First Look: DDMWorks Ariel Atom 700

To answer the most important immediate question first, “yes.” As in, “Yes, the ‘700’ part of ‘DDMWorks Ariel Atom 700’ means 700 horsepower.” We were pretty excited to hear about this development, too.

 

DDMWorks is a Piedmont, South Carolina-based company that does custom parts work for Atoms and other performance vehicles. The company sent us a press release yesterday, telling of its all new program to convert your Ariel Atom 2, that of the 2.0-liter GM-sourced Ecotec engine, into a snarling thing of ungodly power levels and cruel intentions towards lap records.

 

The frightening 350 horsepower per liter is developed by way of supercharging and turbocharging the four-cylinder mill, offering, as the company undersells it, “great low end response with high end power.” That’s a bit like noting that the Great Wall Of China has, “quite a number of bricks.” The result is a car that, at around 1450 pounds, boasts a power to weight ratio of one horsepower for every two pounds of vehicle—don’t wear your clean fire suit the first time you drive it. 

 

Pistons, con rods, (massive) injectors, fuel pump, exhaust, and, of course, the various cooling systems have all been significantly upgrade for the DDMWorks Atom, all aimed at creating that massive power without making the engine go “boom” right away. The conversion also includes upgraded wheels and tires, to get all of that power to the ground.

 

Perhaps sensing that not every driver with enough money (no price listed) to convert his Atom, will also possess the requisite minimum skill to drive it, DDMWorks offers selectable power levels for the car, too: 450, 575, and 700 horsepower. The company also mentions, “…we strongly suggest our customers take a specialized driving course for their safety…” Indeed.

 

Please scroll down to read the full DDMWorks press release.