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Ariel Atom 1 (1999 - 2003) review, history and specs of the bare-bones sports car
Original Ariel Atom
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Ariel Atom 1 (1999 - 2003) review, history and specs of the bare-bones sports car

When the Ariel Atom was launched 26 years ago, we’d never seen – or driven – anything like it. We revisit one of those early cars to see if it’s stil…
20 Aug 2025
The Ariel Atom 4RR has a higher power-to-weight than a Bugatti Chiron
Ariel Atom 4RR
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The Ariel Atom 4RR has a higher power-to-weight than a Bugatti Chiron

A wound-up Civic Type R engine makes Ariel’s latest model more powerful than the screaming Atom V8
3 Jul 2025
Ariel Nomad 2 2025 review – does Ford beat Honda power?
Ariel Nomad 2 – front
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Ariel Nomad 2 2025 review – does Ford beat Honda power?

evo is first to get behind the wheel of the follow-up to the ultimate recreational vehicle
9 Dec 2024
The Ariel E-Nomad Concept is a clean way to get muddy
Ariel E-Nomad – front
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The Ariel E-Nomad Concept is a clean way to get muddy

Ariel has installed a 281bhp electric powertrain into its all-terrain Nomad, previewing what a zero-emissions version could be like
27 Aug 2024
Ariel Atom 4R v Caterham Seven ‘evo25’: power-to-weight heroes go head-to-head
Ariel Atom 4R and Caterham Seven ‘evo25’
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Ariel Atom 4R v Caterham Seven ‘evo25’: power-to-weight heroes go head-to-head

Power-to-weight enters a new dimension with the scintillating Caterham Seven and the ferocious, turbocharged Atom 4R
17 Jul 2024

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Ariel’s Nomad 2 has better a power-to-weight ratio than a Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato
Ariel Nomad 2
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Ariel’s Nomad 2 has better a power-to-weight ratio than a Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato

The go-anywhere Ariel Nomad has been given a ground-up overhaul for 2024, now featuring a turbocharged Ford engine
9 Jul 2024
Ariel Atom 4R 2025 review – skeletal track special is more intense than ever
Ariel Atom 4R review
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Ariel Atom 4R 2025 review – skeletal track special is more intense than ever

The new R-spec Atom 4 adds muscle to the skeletal sports car. Does the sub-700kg Ariel really need another 80bhp? There’s only one way to find out
5 Feb 2024
Ariel Hipercar prototype 2023 review
Ariel Hipercar review
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Ariel Hipercar prototype 2023 review

Ariel’s first-ever EV, a 1200bhp projectile codenamed Hipercar, is shaping up to be a car like no other. We drive the prototype
9 Sep 2023
Ariel Atom 4 v Caterham Seven 310R v Lotus Elise Cup 250
Ariel Atom 4 v Caterham Seven 310R v Lotus Elise Cup 250
Group tests

Ariel Atom 4 v Caterham Seven 310R v Lotus Elise Cup 250

Nowhere makes small, lightweight sports cars like Britain. But which is the best of the current sub-£50k crop: Ariel Atom 4, Caterham Seven 310R or Lo…
27 Jul 2023
New Ariel Atom 4R revealed: extreme 400bhp Atom priced from £64,950
Ariel Atom 4R – front
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New Ariel Atom 4R revealed: extreme 400bhp Atom priced from £64,950

Following in the wheel tracks of the 3.5R, the Atom 4R gains an uprated Honda engine and aero modifications for ultimate track performance
13 Jul 2023
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Ariel Atom 3.5 (2013 - 2018) review, history and specs
2013 Ariel Atom 3.5 red sideways drift slide
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Ariel Atom 3.5 (2013 - 2018) review, history and specs

A true thriller on road and track, the Ariel Atom 3.5 is as extreme as ever
6 Jun 2023
New Ariel Hipercar revealed
Ariel Hipercar – front
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New Ariel Hipercar revealed

British firm reveals 1180bhp carbon-bodied electric hypercar as it prepares for its EV future
31 Aug 2022
Ariel Nomad R 2022 review
Ariel Nomad R
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Ariel Nomad R 2022 review

Ariel’s latest creation aims to blend the Atom’s road and track chutzpah with the Nomad’s off-road ability. So does the 335bhp Nomad R offer the best …
30 Jul 2022
Ariel Atom 4 2025 review – Britain's exoskeletal track toy just got torquier...
Atom 4
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Ariel Atom 4 2025 review – Britain's exoskeletal track toy just got torquier...

Its looks may suggest otherwise, but this latest Atom is all‑new – and a huge leap forward, too
5 Nov 2020
Ariel Nomad R revealed with 335bhp supercharged four and road-bias
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Ariel Nomad R revealed with 335bhp supercharged four and road-bias

New tarmac rally-spec Ariel Nomad R is the type of performance SUV we’re into
15 Jul 2020
Caterham 620R v Ariel Atom 3.5 v Elemental Rp1
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Caterham 620R v Ariel Atom 3.5 v Elemental Rp1

Flight Club - lightweight track day toys with heavyweight powertrains, Steve Sutcliffe compares them on track at Anglesey circuit in Wales
5 Nov 2019
Ariel details a new battery-powered hypercar
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Ariel details a new battery-powered hypercar

Plans are in motion for an electric Ariel hypercar due in 2020
24 Aug 2017
evo Track Car of the Year – Ariel Nomad onboard video
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evo Track Car of the Year – Ariel Nomad onboard video

Is an Ariel Nomad as good on track as it is off-road? Find out in our latest Track Car of the Year onboard video
21 Jul 2016
Ariel Nomad reviewed on-road and off
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Ariel Nomad reviewed on-road and off

Can the Ariel Atom's philosophy translate into a vehicle capable of thrilling off-road?
28 Aug 2015
Watch – Ariel Nomad review on the roads of Exmoor
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Watch – Ariel Nomad review on the roads of Exmoor

We drive Ariel’s crazy new off-road buggy. It’s a whole new kind of sports car experience
19 May 2015
Ariel Nomad 2015 unveiled in full
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Ariel Nomad 2015 unveiled in full

Off-road Ariel will hit 60mph in 3.4 secs
6 Jan 2015
Ariel Atom 3.5R pictures, specs and video review
Ariel Atom 3.5R top down picture
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Ariel Atom 3.5R pictures, specs and video review

Ariel has announced the even more hardcore Atom model, called the 3.5R. We drive it on a soaking wet Bedford Autodrome
16 Aug 2014
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Ariel Atom buying guide
Ariel Atom
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Ariel Atom buying guide

A great British success story, the Ariel Atom serves up as many thrills as you can handle. Here's what you need to know about buying one.
12 Jun 2013
Ariel Atom 3 (2007 - 2013) review, history and specs
Atom 3
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Ariel Atom 3 (2007 - 2013) review, history and specs

Extreme sports car gets a new engine and a more spacious ‘interior’
17 Jan 2008