2003 Ariel Atom 2 specifications

2003 Ariel Atom 2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors0
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2345 mm 92.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1600 mm 63 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1600 mm 63 inches
Length 3410 mm 134.3 inches
Width 1798 mm 70.8 inches
Height 1195 mm 47 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.45
Kerb weight 456 kg 1005 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60 litres 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1998 cc
(121.925 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 86 mm
3.39 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 223 PS (220 bhp) (164 kW)
at 8200 rpm
maximum torque 196 Nm (145 ft·lb) (20 kgm)
at 6100 rpm
Specific output 82.1 kW/litre
111.6 ps/litre
110.1 bhp/litre
1.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 98.1 Nm/litre
1.19 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system MPFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1232.7 kPa (178.8 psi)
Maximum RPM 8600 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
489.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.49 PS/kg
359.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.36 kW/kg
482.46 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.48 bhp/kg
0.22 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
2.78 kg/kW
4.64 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position mid
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 1.750
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front 6J x 14
Wheel size rear 6J x 14
Tyres front 185/60 R 14
Tyres rear 185/60 R 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di
Front brake diameter 240 mm
Rear brake diameter 240 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID119834
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 Ariel Atom 2 added 2004-05-06.
Last modified 2013-04-10.

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