Ariel Atom 3 by Pathfinder - **SOLD**

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Pathfinder Motorsports

Sponsoring Vendor
Pathfinder Motorsports LLC
is offering a custom & iconic supercar:
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2010 'Ariel Atom 3' by Pathfinder​


This is a one-of-a-kind 2010 Ariel Atom 3. Built in England and assembled by the US importer, TMI AutoTech, this car has been heavily modified by Pathfinder Motorsports with the kind of attention to detail and quality our GT40s are known for. This car is loaded with carbon fiber and has every option the street and track enthusiast would want. Naturally aspirated, it boasts 250± hp, weighs a scant 1,350 lbs., and does 0-60 mph in 2.9± seconds. The list of Pathfinder modifications include:
  • Custom racing-style instrument gauges & panels
  • Front & rear carbon fiber wings
  • Color: Exposed carbon fiber; black; yellow - Gunmetal chassis
  • Carbon fiber instrument panels (3)
  • Carbon fiber hood
  • Carbon fiber fenders
  • Carbon fiber nose
  • Carbon fiber engine cover
  • Carbon fiber engine deck
  • Carbon fiber rear wing & supports
  • Remote Brake Bias Adjuster
  • Limited Slip Diff
  • Wilwood sport brake kit
  • Bilstein adjustable shocks
  • Polished high-performance custom built stainless exhaust
  • Stainless steel fittings
  • 12v auxilliary feed
  • Quick release suede racing steering wheel w/ F1-style shift lights and comms button
  • Custom race-grade engine hoses & fittings
  • Widened rear carbon fiber fenders for 285x45 Kumho tires
  • Suede covered Formula-style steering wheel
  • Premium racing seats & custom race cushions and head restraint
  • FIA five-point racing seat belts
  • Front & rear tow loops
  • FIA High intensity rear rain Light
  • And many more additional items.
The Ariel Atom is the purest of sports cars. It doesn’t have carpets, a windscreen, stereo, doors, roof, heater or a body shell. But, it has plenty of air conditioning (which you control with the throttle pedal). This third-generation Atom is even more refined than the original Atom. It has the two-litre Honda i-VTEC engine with twin balancing shafts and improved engine mounts making for a smoother ride. The Atom is perfectly balanced, and because you can see what the wheels are doing on the road, it’s a breeze to perfectly clip every apex on the track.

The Atom is extremely communicative - like a '73 Porsche 911S, only on steroids. Its cornering prowess is achieved by weighing in at around one-third of a current 911's curb weight. And the suspension is a serious piece of kit – you can see it working as you drive. Double unequal length wishbones, pushrod-operated inboard dampers, adjustable outboard rod ends, lightweight fabricated uprights, and the ability to adjust ride height and toe & camber mean that the Atom can be set up for road or track easily and quickly.

Components come from top companies like Willwood, Bilstein, Eibach, and more. The red brake bias knob is on the dash and is adjustable just like a proper race car. But you won’t be looking at this when you bury the accelerator because vision becomes blurry and full concentration is required on the road. This is a scary fast car – one of the fastest production cars in the world. The Honda’s VTEC engine screams behind your head to north of 8000rpm – and at revs over 3,500 it sounds like a woodchipper chewing up 2x4s. The suede covered steering wheel is a small and formula-style. But, hey, nothing beats a few photos:


For track-day junkies, true motoring enthusiasts, and those who want a pure, iconic, and ultra-rare sports car, there is nothing like the Atom. If there's a car more fun to drive and more attention getting than a GT40 - well, this is it. This one was licensed, registered and tagged in Florida in 2010 and is a one-owner car with less than 9,000 miles. Here are some additional details:

Engine
  • Honda High Performance K20R-DBW (Drive-by-Wire)
  • Transmission : 6-speed Close-Ratio Syncromesh
Chassis
  • Bronze Welded DOM/ERW Steel Tubing
  • Powder Coated
  • Left Hand Drive
  • Aluminum Bulkheads
Brakes
  • Sport Version - Wilwood Dynalite (Red)
Suspension
  • Suspension design consultant: Lotus
  • Double unequal length fabricated wishbones
  • Lightweight fabricated uprights
  • Rocker Arm/Pushrod Type
  • Adjustable Rod Ends
  • Adjustable Push Rods
Steering
  • Rack and Pinion cast alloy steering rack
  • Quick Ratio
Body
  • Non-structural carbon fiber & composite panels
  • Aero screens
  • Locking aviation-style fuel cap
  • FIA Dual battery master switch
  • High Level Brake Light
  • Team Dynamic Black Wheels - 15 inch front and 16 inch rear with new Kumho tires
Dimensions
  • Length 3410mm (134 inches)
  • Height 1195mm (47 inches)
  • Width 1798mm (70.5 inches)
  • Track 1600mm (63 inches)
  • Wheelbase 2345mm (92.3 inches)
Curb Weight
  • 1,350 lbs
Performance
  • 0-60 2.9± seconds
  • 0-100-0 sub 11 seconds
  • Limited Slip Differential
Braking System
  • Wilwood Dynalite (4 - Piston Caliper)
Suspension System
  • Bilstein adjustable
  • Chromoly aerofoil wishbones
  • Race Grade Rod Ends
Steering System
  • Quick release steering wheel
  • Shift light on steering wheel & tach
Wheels
  • 12 spoke Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.2
Track Day Options
  • Battery master switch
  • Carbon fiber front & rear wing
  • Clutch/passenger footrest
  • High-intensity rear rain light
  • Remote brake bias adjuster
  • Roll bar
  • Pull-activated race-grade fire suppression system
  • FIA approved six-point seat belts
  • Side panels
  • Towing eyes front and rear
Hardware
  • Zinc Plated
  • High-humidity option hardware
  • Stainless Steel
This is the car made famous by Jeremy Clarkson of TopGear fame and his outrageous road/track test. Below is a link which includes a track drive by 'The Stig'. The original low-res version has been viewed over 11 million times and is reputedly the most watched car video of all time. It was filmed over seven-years ago with an early-generation Ariel Atom; incredibly, the Atom 3 is much improved. Compare the stock Atom's dash, wheels, exhaust, and lack of wings to the Pathfinder model.

YOUTUBE >> Ariel Atom: Insane Speed Machine - Top Gear w/ Jeremy Clarkson

With over $20,000 in upgrades, we think this is the nicest Ariel Atom 3 in the country, maybe the planet. It is in excellent condition and being offered below the retail cost of a standard Ariel – and it's available now - no 6-12 month build wait! We will arrange delivery worldwide. Details subject to change without notice.

Price: US$69,500

For more information contact me at +1 321.544.2320. Thanks!

Alan
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Pathfinder Motorsports LLC is a full-service Superformance dealer and the designer of the GT40/R. Call us to talk about a roller or fully-assembled race- or road-ready GT40, Cobra, Daytona coupe, or Corvette Grand Sport.​

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