2011 Ariel Atom Mugen

The technical collaboration between Ariel and colleagues of the Mugen has led to the birth of a brand new Atom-based version, dubbed Atom 3 Mugen and produced in just ten copies to celebrate the first ten years of the manufacturer based in Somerset. The Sport uses the traditional English two-liter naturally aspirated engine of origin K20Z Honda Civic Type R, modified to deliver 270 hp at 8,600 rpm. How easy to imagine the performances are stunning: acceleration 0-96 mph is accomplished in 2.9 seconds while top speed is 240 km / h. In this configuration, the four-cylinder is positioned in the exact middle between the two versions of currently marketed, or the aspirated 240 hp (0-96 km / h in 3.3 seconds) and the supercharged 300-hp (0-100 km / h in 2.7 seconds).


As reported by the Autocar Atom 3 Mugen uses components already developed for the Atom V8, including adjustable dampers and stiffer springs, ensure that the benefits are slightly lower than the Atom 3300. The Ariel Atom 3 Mugen painting is characterized by specific and different from car to car, for the commemorative plaque engraved with the names of the guarantors of the assembly, for increased brake discs with four-piston calipers and LCD multifunction center dashboard that indicates the gear and lap time. Each sample is brought to the equivalent of € 60,000.