under mixed use.
The Honda-sourced turbo engine is known for reliability even in hard use. Owners can take the car to a local Honda dealer for routine work thanks to easy engine access, or return it to the Ariel factory or specialists for annual oil changes, inspections and suspension lubrication.
The bronze-welded tubular chassis forms a driver and passenger safety cell that has been proven to exceed full frontal 50 kph barrier, seat-belt and rear-impact test demands, giving the highest protection in its class. Standard equipment includes E-approved four-point harnesses. six-point HANS-compatible belts and a removable roll-over bar are options. Adjustable traction control is available, with motorsport ABS offered on higher-power versions. No airbags are fitted.
As a low-volume hand-built car the Atom 4 holds value well. Store it under cover because the open design leaves it fully exposed to weather. Engine and components are straightforward to reach for upkeep.
Length 3520 mm, Width 1880 mm, Height 1122 mm, Wheelbase 2390 mm (Atom 2018-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, uae.yallamotor.com, official Ariel Atom 4 specs PDF and arielmotor.co.uk / arielna.com / auto-data.net.