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2011 Mugen Ariel Atom - front side photo

2011 Mugen Ariel Atom - rear side photo

2011 Mugen Ariel Atom - gauges photo

2011 Mugen Ariel Atom - engine photo

2011 Mugen Ariel Atom - suspension photo

Ariel launched the latest iteration of the Ariel Atom, which was revised by Mugen with a limited edition, only ten units are built, each with a special uniform with red chassis, red body and white graphics with the number of cars, up to 10 years in production and generate 1000 Atomic brand. The pinnacle of sports car are important nude-Mugen-tuned 2.0-liter naturally aspirated Honda K20Z engine, delivering an impressive 270HP at 8600 rpm and 255 Nm (188 lb-ft) of torque at 6,000 rpm. Each engine was stripped, measured and fully BluePrinted in Northhampton Mugen European headquarters and then installed using a different piston, camshaft and valve springs. Other upgrades include a new intake manifold with bigger throttle body, spark plugs and the race-class lightweight flywheel. Power was sent to the rear wheels through a close ratio 6-speed manual gearbox Honda and limited slip differential.

After installation is complete, the Mugen engine dynamometer test. The whole process takes seven days and, before logging off, high-revving four-pots bear scoped and checked one last time. Ariel Atom is known for exceptional handling and the Mugen should be no different. With 4-way adjustable shock / spring packages, from 500 horsepower V8 Atom, anniversary model also comes with high performance vented brake Ariel White and magnesium alloys, shod in Yokohama AO48 spec tire tracks. As you would expect, then Mugen Atom is the very fast machine, the completion of the dash to 60 mph (96 kph) in just 2.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 150 mph (241 kph).

Open cockpit is equipped with multi-function LCD displays placed in the new carbon fiber instrument panel. In addition to showing the standard warning lights and gear, also can warn the driver when another function to exceed the programmed value, which can be useful to identify problems and avoid critical failures during the day song. The driver and passenger bucket racing FIA equipped with 3-inch belt with crutch straps as standard. Any Mugen Ariel Atom built by two engineers, one from Mugen and Atom, both with the signing of the engine and the car only if they are 100% sure everything is A-OK, reflected in the plate number for the building. No information on pricing has been released.