By now, we know what the Ariel Atom
is capable of, but every so often, we’re reminded just how much more
awesome it could be if an aftermarket company got its hands on one.
Thanks to DDMWorks, we won’t have to wait long for an answer. As a
refresher, the standard Atom carries a 2.4-liter Honda I4 engine that’s
capable of hitting 0-60 mph in just 2.9 seconds. Mighty impressive,
right?
Not as much after what DDMWorks was done with
it. The newly minted Ariel Atom 7 was given a 2.0-liter Ecotec I4 engine
with Wiseco pistons, beefier connecting rods, and an ARP hardware unit.
The end result? 700 horsepower.
Combine that with
the car’s 1,450-pound (657 kg) weight and the subsequent power-to-weight
ratio of just 2.07 pounds per horsepower, and you have a car that can
put even the mightiest of exotics to shame.
DDMWorks
achieved this by installing a Garrett GTX 3076 turbocharger, a custom
M62 supercharger, and a custom exhaust system into the mix. There are
also 1,100 cc injectors and an Aeromotive 1000 fuel
pump that have been put to good use. A custom air-to-water heat
exchanger is used to cool the supercharger output along with a gigantic
air-to-air intercooler in the rear to cool the air from the turbo, both
units custom made for the conversion by Griffin Thermal Products.
A
new set of 16" and 17" wheels were also fitted and wrapped in Toyo R888
tires. The aftermarket company recommends that anybody who tries to get
behind the wheel of the Atom 700 to undergo special training first.
Yeah, it’s that serious. Then again, if you can’t handle the 700
horsepower, there are two more "subdued" levels in the form of 450
horsepower and 575 horsepower.
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