While we shared a Speed Academy video not-too-terribly long ago, we couldn’t resist sharing this one as well.
Ariel has shown the new Aero-P Atom Aerodynamic Efficiency And Optimization Project car has been shown with interesting aerodynamic ground effects powered by fans.
The Ariel Atom has been distorting faces here in the US since 2008 by way of TMI Auto Tech, the Ariel Atom’s exclusive manufacture in the States since 2008. The 3S, TMI’s newest offering, is US-only version of Atom that falls between the standard 240 horsepower Ariel Atom and the completely bananas supercharged V8 model that cranks out 500 horsepower. But lest you think the 3S might be a performance compromise, let’s take a look at some of the numbers.
Ariel has announced, in tandem, the Spec Racer Atom car and race series. The SRA is a modified version of the Ariel Atom 3 set up specifically for racing in this series. Purchase of the car includes a first year Virginia International Raceway Club initiation fee.