Arien unveils the Atom 500

Ariel has announced a new version of its Atom model, the Ariel Atom 500. On the menu: 500kg, 500bhp, 100bhp per tonne.

The radical new Atom will be powered by a 500bhp V8 whose provider remains unknown. The engine will be equipped with a supercharger and will feature an alloy construction and a dry slump.

On the outside, the Atom 500 will come with two rear intakes for intercoolers a will feature waith an exclusive colour scheme.

To give you an idea of the sensation provided by a smaller Atom, the 300, look at the video below.