2011 ARIEL ATOM 3

KEY FACTS

• A superbly focused super-lightweight road and track car, presented in excellent cosmetic order and benefiting from recent routine maintenance.

• It is powered by the 2.0-litre K20A Honda Type R inline-four engine, producing around 245bhp, coupled to a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.

• The odometer shows just 20,022 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This particular Atom was specified with a gloss black powder-coated chassis and vibrant orange nose and air intake panels.

• Equipment includes a catalytic converter bypass, Alcon front brakes, a rear sports brake kit, 10-way adjustable Bilstein shock absorbers, and a removable steering wheel with LED shift lights.

• This example also features an upgraded throttle body, a high-level brake light, a carbon-fibre instrument panel, a locking stainless-steel fuel cap and stainless-steel brake lines.

• It rides on the correct set of 16-inch Team Dynamics alloy wheels, which are finished in gloss black and are in great shape.

• The car comes with a selection of past MOT certificates, parts invoices and documentation of its service history from the current owner.

CONDITION

• There is no known prior damage.

• The car’s chassis and body panels are in good condition, with only minor wear present, as is to be expected on an exposed-frame sports car with around 20,000 miles on its odometer. 

• The interior is in excellent condition, with no wear on the seats or switchgear, and only light signs of use on the black Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel and the driver’s harness catch.

• There are no known faults with the car, and no warning lights showing on the dashboard.

• The car’s last MOT test took place on 28 July 2021 at 19,996 miles, resulting in a clean pass with no advisories. The car displays a totally clean MOT history, having not received a single advisory on any of its tests.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This Atom’s most recent routine maintenance was performed by Neil Murray Motors, which was a general service including an oil, filter and spark plug change.

• Furthermore, the rear brake discs and pads were changed approximately six months ago, when the offside rear CV joint and boot cover were also replaced.

SUMMARY

This Ariel Atom 3 is a supremely engaging lightweight performance car, which delivers sensational acceleration and pinpoint-accurate handling. Presented in excellent cosmetic order and recently serviced, this example is ready to enjoy on both road and track, and should make a superb weekend toy or track day companion for its next owner.

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