ariel atom v8

[frets]

any one seen the new ariel atom v8? it goes like stink! got a v8 in it made from 2 hyabusa engines bolted together........ does that give anyone else idea's. in the atom it works out at 1000 bhp per tonne.

[steved]

i had a honda k20a (typer)atom, it was good fun but a bit scary on the limit and very errr open and wet ,raced at anglesey in it sneaked out in my all in one waterproof suit over my overalls

[Mark D]

Apparently Caterham are revealing a new car at the autosport show. Funnily enough it's called the 'eight', i wonder if this is going to be a similar power plant as i've heard rumered that it will also be 1000 bhp per ton.

[steved]

atom uses a powertec v8 ,mate has a powertec v8 in his westfield aswell

[philster]

http://www.holeshot-racing.co.uk/ind...hot-hartley-v8

[Burnard]

If that engine fits in a hyabusa it must fit in a mini.
even with 2 turbos :P

[steved]

dont think the v8 would fit in a busa

[Allan McD]

I am sure the V8 would fit a Busa if it was very long wheelbase you know what the yanks are like
Allan

Heres an example

[alexcrosse]

We make a V8 using two R1 cylinder heads at work. RST-V8. Do a 500bhp rotrex supercharged version too, 10,000rpm, nice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rrMZzrsv1Y

[Mark D]

I am sure the V8 would fit a Busa if it was very long wheelbase you know what the yanks are like
Allan

Heres an example

Thats a home made one but the yanks make one that you can buy off the shelf, The Boss Hoss.

[frets]

alexcrosse you say you make something similar? what sort of prices would you be looking for one of these?

[Birdman]

We make a V8 using two R1 cylinder heads at work. RST-V8. Do a 500bhp rotrex supercharged version too, 10,000rpm, nice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rrMZzrsv1Y

Wow, I bet that would be fun round the Nurburgring!

[alexcrosse]

Prices dont usually get listed for this engine as its much down to spec, put it this way, a second hand one went for 27k...

http://www.mountune.com/Racing/Engines/RST-V8

[windymiller]

I reckon one of these would definately fit:

[duck]

Think I spotted this new Ariel Atom on the Top Gear preview of up coming features, I think Captain Slow was driving it !