Ariel Atom Specs, Engines & Dimensions (from 1996) — First Generation
The first-generation Ariel Atom is a lightweight British Roadster with an exposed tubular chassis and almost no bodywork. You sit in the open, close to the mechanicals, and the car is built around a focused driving feel.
The Ariel Atom engine in this generation, as in the 2.0 MT Roadster, is a gasoline unit paired with a manual gearbox. You send drive to the rear wheels, so the powertrain is straightforward: clutch, gears, and throttle, with little insulation between you and the road.