Beschreibung:

"The whole essence of the Atom is about performance without compromise, total driver involvement and, above all, having fun."- Ariel Motor Company. Based in Somerset, England, Ariel is responsible for one of the most exciting sports cars of recent years - the Atom. Heart of this remarkable car is its chassis, a welded tubular-steel spaceframe with high side rails and integral roll-over bars for maximum passenger protection. Stripped of components, the bare frame looks like a work of modern sculpture and indeed, an example is on display at the Design Museum in London. The bodywork, what little there is of it, is made up of moulded composite panels, wind tunnel-developed to generate front and rear downforce. The twin seat likewise is a single composite moulding, generously proportioned to provide sufficient room for two adults. Inspired by the current generation of monoposto race cars, the state-of-the-art suspension features inboard, pull-rod operated Bilstein dampers and full adjustability for road or track. Other race-derived features include adjustable front/rear brake bias, twin master cylinders, hydraulic clutch, 1.5-turn competition steering rack and adjustable alloy control pedals. "Unique," "shatteringly fast," "it really does feel like a single seater," and "the closest thing I've seen to a four wheel motorcycle," are just a few of the countless praises bestowed on the Atom by unanimously enthusiastic road-testers, but perhaps the most apt summation of this incomparable vehicle is simply, "as close as you can get to a racing car on the road." Given the foregoing, it is no surprise that, for an enthusiast like Carlo Talamo, an Ariel Atom was a 'must have', his urgent desire to possess this unique vehicle being recorded in entertaining, accompanying correspondence between him and the Ariel Motor Company. Ordered personally from the factory by Carlo Talamo, this left-hand drive Atom was delivered equipped with the Rover 1.8-litre twin-cam 16-valve engine in Stage 2, 140bhp tune, close-ratio gearbox, fast gearchange linkage, Willans harnesses and 16" wheel package, and was fitted with factory supplied optional rear spoiler and sports exhaust. Finished in silver/black/white, the vehicle has covered only a minimal mileage since delivery and is presented in 'as new' condition in every respect. Unequalled as a track-day car, it is offered with spare keys, copy sales invoice, assorted correspondence, ACI Certificate of Ownership and Italian registration document. Local taxes will be liable if the car remains in Switzerland. L'essence de l'Atom, c'est la performance, l'engagement total du conducteur et, avant tout, le fun. Basée à Somerset, en Angleterre, Ariel a construit l'une des voitures de sport les plus géniales de ces dernières années. Sans ses composants, la structure ressemble à une sculpture moderne et, justement, un exemplaire est exposé au Musée du Design à Londres. La carrosserie est faite de panneaux composites moulés, développés en soufflerie pour générer des forces de résistance à l'avant et à l'arrière. «Unique», «incroyablement rapide», «le véhicule le plus proche d'une moto à quatre roues» ne sont que quelques-uns des innombrables éloges proférés à l'encontre de l'Atom par des pilotes d'essais unanimes. Cette Atom à conduite à gauche a été livrée équipée d'un moteur Rover 1,8 l 16 soupapes à double arbre à cames, de harnais Willans et de roues 16", et a été dotée d'un spoiler arrière et d'un pot d'échappement optionnels fournis par l'usine. Carrosserie argent/noir/blanc, elle n'a parcouru qu'un faible kilométrage depuis sa livraison et se présente dans un état «comme neuf» à tous points de vue. Elle est proposée avec un jeu de clés, la facture de la vente, un échange de correspondance, le Certificat de propriété ACI et son immatriculation italienne. Les taxes d’importation seront à régler si la voiture demeure en Suisse.